Introduction

Recent global crises have underscored the need for banks to strengthen resilience to environmental and social risks while supporting sustainable economic development. Climate change, nature loss, and systemic shocks have accelerated the transformation of banking models, requiring institutions to rethink how risk, return, and impact are assessed. Sustainable banking responds to this shift by embedding environmental, social, and governance considerations into core decision-making.

This Sustainable Banking training course provides a structured understanding of sustainable banking principles and the tools required to implement them across internal operations and external client activities. It explores how banks can align strategy, governance, and risk management with sustainability objectives, while maintaining profitability and regulatory compliance. Participants gain practical insight into developing sustainable business models that support long-term value creation for institutions and society.

Key focus areas include:

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of this Sustainable Banking training course, participants will be able to:

Training Methodology

This Sustainable Banking training course follows a participative, workshop-based learning approach combining structured explanations with applied discussions and practical exercises. Real-world scenarios are used to help participants translate sustainability concepts into actionable banking practices.

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Who Should Attend?

This Sustainable Banking training course is ideal for professionals seeking to:

  • Banking and financial services managers
  • Risk management and compliance professionals
  • Sustainability and ESG specialists
  • Strategy and governance professionals
  • Finance and credit professionals
  • Professionals involved in responsible finance initiatives

Course Outline

Day 1

Fundamentals of Sustainable Banking

  • Concept of Sustainable Banking
  • Objectives of Sustainable Banking
  • Environmental, Social & Governance issues
  • Principles of Sustainable Banking
  • Products & Services of Sustainable Banking
  • The Sustainable Bonds Market
  • Progress on Sustainable Banking
Day 2

Banking Commitment to Sustainability

  • Redefine the Mission
  • Evaluate the Portfolio
  • Redefine the Strategy
  • Publish Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Metrics
  • Build Capacity, Train, Motivate, and Reward Employees
  • Foster Innovation
  • Identify Key Performance Indicators
Day 3

Governance in Sustainable Banking

  • Principles and Practices in Corporate Governance
  • Ensure Adequate Information Disclosure
  • Ensure Fair and Inclusive Retail Financing Practices
  • Establish a Complaint Mechanism
  • Develop Responsibility Guidelines
  • Disclose Details of Important Clients
  • Support Transparency within the Extractive Industries
Day 4

Risk Management in Sustainable Banking

  • Redefinition of Risk
  • Evaluate & Measure Risk
  • Minimizing Social and Environmental Risks
  • Define the Scope of Policies
  • Environmental and Social Risk Management System
  • Accept responsibility for Indirect Impacts
  • Accept responsibility in Sphere of Influence
Day 5

Sustainable Banking in Practice

  • Reputational Benefits and Regulatory Requirements
  • Energy Efficiency and Financial Inclusion
  • New Sustainability Initiatives
  • Environmental and Social Capacity Building
  • Improved Brand Value and Reduced Costs
  • Improved engagement by the regulatory and international organisation

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FAQs

The course focuses on integrating ESG principles into banking strategy, operations, and risk management.

Yes, it examines how banks identify, assess, and manage environmental and social risks. 

Yes, governance practices and transparency are central to the course content.

Yes, the course covers integrated reporting and sustainability measurement techniques.

Professionals involved in banking strategy, risk management, ESG, and governance will benefit most.

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