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The Hong Kong Green Building Council is pleased to support the Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA) and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) to promote their upcoming 5th cohort of the HKGFA-HKUST Certificate on Sustainable Finance. The programme supports the Hong Kong SAR Government’s drive to build and develop ESG talent and upskill the next generation of sustainable finance professionals. The programme provides unique access to learn from industry experts and academia on the Asian sustainable finance landscape, sustainable financing products, ESG integration and climate risk management to achieve net zero targets. Programme participants would benefit from joining the HKGFA-HKUST alumni network, providing access to ongoing training and networking opportunities.

Below is a summary of the programme:

• This cohort features 8 lecturers from Arup, HSBC, Fidelity, LSEG & HKUST to cover the 6 modules
• 3 consecutive Saturdays (2, 9 & 16 Nov 2024) from 9am to 5pm at the HKUST Business School Central at the HK Club Building
• There would be ample networking opportunities with sustainability & finance professionals
• A free light lunch would be included on all lecture days

Upon course completion, the students may also enjoy:

• HKGFA members & HKUST alumni (including open programme students) may enjoy a discounted rate and they will be kept in the loop for future HKGFA events too
• Participants may claim up to HK$10,000 or 80% of the fee reimbursement as an eligible programme under the Pilot Green and Sustainable Finance Capacity Building Support Scheme
• HKICPA/ CFA/ SFC charterholders or licensed persons may be able to claim CPD hours/PL Credits/CPT hours based on the member guidelines
• Participants may apply for Module 2 exemption of the HKMA Enhanced Competency Framework Accreditation on GSF Core Level Training Programme

The registration closes on 23 Oct 2024. For more information, please view the programme brochure HERE and register HERE.