Carbon Markets & Sustainable Finance

Duration: 6 weeks (30-40 hours total)

Learning Mode: Online/Workshop-based learning 

Course Outline:

1. Introduction to Carbon Markets & ESG Finance (4 hours)

1. • Climate finance overview
   • Carbon offset mechanisms

2. ESG Reporting & Climate Risk Assessment (8 hours)

1. • GRI, SASB, TCFD frameworks
   • Carbon accounting & impact measurement

3. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) & Green Investments (8 hours)

1. • ESG compliance in corporate finance
   • Sustainable bonds & investment strategies
   • AI in ESG risk assessment

4. Carbon Offset Strategies & Sustainable Financing (8 hours)

1. • Renewable energy credits & offset schemes
   • Carbon trading regulations & platforms
   • Blockchain for carbon credits

Assessment:

• Case study on ESG investment
• Practical carbon offset project simulation