ESG Risk Modelling in Financial Institutions: Foundations and Practical Applications

12th November 2026, 9:00 AM (UTC+2 / CEST – Warsaw time)
590 EUR
Online | Foundation to Intermediate Level
BankingESGRisk Management

Financial institutions are increasingly expected to identify, assess and manage climate and ESG risks alongside traditional financial risks. This course equips risk professionals with the knowledge needed to understand emerging regulatory expectations, navigate ESG data challenges and support the integration of climate and ESG considerations into existing risk management frameworks. Combining expert insights with practical case studies, the programme provides a solid foundation for professionals involved in risk management, modelling, validation, analytics and sustainability initiatives.

Agenda highlights

  • Climate Change and ESG Fundamentals for Financial Institutions
  • Climate Risk: Physical and Transition Risk Drivers
  • ESG Regulation and Supervisory Expectations
  • ESG Data and Measurement Challenges
  • Climate and ESG Risk Modelling: Concepts and Approaches
  • Scenario Analysis and Climate Stress Testing
  • Integrating ESG Risks into Credit, Market and Operational Risk Frameworks
  • Practical Case Studies and Industry Applications

Training formula

Training LanguageEnglish
MeetingOnline
Duration8h (09:00 – 17:00)
TypeMixed (combination of interactive lectures, case studies and group exercises)

Practical takeaways:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Recognise and assess key climate and ESG risk drivers.
  • Understand how ESG factors affect credit, market and operational risk.
  • Navigate regulatory expectations and data challenges.
  • Support climate and ESG risk modelling and stress-testing initiatives.
  • Contribute effectively to ESG-related risk and sustainability projects.

Target audience

This course is designed for risk, modelling, ESG and data professionals seeking to understand how climate and ESG risks can be identified, measured and incorporated into financial risk management frameworks.

Functions & departments
  • Credit, Market, Operational and Enterprise Risk Professionals
  • Risk Modellers and Quantitative Analysts
  • Model Validators, Model Risk Managers
  • Risk Officers and Risk Governance Professionals
  • Data Analysts, Data Scientists, and Reporting Professionals supporting risk functions
  • Auditors, Internal Audit and Compliance employees and leads
  • Advisors and consultants
Course level:
  • Foundation to intermediate
Prerequisites:
  • Familiarity with core risk management concepts (e.g., credit, market or operational risk)
  • General awareness of data analysis concepts is beneficial but not required
  • No prior experience in ESG or climate risk modelling is required

Explore the full programme

For a detailed training specification contact us at contact@perseinstitute.com.

The Perse Learning Experience

Expert Trainers

Delivered by experienced practitioners supported through our Train the Trainer programme.

Practical & Interactive

Focused on developing real-world competencies through active participation and practical application.

Impact Reflection

A dedicated follow-up session to support knowledge transfer and long-term impact.

Certificate of Participation

Official recognition of your commitment to professional development.

Interested?