Description
What makes the EFFAS Climate Risk Analyst (ECRA)® distinctive?
The EFFAS Climate Risk Analyst (ECRA)® is not just another ESG course—it’s a specialised certification that empowers finance professionals to master the language of climate risk. It’s a powerful standalone programme for any financial, sustainability, or risk expert seeking to gain actionable skills in today’s climate-aware economy, and a natural next step for CESGA® holders looking to deepen their expertise in the specific domain of climate risk.
Participants will learn to decode climate science, apply risk modelling tools, assess the financial impact of both physical and transition risks, interpret regulatory frameworks, and lead strategic Net Zero and adaptation planning.
Developed by EFFAS in collaboration with Marsh McLennan, EFFAS Climate Risk Analyst (ECRA)® goes beyond ESG theory and delivers the practical know-how to transform climate risk into a source of resilience, innovation, and competitive advantage.
Key Topics Covered
- Module 1. Climate change science
- Module 2. Policies, regulations and sector-specific initiatives in response to climate change
- Module 3. Climate risk identification and modelling
- Module 4. Climate risk financial impact quantification
- Module 5. Climate Opportunities
- Module 6. Net Zero and adaptation plans
- Module 7. Economic effects of climate-related risks
- Module 8. Sustainable finance
- Module 9. Climate risk and asset classes
Who is the ECRA Programme for?
The EFFAS Certified Climate Risk Analyst (ECRA) programme is designed for a diverse range of professionals seeking to understand and manage climate risks in the financial and business sectors:
- Risk Managers aiming to incorporate climate risks into investment decisions and ensure asset resilience against extreme weather events.
- Financial Analyst seeking to enhance models by integrating climate risk exposure factors; ESG Fund Managers looking to deepen their understanding of climate-related financial dynamics.
- Environmental Engineers and Technicians managing natural resources, infrastructure, or climate change mitigation and adaptation projects or designing projects with climate considerations.
- Business Owners and Sustainability Managers seeking to integrate climate risks into supply chains and operations to mitigate financial exposure.
- Risk and Sustainability Consultants assisting companies and governments in understanding and addressing the impacts of climate change on operations, resources, and supply chains.
Programme Format & Language
- Online self-paced programme.
- Language: English
- Final assessment: Online exam
- Certificate issued by EFFAS upon successful completion
