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Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR®) Certificate

 

Your impact in climate risk starts here.

Early registration for the April 2025 SCR Exam opens on December 1.

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What Is the SCR Certificate?

The SCR Certificate is your entry into a fast-growing community driving the future of climate risk management. From entry-level to executive, across industries such as banking, fintech, hospitality, fashion, and more, SCR Certificate holders are leading their companies with solutions to today's top issues in climate change and sustainability.   

Professionals who complete their SCR Certificate will: 

  • Develop strategies for improving climate risk mitigation efforts  
  • Learn how to tackle today’s physical and transition risks  
  • Get a real-world look at climate change’s economic impact  
  • Lead firms to invest sustainably and create meaningful change
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2024 Candidate Guide

The SCR Candidate Guide provides an overview of the program and curriculum, information about the exam process, insight into how to leverage your SCR Certificate, and more.

Meet the Growing Demand

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85%

of the 943 individual respondents in a GARP study indicated they will need additional SCR knowledge in the future.

ONLY 15%

of respondents surveyed believe their organization has a current strategy in place to effectively mitigate climate change.

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95%

of respondents indicated their firms are planning to develop a strategic approach to climate risk in the future.

Meet the Growing Demand

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85%

of the 943 individual respondents in a GARP study indicated they will need additional SCR knowledge in the future.

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ONLY 15%

of respondents surveyed believe their organization has a current strategy in place to effectively mitigate climate change.

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95%

of respondents indicated their firms are planning to develop a strategic approach to climate risk in the future.

Benefits to Candidates

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CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE

Candidates enrolled in the certificate program will gain knowledge critical to managing sustainability and climate risk.

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GLOBAL RECOGNITION

The certificate is part of GARP's flagship certifications and educational programs, recognized by firms worldwide.

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RIGOROUS ASSESSMENT

The quality of this certificate is supported by a peer-reviewed, rigorous assessment developed by domain experts and updated regularly to ensure currency and relevance.

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EMPOWERING CHANGE

Certificate holders benefit from engaging with global networks and are empowered to navigate broader international perspectives — inviting opportunity for collaboration, innovation, and value creation.

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Curriculum

The SCR certificate curriculum, study materials, and Exam will cover the following topics:

  • Foundations of Climate Change: What is Climate Change?
  • Sustainability
  • Climate Change Risk
  • Sustainability and Climate Policy, Culture, and Governance
  • Green and Sustainable Finance: Markets and Instruments
  • Climate Risk Measurement and Management
  • Climate Models and Scenario Analysis
  • Net Zero
  • Climate and Nature Risk Assessment
  • Transition Planning and Carbon Reporting

The curriculum was developed by a world-class advisory committee comprised of subject matter experts connected to the most current research, pedagogy, and frameworks across this emerging area of risk.

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Become a Climate Risk Leader

Early registration for the April 2025 SCR Exam opens on December 1.

Explore cutting-edge research, thought leadership, and critical insights on the latest in sustainability and climate risk.

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