Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR®)
SCR Program and Exam
Learn about the journey toward the SCR Certificate, how to prepare for your Exam, pass rates, and more.
How to Earn Your SCR Certificate
The steps you need to follow to complete the SCR Program.
Register for the SCR Exam
Sign up for an Exam by entering your account details and paying the applicable exam fees for a specific exam window.
Schedule Your SCR Exam
After you register, schedule your exam appointment by selecting an available location, date, and time. Seats are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis, with testing sites available globally.
Prepare for the SCR Exam
Create a study plan with the official SCR Exam Book (available as an eBook or printed book), our comprehensive online GARP Learning platform which includes a full-length practice exam, and other official study materials.
Pass the SCR Exam
Complete the Exam within four hours and pass to receive your Certificate and digital badge to showcase your expertise.
Key SCR Exam Takeaways
Everything you need to know about the SCR Exam.
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The SCR Exam comprises 90 multiple-choice questions, including case studies, that require both analytical thinking and practical application. Candidates are allotted four hours to complete their Exam.
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The SCR Exam tests a broad range of topics, including climate change, sustainability, transition planning, and green finance to ensure a well-rounded mastery of the subject.
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To help candidates prepare for their SCR Exam, GARP provides study materials, a full-length practice exam, and information on approved, third-party Exam preparation providers. Please visit our Study Materials page to learn more.
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Approximately 100-150 hours of study is recommended to prepare for the Exam, with GARP providing extensive resources to support your journey including an official SCR Practice Exam.
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After earning the Certificate, GARP encourages you to continue your climate risk journey with our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program to further education and advancement in the field.
Pass Rates
The SCR Exam is scored on a pass/fail basis. Candidates who don't pass their Exam can register at a reduced rate during the next two exam cycles.
Pass rates are subject to change based on the number of candidates. Since the start of the SCR, more than 9,100 candidates have sat for an Exam.
SCR Advisory Committee
The SCR Program is developed by a world-class advisory committee comprised of senior risk practitioners, climate experts, and sustainability professionals.
Piyush Agrawal
Deputy Chief Risk Officer, BMO
Steve Bullock
Managing Director, Global Head of Research and Methodology, S&P Global Sustainable
Ben Carr
Global Head of Climate Risk Products, Bloomberg L.P.
John T. Colas
Partner and Vice Chairman, Financial Services Americas, Oliver Wyman
Neha Coulon
Managing Director, Head of ESG, EMEA for the JPMorgan Private Bank
Beth Gould Creller
Sustainability & Climate Risk (SCR) Program Manager, GARP
Sandro Díez-Amigo
Research Lead, Market Accelerator for Green Construction, International Finance Corporation
Novera Khan
Founder and CEO, EmBER Advisory LLC
Robert Litterman
Chairman, Risk Committee, Kepos Capital LP
Charmian Love
Global Director of Advocacy, Natura&Co
Michael Marano
CEO, MillPoint, Inc.
William May
Managing Director, Global Head of Certifications and Educational Programs, GARP
Jo Paisley
President, GARP Risk Institute
Julie Pullen
Partner and Chief Scientist, Propeller Ventures
Corinne Raux
Senior Advisor on Taxonomy, UNEP-FI
Tony Rooke
Executive Director, Head of Transition Advisory, Howden Group Holdings
Michael Sheren
President & Chief Strategy Officer, MVGX
Tianyin Sun
Deputy Director, Center for Green Finance Research, National Institute of Financial Research of Tsinghua University
Jakob Thomä
SOAS Professor in Practice & Research Director, 2° Investing Initiative
Michael Wilkins
Executive Director, Professor of Practice, Centre For Climate Finance And Investment, Imperial College Business School
Overview
Find out how the SCR Certificate empowers professionals to address climate and sustainability risks head-on.
Fees and Payments
View our pricing breakdown, learn about team registration, and get other key payment insights into the SCR Program.
Climate Risk Resources
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Ready to become a climate risk leader?
Early registration for the April 2025 SCR Exam opens on December 1.