SCR Required Readings

These readings are required as part of a comprehensive SCR study plan. An understanding of this material is needed, in addition to the chapters appearing in the 2022 SCR Certificate book. This material is covered on the SCR Exam.

Chapter 1. Foundations of Climate Change

No required online readings

Chapter 2. Sustainability

UNEPFI Principles For Responsible Banking, United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative, pp. 3-38.

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UNPRI Principles For Responsible Investment

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Chapter 3. Climate Change Risk

Recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures, pp. 14-22. 

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Chapter 4. Policy, Culture, and Governance

NGFS A Call For Action: Climate Change As A Source of Financial Risk, pp. 4-9.

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Chapter 5. Green and Sustainable Finance: Instruments and Markets

No required online readings

Chapter 6. Climate Risk Measurement & Management

WBCSD The GHG Protocol: A corporate reporting and accounting standard (revised edition). Ch. 1, 3, 4.

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Chapter 7. Climate Scenario Analysis

No required online readings