Financial Reporting for Climate Change and ESG

The climate crisis is rapidly transforming the business landscape, making it essential for finance professionals to understand and integrate climate-related risks into financial reporting and strategic planning. This course provides a foundational understanding of sustainability accounting, equipping you with the skills to identify, quantify, and report the financial implications of environmental factors. You will learn to move beyond compliance and use accounting data to drive resilient, sustainable business strategies. What you'll learn: * Understand the core concepts of climate risk and opportunity in a business context. * Apply accounting principles to measure the financial impact of carbon emissions and resource depletion. * Practice integrating climate-related data into traditional financial statements and asset valuations. * Configure basic sustainability disclosures using foundational global reporting standards. * Analyze internal climate data to inform capital budgeting and investment decisions. * Master the terminology and concepts required for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting. The material begins by defining key sustainability concepts and climate risks before progressing into practical methodologies for measurement, valuation adjustments, and structured reporting using widely accepted frameworks. This course is designed specifically for beginners, including finance students, bookkeepers, and accounting professionals who are new to sustainability reporting. No prior experience with environmental science or ESG is required. Start building the essential financial skills needed for a sustainable future.