ECRA - Certified Climate Risk Analyst®
Certificate in cooperation with the European Federation of Financial Analysts Associations (EFFAS)
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Stefan Schummer
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at any time
Examen Dates 2025
08. December
Examen Dates 2026
09. March
22. June
21. September
Access to the study material for six month after registration
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ECRA – Certified Climate Risk Analyst®: Your Qualification for Managing Climate Risks Professionally
Climate change is driving more frequent extreme weather events—like floods, droughts, and heatwaves—disrupting productivity, increasing costs, and straining supply chains. At the same time, the transition to a low-carbon economy brings regulatory and technological risks for businesses, especially those reliant on fossil fuels.
Identifying both physical and transition risks is key to building resilience. By analyzing future climate scenarios and policy changes, organizations can develop informed strategies and adapt effectively.
What Makes ECRA Distinctive?
The EFFAS Certified Climate Risk Analyst® (ECRA) programme equips participants to drive sustainable strategies, enhancing resilience and ensuring they are prepared to lead in a rapidly changing economic and regulatory environment. By fostering expertise in climate risk management, the ECRA programme contributes to a sustainable financial future, ensuring that professionals are well-prepared to:
Understand Climate Change and its Impacts
Develop a strong foundation in the science of climate change, its economic consequences, and how it affects financial institutions and markets.
Navigate Climate Regulations and Opportunities
Gain insights into global climate policies and regulations while identifying investment opportunities in sustainable finance, renewable energy, and climate-resilient projects.
Analyse and Quantify Climate-Related Risks
Learn to identify, model, and analyse physical and transition climate risks, including measuring their financial impacts on assets, portfolios, and business performance.
Integrate Climate Strategies in Finance
Acquire the skills to manage climate risks and embed climate considerations into business strategies, including understanding the transition to Net Zero and climate resilient adaptation plans.
Explore the Evolution of Green Finance
Become familiar with the growing field of sustainable finance, including trends in green markets and innovative financial instruments for a low-carbon future.
Programme Objectives
This training programme provides essential knowledge on the financial impacts of climate change and the integration of ESG factors into investment processes. Participants learn to identify, assess, and manage climate-related risks, understand key climate regulations, and explore opportunities in sustainable investments and green finance. The course also covers Net Zero strategies and their role in modern financial decision-making.
ECRA - Certified Climate Risk Analyst: TABLE OF CONTENT
Modul 1
Climate change science
Modul 2
Policies, regulations and sector-specific initiatives in response to climate change
Examine the UNFCCC, COP, and EU action plans, along with global initiatives like GFANZ and NGFS. Review regulations impacting businesses and finance, with a focus on frameworks like TCFD, CSRD, and IFRS in shaping climate reporting and fostering alignment with international climate goals.
Modul 3
Climate risk identification and modelling
Assess the impact of physical and transition risks on economic sectors, exploring climate scenarios and interdependencies. Cover meteorological modeling techniques, climate pattern analysis, and pathways for transitioning to a sustainable future, focusing on eliminating fossil fuels and achieving climate goals.
Modul 4
Climate risk financial impact quantification
Apply methods to assess acute and chronic climate impacts, including resilience analysis, carbon accounting, and transition scenario metrics. Explore materiality thresholds and best practices for disclosing climate-related information in financial statements, equipping participants to analyze and report climate risks effectively.
Modul 5
Climate opportunities
Identify opportunities for positive impact and innovation in climate change, including renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and green technologies. Gain insights into the financial benefits of addressing climate challenges and leveraging climate opportunities for sustainable growth.
Modul 6
Net Zero and adaptation plans
Develop strategies for Climate Transition Plans, Net Zero goals, and decarbonization efforts, emphasizing their role in mitigating climate change. Explore adapting physical and financial assets to climate risks, including risk transfer, and highlight resilience-building as a critical factor for sustainable business and financial viability
Modul 7
Economic effects of climate-related risks
Analyse macro and micro climate risks, their impact on systemic risk and financial stability, and the need for tailored mitigation strategies. Highlight the link between climate risk and financial supervision, with a focus on stress testing exercises.
Modul 8
Sustainable finance
Explore sustainable finance, including green, social, and sustainability-linked finance. Emphasize the importance and impact of sustainable financial practices, equipping participants with the knowledge to apply finance in supporting climate mitigation, adaptation, and building a sustainable financial system.
Modul 9
Climate risk and asset classes
Apply climate risk concepts to various asset classes, including equities, bonds, private markets, and real estate. Cover portfolio alignment and management, providing an overview of how climate risks impact financial asset classes and how these risks can be integrated into asset valuation.
ECRA - Certified Climate Risk Analyst: COURSE STRUCTURE
The ECRA online programme meticulously unfolds 9 Modules, each crafted in line with the comprehensive examination syllabus. For a holistic learning experience, each module comes equipped with:
- Engaging E-seminars
- Informative course slides
- Sources & references
- Self-assessment centre
- One specimen exam
Please note that the multiple-choice questions (MCQs) provided are sample questions intended for practice. The ECRA programme is a fully online, self-paced training programme designed for independent study.
Examination and Duration
150 Minutes Online Exam: 20 Multiple Choice Questions and Case study with 9 open questions.
ECRA - Certified Climate Risk Analyst: TARGET GROUP
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
- Financial Analysts
- Environmental Engineers and Technicians
- Business Owners and Sustainability Managers
- Risk and Sustainability Consultants
This programme is tailored for individuals who aim to lead in the evolving landscape of climate- conscious financial and operational decision-making.
OUR EXPERTS
The ECRA® Training Program is delivered by an international team under the academic leadership of Prof. Dr. Emanuele Campiglio.
Prof. Dr. Alexander Bassen
Alvaro Cangas
Cristina Celac
Jonathan Cross
Dr. Nick Faull
Sandra Hansen
Dr. René Nicolodi, CAIA
Susana Peñarrubia Fraguas, CFA, CESGA
Alexander Pui, PhD
Dr. Graeme Riddell
Prof. Swenja Surminski
Daniel Teetz, CFA
Dr. Matthias Witzemann
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Do you have Questions?
Contact us if you want more information about the DVFA-Program „ECRA – Certified Climate Risk Analyst“.
Mr. Schummer will gladly answer your call :
069-26 48 48-121
or you can send a message to: ssc@dvfa.de