Governance & Compliance

Climate Risk Management

Climate change brings physical risks such as floods and heat, and transition risks from regulation, technology and markets. This course covers climate risk management: identifying climate risks and opportunities, scenario analysis, financial impact assessment, integrating climate into risk management and strategy, metrics and disclosure.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Climate risk is a financial risk that investors and regulators expect organisations to manage. You will learn practical assessment methods.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

Scenario analysis exercises, risk mapping workshops, case studies and disclosure reviews.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain physical and transition climate risks
Identify climate risks and opportunities
Apply climate scenario analysis
Estimate financial impacts
Integrate climate into ERM and strategy
Report climate risks and metrics

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Risk managers
Sustainability managers
Finance and strategy professionals
Board members
Investment professionals

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Climate risk identification
Scenario analysis
Financial impact assessment
Risk integration
Climate disclosure

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Climate Risk

09:00–10:08Physical and transition risks
10:08–11:00Regulatory drivers
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Regulatory drivers (continued)
11:45–12:53Case studies
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 2Identification

09:00–10:08Risk and opportunity mapping
10:08–11:00Value chain exposure
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Value chain exposure (continued)
11:45–12:53Prioritisation
12:53–14:00Workshop

Day 3Scenarios

09:00–10:08Climate scenarios
10:08–11:00Time horizons
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Time horizons (continued)
11:45–12:53Analysis
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 4Financial Impact

09:00–10:08Impact assessment
10:08–11:00Assets and revenues
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Assets and revenues (continued)
11:45–12:53Adaptation
12:53–14:00Case study

Day 5Integration and Disclosure

09:00–10:08ERM integration
10:08–11:00Metrics and targets
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Metrics and targets (continued)
11:45–12:53Disclosure
12:53–14:00Action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

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Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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