Global free training on TCFD-aligned disclosures: the foundation for upcoming ISSB standards

2 Mar, 2023
online

For more information, please contact the SSE team.

The UN SSE, in partnership with IFC, CDP and stock exchanges globally, has trained over 15,000 participants from 142 countries on climate-related financial disclosures in alignment with the FSB’s task force on climate related financial disclosures (TCFD). The TCFD is built on four core pillars of disclosure (Governance, Strategy, Risk Management and Metrics & Targets) which are the foundation of upcoming disclosure standards developed by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) created by the IFRS. It is now more important than ever that market participants understand and become comfortable with the foundational work of the TCFD.

Developed in collaboration with the World Bank’s IFC and CDP, this training provides markets with pragmatic, live interactive training that helps participants at any level get started and build experience in climate-related disclosures. Given high demand for training on the four core pillars of the TCFD, we’re opening our TCFD training sessions to all market participants. In our live training sessions, experts are available to answer your questions on TCFD and reporting climate-related financial information to investors and other stakeholders. All participants that join our live sessions and complete a short online feedback survey afterwards will receive a CPD certification with credits towards your professional development.

We are running three different times for each training module to ensure that participants in any time zone can join. Please note that you should only register for one time zone option.

These sessions will be capped at 1000 participants and participants will only be admitted to the session on a first come first serve basis, so we recommend joining the sessions early to avoid disappointment. We recommend participating in both sessions (TCFD 101 and TCFD 102) to get the most out of this training program. Concepts that are introduced in TCFD 101 may not be re-explained in TCFD 102. 

Training and registration details

MARCH 2: TCFD 101 – Introduction to climate-related financial disclosures

On March 2, we are holding three time options to join our TCFD 101 training module. TCFD 101 provides an overview of what climate-related reporting is and why it is important. It will also provide participants with the global context and the initial steps to address the TCFD recommendations. By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to: 

✅Explain the financial risks & opportunities associated with climate change, and the importance of climate-related financial disclosure;

✅Understand the key elements of climate-related financial disclosure and outline the characteristics of good practice;​

✅Identify the initial steps organisations need to take to implement the recommendations of the TCFD.

To register for TCFD 101, select the time that suits you best and be sure to register soon. Please note: only register for one of the three time options. All sessions take place on Thursday, 2 March 2023

Option 1: 09:00 – 11:00 Zurich | 13:30 – 15:30 New Delhi | 16:00 – 18:00 Beijing   Register here for option 1

Option 2: 14:00 – 16:00 Zurich | 16:00-18:00 Nairobi | 10:00 – 12:00 Brazil   Register here for option 2

Option 3: 22:00 – 24:00 Zurich | 16:00 – 18:00 New York | 10:00 – 12:00 Auckland.   Register here for option 3

MARCH 3: TCFD 102 – Building experience and expertise on climate-related financial disclosures

TCFD 102: On March 3, we are offering three time options to join our TCFD 102 training module. TCFD 102 provides a deeper dive into the four pillars of the TCFD and an overview of best practices through case studies and practice exercises. We highly recommend participants join the TCFD 101 session on 2 March prior to this session as concepts covered in TCFD 101 will not be re-introduced in TCFD 102. By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to: 

✅Build a detailed understanding of the TCFD recommended disclosures and how to achieve practical implementation;

✅Understand what good practice looks like through case studies;​

✅Identify the internal processes necessary to support climate risk & opportunity reporting, and how to overcome common implementation challenges.

To register for TCFD 102, select the time that suits you best and be sure to register soon. Please note: only register for one of the three time options. All sessions take place on Friday, 3 March 2023

Option 1: 09:00 – 11:00 Zurich | 13:30 – 15:30 New Delhi | 16:00 – 18:00 Beijing.   Register here for option 1

Option 2: 14:00 – 16:00 Zurich | 16:00-18:00 Nairobi | 10:00 – 12:00 Brazil.   Register here for option 2

Option 3: 22:00 – 24:00 Zurich | 16:00 – 18:00 New York | 10:00 – 12:00 Auckland.    Register here for option 3

The TCFD training programme is financially supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies and IFC (World Bank Group).

Opening remarks

  • Michael Zimonyi
    Policy & External Affairs Director
    IFRS Foundation
  • Ralitza Germanova
    ESG Officer, Lead, Sustainability Disclosure and Transparency
    IFC
  • Sue Armstrong Brown
    Global Director, Environmental Impact and Thought Leadership
    CDP

Trainers

  • Tiffany Grabski
    SSE Academy Head
    UNCTAD
  • Evan Guy
    Senior Global Policy Manager, Sustainable Finance
    CDP

About the SSE

​The SSE initiative is a UN Partnership Programme organised by UNCTAD, the UN Global Compact, UNEP FI and the PRI. The SSE’s mission is to provide a global platform for exploring how exchanges, in collaboration with investors, companies (issuers), regulators, policymakers and relevant international organizations, can enhance performance on ESG (environmental, social and corporate governance) issues and encourage sustainable investment, including the financing of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The SSE seeks to achieve this mission through an integrated programme of conducting evidence-based policy analysis, facilitating a network and forum for multi-stakeholder consensus-building, and providing technical assistance and advisory services.