The UN SSE Consultative Group Quarterly Calls allow Partner Exchanges, regulators, investors, issuers and other key market stakeholders to share their experiences, hear from guest experts and contribute to the SSE’s work plan. Held quarterly, the SSE webinar is organized twice in one day to accommodate the many time zones of our partners.

The Q2 2021 webinar featured the launch of a new free training program on climate disclosure, designed by the UN SSE, IFC and CDSB and it was an opportunity to discuss:

• What are the TCFD recommendations and why is climate disclosure important? 
• Who is the target audience for the course on climate disclosure and how can exchanges ensure their market receives free training? 
• What are the details of the course plan?  
• When can you receive this training in your market?

The SSE 2021 Q2 Call will take place on 10 June 2021 at 09:00 and 16:00 Geneva Time. This is an invitation only event for members of the SSE Consultative Group. If you are interested in joining the SSE Consultative Group please contact us at [email protected]

If you are interested to sign your exchange up for free training, please contact: [email protected] for more information.

Summary and Presentation

Opening remarks and an overview of the agenda were provided by the SSE. The SSE team welcomed the Bermuda Stock Exchange to its membership and the Nicaragua Stock Exchange as an official member. There are now 107 SSE Partner Exchanges.

The speakers for the webinar were welcomed and the SSE began with a brief presentation on of the Climate Disclosure Training. The program is new free training designed by the UN SSE, IFC and CDSB. The training program has a focus on implementation of TCFD recommendations manly design for issuers and preparers of sustainability reports in companies, delivered in collaboration with exchanges. The training is a continuation of the SSE work on the upcoming Model Guidance and Action Plan (to be launched on the 29 June).

The “two legs” of market education are guidance and training. The climate disclosure training will complement the new SSE guidance documents and build on expertise from IFC and CDSB.

Course Content overview, in brief there are three course modules:

• TCFD 101 provides an overview of what climate-related reporting is and why it is important
• TCFD 102 provides an in-depth program during which participants will peer-review each others’ TCFD reports and wider good practice.
• TCFD 102E allows all participants of TCFD 102 to continue their dive into the climate disclosure universe through a self-taught e-learning experience.

To reach out and receive more information or to express interest to offer the training, the Exchanges can contact us directly via: [email protected]

The final agenda item featured SSE Secretariat updates, including: New launch of a Gender Equality Advisory Group soon: Contact [email protected] for more information.