Intermediate $179 16 hrs Certificate 4 learners enrolled Content current as of July 2026

ESG for Indian Banking, Insurance & NBFCs

Master the application of ESG frameworks to India's financial services sector — banking, insurance, and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs). This course covers the Reserve Bank of India's climate risk and sustainable finance guidelines, IRDAI's ESG integration requirements for insurers, SEBI's ESG disclosure expectations for listed financial entities, ESG credit risk assessment methodologies, green lending frameworks, climate stress testing approaches, TCFD and TNFD implementation for financial institutions, and the use of ESG data in credit and investment decisions. Designed for banking and insurance professionals, risk managers, compliance officers, and ESG analysts in the financial sector, the course equips you with the practical skills to integrate ESG considerations across lending, underwriting, investment, and risk management functions in compliance with Indian regulatory expectations.

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What You'll Learn

  • Explain the RBI's climate risk and sustainable finance framework including the Discussion Paper on Climate Risk and Sustainable Finance (2022) and subsequent guidelines
  • Apply IRDAI's ESG integration requirements for insurance companies including environmental risk in underwriting and investment
  • Implement SEBI's ESG disclosure expectations for listed financial entities including NBFCs under the BRSR framework
  • Conduct ESG credit risk assessment using structured scoring methodologies for corporate lending decisions
  • Design and operate a green lending framework compliant with RBI's Priority Sector Lending (PSL) guidelines for renewable energy and sustainability
  • Perform climate stress testing using scenario analysis aligned with NGFS scenarios and RBI expectations
  • Implement TCFD and TNFD recommendations for financial institutions including governance, strategy, risk management, and metrics
  • Use ESG data effectively in credit decisions, portfolio risk management, and investment allocation
Instructor
RSustain Academy Faculty

Delivery & Pricing

Format
Online Self-Paced
Price
$179
✅ 16-hour comprehensive programme
✅ Certificate on completion
✅ 27 in-course knowledge checks
Preview available after enrollment
Members save up to 30%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What will I learn in this course?
This 16-hour programme covers: Explain the RBI's climate risk and sustainable finance framework including the Discussion Paper on Climate Risk and Sustainable Finance (2022) and subsequent guidelines; Apply IRDAI's ESG integration requirements for insurance companies including environmental risk in underwriting and investment; Implement SEBI's ESG disclosure expectations for listed financial entities including NBFCs under the BRSR framework; Conduct ESG credit risk assessment using structured scoring methodologies for corporate lending decisions.
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for Banking professionals in credit risk, compliance, and corporate lending seeking to integrate ESG into credit assessment, Insurance professionals responsible for ESG integration in underwriting, investment, and claims management, NBFC compliance officers and risk managers preparing for SEBI ESG disclosure requirements, ESG analysts and sustainability managers at financial institutions implementing TCFD/TNFD recommendations.
Are there any prerequisites?
Working knowledge of Indian banking, insurance, or NBFC operations and regulatory framework, Basic understanding of ESG concepts and sustainability reporting (BRSR awareness helpful)
How is the course delivered?
Online self-paced — study anytime, anywhere
Do I get a certificate?
Yes — an RSustain Academy certificate is issued on completion
How long do I have access?
You receive access to all course materials from the moment you enrol. Access duration depends on your enrolment type.