Intermediate $502 17 hrs Certificate Content current as of September 2026

TNFD & Nature-Related Financial Disclosures

Master the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) framework and its application for UK organisations navigating nature-related risks and opportunities. This practitioner course covers why nature is a systemic financial risk, the TNFD's four-pillar architecture and 14 recommended disclosures, the LEAP approach (Locate, Evaluate, Assess, Prepare) in depth, metrics and science-based targets for nature (SBTN), the UK policy and regulatory landscape including BNG and Schedule 17, global convergence with ISSB and ESRS E4, sector-specific guidance for public-sector and research organisations, and a capstone LEAP assessment for a fictional UK science campus. Updated to September 2026 with the latest ISSB Practice Statement developments and ESRS E4 delegated act revisions.

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What You'll Learn

  • Explain why nature loss is a systemic financial risk and how ecosystem service dependencies create material exposures for organisations
  • Describe the TNFD four-pillar architecture and map the 14 recommended disclosures to governance, strategy, risk & impact management, and metrics & targets
  • Apply the TNFD LEAP approach (Locate, Evaluate, Assess, Prepare) to identify and assess nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks, and opportunities
  • Select appropriate core global metrics and science-based targets for nature using SBTN methodologies and the AR3T action framework
  • Analyse the UK regulatory landscape for nature disclosure including BNG, Schedule 17, and the anticipated mandatory reporting trajectory
  • Evaluate global convergence between TNFD, ISSB, ESRS E4, and GRI 101 Biodiversity, and assess implications for UK reporters
  • Design a TNFD disclosure strategy for public-sector and research organisations, addressing the biodiversity duty, BNG, and HM Treasury SRG requirements
  • Conduct a structured LEAP assessment for a complex site, integrating location data, dependency and impact analysis, risk assessment, and disclosure preparation
Instructor
RSustain Academy Faculty

Delivery & Pricing

Format
Online Self-Paced
Price
$502
✅ 17-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 17-hour programme covers: Explain why nature loss is a systemic financial risk and how ecosystem service dependencies create material exposures for organisations; Describe the TNFD four-pillar architecture and map the 14 recommended disclosures to governance, strategy, risk & impact management, and metrics & targets; Apply the TNFD LEAP approach (Locate, Evaluate, Assess, Prepare) to identify and assess nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks, and opportunities; Select appropriate core global metrics and science-based targets for nature using SBTN methodologies and the AR3T action framework.
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for Sustainability and ESG reporting professionals in UK organisations with significant nature dependencies, Risk managers seeking to integrate nature-related risks into enterprise risk frameworks, Investors and analysts assessing nature-related financial risks in portfolios, Environmental managers and ecologists transitioning from compliance to strategic nature disclosure.
Are there any prerequisites?
Basic understanding of ESG reporting frameworks (TCFD, GRI, or ISSB), Familiarity with biodiversity and ecosystem concepts is helpful but not required
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.