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ESG for Commercial Lenders

Hybrid

1.39 hours

English

Sustainability

Course Overview

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors play an increasingly critical role in commercial lending and credit risk assessment. This course, created by the Corporate Finance Institute (CFI), provides essential training for commercial lenders and credit professionals to understand how ESG considerations impact a company’s ability to meet its financial obligations.

Learn how climate risks, reputation concerns, and supply chain disruptions affect credit decisions and borrower evaluations. Explore key ESG trends in commercial lending and gain practical experience with downside sensitivity analysis using an interactive case study in Excel. By the end of this course, you'll be able to integrate ESG considerations into credit risk assessments and make more informed lending decisions.

What You'll Learn

- Comprehensive understanding of ESG factors in credit assessments.
- Insights into ESG risks affecting business operations and financial health.
- Practical knowledge on incorporating ESG into risk evaluations.
- Hands-on case study using Excel to analyze ESG-related financial risks.
- Guidance on ESG messaging for lenders managing stakeholder expectations.