Sustainable Finance Reporting & Disclosures

At a glance

The Professional Diploma in Sustainable Finance Reporting and Disclosures aims to empower professionals working in finance, reporting, and assurance functions within the financial services industry to take the lead in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) regulatory reporting and disclosure activities. As professionals seek to meet regulatory requirements and as the implementation of new mandatory EU sustainable finance reporting obligations approaches, it is crucial for the industry to be well-prepared.



Who is it for?

This programme is aimed at those who are employed or aspiring to be employed in (Financial) Reporting, Risk or Finance functions, or working in dedicated Sustainability Teams with the knowledge, skills, and competencies to report, advise on, and advance the sustainability agenda across and within the financial services industry sector.



The programme will greatly enhance your knowledge and expertise of reporting and disclosures in relation to sustainable finance and provide you with the practical skills and tools to implement sustainability practices in your own organisation.



Award

Upon successful completion of the programme you will be awarded with the Professional Diploma (Sustainability Reporting and Disclosures) from UCD.

This is a level 9 qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications.

Existing ESG reporting frameworks (NFQ Level 9, 10 ECTS)

New ESG reporting frameworks (NFQ Level 9, 10 ECTS)

Implementing an ESG reporting framework (NFQ Level 9, 10 ECTS)

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirements to the Professional Diploma in Sustainable Finance Reporting and Disclosures are as follows:

• An Honours degree (minimum 2.2 L8 NFQ)

or

• Admission may also be considered for experienced professionals who do not meet the admission requirements as set out above, where they can demonstrate knowledge through their work i.e. they have more than 5 years’ experience in a management role (to be considered on a case-by-case basis).

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Professional Body Membership

You must be a current member of IOB, or become a member, to undertake this programme, (membership year - January to December).

3 Trimesters.

This programme is delivered online on a part-time basis. Each module will have a weekly workplan throughout the trimester.There will be three full day instructor led webinars for each module which will be recorded and available to students.

Next intake: Autumn Trimester 2025-2026 academic year - (Assessment in January 2026)

Progression

This award is on the Pathway to MSc in Financial Services. Those wishing to continue their studies and achieve the MSc will receive the higher award only.