Sustainable Finance and Green Bonds (AF-067) Training Course

Sustainable Finance and Green Bonds

Investors, lenders and regulators increasingly direct capital towards activities that support environmental and social objectives. Green bonds, sustainability-linked…

5 daysClassroom or online

49Upcoming dates

12Cities

£2,250Fees from

Course overview

Introduction

Investors, lenders and regulators increasingly direct capital towards activities that support environmental and social objectives. Green bonds, sustainability-linked loans and other sustainable finance instruments now form a major part of global debt markets, and organisations that understand them can access new sources of funding and demonstrate credible commitment to sustainability.

This Sustainable Finance and Green Bonds training course explains the principles, products and market practices of sustainable finance. Participants learn how use-of-proceeds instruments differ from sustainability-linked structures, how frameworks, taxonomies and external reviews work, and how to select eligible projects and meaningful key performance indicators.

The course also covers allocation and impact reporting, greenwashing risks, investor expectations and the integration of sustainable finance into corporate strategy and treasury policy.

Course Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

Explain the drivers, principles and growth of sustainable finance markets
Distinguish green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked instruments
Apply recognised market principles and taxonomies to identify eligible activities
Develop a sustainable finance framework for an issuer or borrower
Select key performance indicators and sustainability performance targets
Understand the role of second-party opinions, verification and ratings
Prepare allocation and impact reporting that investors can rely on
Identify and manage greenwashing and reputational risks

Target Audience

This training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals, including:

Treasurers and corporate finance professionals
Bankers and capital markets specialists
Sustainability and ESG managers
Investment and portfolio managers
Public sector debt management officials
Risk and compliance professionals
Consultants and advisors in sustainable finance

Training Methodology

The course combines expert explanation with analysis of real market frameworks, issuance case studies and practical exercises. Participants work in teams to design a sustainable finance framework, select eligible projects and KPIs, and prepare an investor presentation, receiving feedback from peers and the trainer.

Target Competencies

Sustainable finance product knowledge
Framework development
ESG KPI selection
Impact reporting
Greenwashing risk management
Investor communication

Course outline

1Day One: The Sustainable Finance Landscape

Why Sustainable Finance Has Grown: Climate goals, investor demand and regulation
Key Concepts: ESG, impact, transition and alignment
Market Participants: Issuers, investors, banks, reviewers and regulators
Instrument Overview: Bonds, loans, sukuk and funds
Benefits and Costs for Issuers: Pricing, investor diversification and visibility
Market Trends and Data: Growth, sectors and regions
Group Discussion: Sustainable finance opportunities in participants' organisations

2Day Two: Use-of-Proceeds Instruments

Green, Social and Sustainability Bonds: Core components of market principles
Eligible Project Categories: Renewable energy, buildings, transport, water and social projects
Taxonomies: Purpose, structure and practical application
Project Evaluation and Selection: Governance and criteria
Management of Proceeds: Tracking and allocation
Green Loans: Similarities and differences with bonds
Practical Exercise: Screening projects for eligibility

3Day Three: Sustainability-Linked Instruments and Transition Finance

Sustainability-Linked Bonds and Loans: Structure and incentives
Selecting KPIs: Materiality, measurability and ambition
Setting Targets: Baselines, trajectories and benchmarks
Financial Characteristics: Coupon step-ups and margin adjustments
Transition Finance: Supporting hard-to-abate sectors credibly
Climate Strategy Alignment: Linking finance to decarbonisation plans
Workshop: Designing KPIs and targets for a sustainability-linked loan

4Day Four: Frameworks, Reviews and Reporting

Building a Sustainable Finance Framework: Structure and content
External Reviews: Second-party opinions, verification and certification
Allocation Reporting: What to report and how often
Impact Reporting: Metrics, methodologies and estimation
Disclosure Regulations: Expectations for issuers and investors
Data and Systems: Collecting reliable ESG information
Practical Exercise: Drafting an impact report outline

5Day Five: Risks, Strategy and Execution

Greenwashing: Common failures and how to avoid them
Investor Due Diligence: What investors ask issuers
Execution Process: Timeline, roles and documentation
Integrating Sustainable Finance into Treasury Policy
Linking Finance, Strategy and Sustainability Teams
Future Developments: Standardisation and market evolution
Final Exercise: Presenting a green bond framework to investors

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Sustainable Finance and Green Bonds course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Sustainable Finance and Green Bonds course?

The next public date is 7 - 11 Dec 2026 in Barcelona. There are 49 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Barcelona, Frankfurt, London, Vienna, Amsterdam, Cape Town, Dubai, Geneva, Kuala Lumpur, Madrid, Paris, Rome.

Can I take Sustainable Finance and Green Bonds online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

Sustainable Finance and Green Bonds

Course overview

Introduction

Course Objectives

Target Audience

Training Methodology

Target Competencies

Course outline

Dates and fees

Frequently asked questions

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