Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region CFA Institutehas a Certificate of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Investment and is of particular interest from the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, now reports high interest in certifications on ESG investing in the MENA region, with 55% of registrations for educational programs coming from the UAE .
This program provides a globally recognized qualification in ESG investment management. It provides participants with the technical knowledge and practical application skills to succeed in the rapidly growing field of ESG investing.
Our ESG investment credentials provide professionals working across the financial industry with the practical, theoretical and technical knowledge they and their organizations need to address today’s challenging issues. I am commenting. Dana DayMENA Managing Director of CFA Institute.
The program has had 25,800 registrations worldwide.
In the United Arab Emirates, the topic of ESG is particularly important given the progress the country has made in recent years to make sustainability a key pillar in its efforts to diversify its economy.
The UAE Green Agenda 2015-2030 was launched as a comprehensive framework for green policies and the UAE Net Zero Strategy by 2050 promotes net zero emissions by 2050.
this is, United Arab Emirates Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) requires public publicly traded companies to publish annual sustainability reports to assess the long-term health and stability of their markets.
PwCA 2022 survey of CEOs in the Middle East conducted by will confirm that 66% want to increase investment in ESG and sustainability initiatives over the next three years.
As sustainable innovation becomes imperative for companies, Day adds that having a deep knowledge of ESG investing “will increasingly become a competitive advantage.”
The program includes a self-study course requiring approximately 130 hours of study and culminating in a 100-question computer-based exam at a proctored testing center or online proctored test.
Graduate candidates receive certificates and digital badges.
Understanding ESG impacts is more important than ever for organizations, and the first step in doing this is to ensure that companies have the right people with ESG expertise to prepare them for ESG integration. It is to support ‘,’ commented. Taimur Ali Mira PwC partner.
The CFA Institute Certificate in ESG Investing is a sign of trust for investors, business leaders and ESG-related professionals in the Middle East, continues Ali Mir.
We are excited about this embracing of ESG and the impact it has on individuals, organizations and the economy at large.
