Course Name
Introduction to Sustainable Finance: Principles and Framework
Schedule
November 12, 2026 - November 20, 2026
Schedule via Zoom:
November 12, 13, 19 & 20, 2026
Thursdays & Fridays
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Early Eagle Rate:
Php 11,000
Valid Until:
October 29, 2026
Description
Financial systems are undergoing profound transformation. Climate change, biodiversity loss, resource constraints, evolving regulations, and shifting stakeholder expectations are reshaping the way organizations assess risk, allocate capital, and create long-term value. As sustainability becomes increasingly integrated into business strategy, finance professionals and decision-makers are expected to navigate a rapidly changing landscape where environmental and social considerations are no longer peripheral, but central to financial performance and resilience.
This course provides a practical introduction to sustainable finance, equipping participants with the knowledge and frameworks needed to understand how sustainability influences financial decision-making across banking, investment, corporate finance, and capital markets. Participants will explore the evolution of sustainable finance, the global policy and regulatory landscape, emerging risks and opportunities, and the financial instruments that support the transition toward more resilient and inclusive economies.
Through real-world case studies, interactive discussions, and applied workshops, participants will examine how organizations are responding to climate- and nature-related risks, integrating sustainability into business and financial strategies, and navigating evolving disclosure and reporting requirements. The course also explores emerging themes such as transition finance, adaptation finance, biodiversity and nature-related finance, and the role of finance in enabling a just and orderly transition.
Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of how sustainable finance is reshaping industries and financial institutions, and how they can contribute to building organizations that are more resilient, competitive, and prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the decades ahead.
Who should attend
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Senior managers looking to have a basic understanding of the Philippines’ efforts towards climate risk mitigation and ESG, particularly on the financial sector
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Finance professionals from banking and corporations wanting to understand how sustainable finance products can be used as a tool to raise capital
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Members of the public sector that find sustainable finance relevant to assist in future legislation / regulation of the industry they are supporting or covering
At the end of the course, you will:
- Understand the imminent threats of climate change to the world, and more specifically, in the Philippines;
- Appreciate what various Philippine regulators and lawmakers are doing to address climate change;
- Learn about the different sustainable finance solutions available and how they can be applied; and
- Determine how you and other institutions can participate in the deepening of the sustainable finance market that will help the Philippines’ strategy on climate change.
Day 1: The New Landscape of Sustainable Finance
Explore the global sustainability challenges reshaping the financial system and why they
matter for business. Participants will examine climate change, biodiversity loss, and
other systemic risks through the lens of finance, while gaining an understanding of the
evolution of sustainable finance and the global policy landscape, including the Paris
Agreement, Sustainable Development Goals, and other emerging frameworks.
Day 2: Sustainable Finance in Practice
Examine how financial institutions and businesses are integrating sustainability into
decision-making through capital allocation, risk management, and investment
strategies. Participants will explore the range of sustainable finance instruments,
including green, social, sustainability-linked, transition, blue, and blended finance, and
evaluate how these tools support long-term value creation and resilience.
Day 3: Managing Risk and Driving Transformation
Develop an understanding of climate- and nature-related financial risks and their
implications for business strategy, lending, investment, and enterprise risk
management. Through Philippine and international case studies, participants will
explore how organizations are embedding sustainability into governance, strategy,
target setting, and organizational decision-making.
Day 4: Reporting, Regulation, and the Future of Finance
Explore the evolving sustainability reporting and regulatory landscape, including IFRS
Sustainability Disclosure Standards and other emerging frameworks. The course
concludes with an integrated workshop where participants apply the concepts learned
throughout the program to develop strategic recommendations for a real-world
business case, while reflecting on emerging trends shaping the future of sustainable
finance.
Ms. Jeanne Nicole Lizares is the Head of Sustainability for Security Bank Corporation, working with
the organization towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). She has experience working with
various stakeholders including government, non-government, and community organizations, private
companies, schools, women’s organizations, and the youth.
Prior to her current role, she contributed her expertise as the Assistant Vice President of Corporate
Sustainability of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, Ltd. (HSBC) Manila, and as a Senior
Specialist of Sustainability at B&M Global Services Manila, Inc. Ms. Lizares’ years of experience
enabled her to have a strong background in environmental sciences, climate change, sustainability,
environmental education, resource conservation, and the monitoring of environmental, social, and
governance (ESG) issues.
Ms. Lizares obtained her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences from the Ateneo de Manila
University, and her Master of Education, major in Sustainability from James Cook University.
