There is a new association aiming to urge governments worldwide to align their economic aid and COVID-19 recovery efforts, and it has formed a partnership with the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
The CII will be working with the International Association for Sustainable Economy (IASE) to establish ESG qualifications. The CII will join its board and academic committee to help create content for the exams, which explore environmental, social and corporate governance. IASE has a presence in more than 25 countries and is chaired by Javier Manzanares Allen, who holds the position of deputy executive director of the Green Climate Fund.
“IASE seeks to be the reference in ESG at an international level that aspires to deepen the sustainable development of our society by certifying professionals in ESG matters and in an environment of continuous innovation,” said Allen.
“The association will initially have two types of certification, the first (International Sustainable Finance) aimed at the financial sector, with specialisations in the banking, insurance, savings banks and microfinance sector, and the second (International Sustainable Business) aimed at the business sector.”
Meanwhile, Keith Richards, managing director of engagement at the CII, noted that ESG considerations have been expanding in prominence in recent years.
“The IASE qualifications will be designed in collaboration with highly experienced ESG professionals from multiple geographies and industries around the world,” he said.
“We look forward to working with IASE to help shape qualifications that improve understanding of the different responsible investment approaches and the green finance market.”
