HPBS has completed a two-day educational course, “ESG in Practice”, developed specifically for representatives of the banking sector.
The course program was designed to develop a systematic understanding of ESG and its practical application in financial activities — from risk assessment to the use of sustainable-finance instruments.
The full course program is available at the following link:
Course instructors
The course was delivered by experts from HPBS Central Asia:
Anna Zavaleeva — CEO of HPBS Central Asia and an expert in green finance and sustainable development, with experience implementing projects with international financial institutions.
Elena Vishnyakova — Head of Climate Change and Sustainability and a specialist in climate risks, biodiversity and environmental quality.
About the course program
The course program was structured so that participants would not only acquire a theoretical foundation but also be able to apply their knowledge in practice.
The key modules included:
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the ESG context and sustainable development
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international standards and regulation
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borrower assessment incorporating ESG factors
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sustainable-finance instruments
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NPV modeling and portfolio management
Practical format and results
The course was delivered in an interactive format featuring case studies, discussions of real-world tasks and practical exercises.
Participants gained:
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a structured understanding of ESG in the financial sector
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tools for assessing risks and borrowers
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practical approaches to sustainable finance
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an understanding of international standards and requirements
Future plans
The results of the course show strong interest in more advanced training formats.
HPBS plans to expand its range of educational programs with a focus on:
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practical specialist training
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case studies from the banking and corporate sectors
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integrating ESG into companies’ business processes
If your organization is interested in training or developing an ESG program tailored to specific objectives, please contact the HPBS team to discuss a cooperation format.
You can submit an application to participate in upcoming cohorts: