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Introducing core concepts of ESG materiality, regulatory landscapes, environment and social risks analysis for the Mexican banking sector

‘Sustainable Finance and ESG Criteria’ course for Mexican Bankers

Description

This course has been developed in Spanish by the Asociacion de Bancos de Mexico (ABM) and Consejo Mexicano de Finanzas Sostenibles (CMFS) with the support of the PRB (Principles of Responsible Banking) Academy, specifically for the Mexican financial landscape. It introduces participants to Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors, navigating the complex regulatory landscapes surrounding the same to implement a responsible banking approach.

The course is presented in six modules:

Module 1: An Introduction to Responsible Banking and Sustainability

Module 2: ESG Factors and Materiality.

Module 3: ESG Regulatory Landscape Navigating global sustainability frameworks, standards, and regulations.

Module 4: Sustainable financial system.

Module 5: Responsible Banking.

Module 6: Climate and Social Risk Analysis

Project Context

Asociacion de Bancos de Mexico (ABM) and Consejo Mexicano de Finanzas Sostenibles, developed this course in collaboration with PRB Academy – an initiative by UNEP-FI, GIZ, and Chartered Banking Institute.

The training also received the kind sponsorship of FINACC and the UK PACT. Support for content development was provided by 30BY30 Zero, and GBAC Green Banking Academy, a knowledge and capacity-building initiative of the IFC’s Financial Institutions Group.

Target Groups

The course is aimed primarily at professionals in the banking sector in Mexico, including those working in lending, portfolio management and construction, product design, financial planning, accounting, risk, treasury, marketing, and front-line staff.

With the launch of Mexico's Sustainable Finance Taxonomy in 2023, and more and more banks disclosing ESG information, this training provides participants across the banking sector an overview of key initiatives, and how to adjust to emerging regulations and requirements.

Implementing partners

Asociacion de Bancos de Mexico (ABM)

Consejo Mexicano de Finanzas Sostenibles

Projects

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Germany

Developing resilient and inclusive financial systems through responsible and sustainable finance and investment

Financial Systems Development, Sustainable Finance and Investment Sector Project

Technical and conceptual advice to the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development on national and international processes

  • climate related risk management
  • supporting transition of FIs
  • taxonomy
  • sustainable finance strategy/roadmap
  • disclosure requirements
waterfall-5056207_1280

Germany, Brazil, India, Peru, Rwanda, Mexico, Egypt, Senegal

Aligning economic and financial systems with global sustainability agendas to mobilise capital for socially and environmentally sustainable investments

Sustainable Economic Transformation and Sustainable Finance Global Project

Aligning economic and financial systems with global sustainability agendas to mobilise capital

  • climate related risk management
  • supporting transition of FIs
  • taxonomy
  • sustainable finance strategy/roadmap
  • disclosure requirements
  • support for green bond issuance
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Mexico

Enhancing the regulatory and financial frameworks to mobilise climate finance

Financing for Climate Action in Mexico (FINACC)

Enhancing the regulatory and financial frameworks to mobilise climate finance

  • climate related risk management
  • supporting tranisition of FIs
  • taxonomy
  • sustainable finance strategy/roadmap
  • standards for sustainable finance products
  • disclosure requirements
  • general support for sustainable funds
  • support for green bond issuance