r/sustainableFinance

A lot of companies now seem to have the basics of sustainability reporting in place but I’m not convinced most are getting full business value from the data yet. The interesting part to me is that sustainability data can theoretically be useful outside the sustainability team. But in practice, a lot of this still seems to get stuck in spreadsheets and manual supplier data collection.

Would be interested to hear from people working in sustainability. Where does this data actually get used inside your company?

Hi all, I currently work in energy policy research and I'm interviewing for a Senior Climate Risk Analyst position at a top US bank, sitting within the broader Risk vertical.

This feels like a pretty niche space, and I haven't found much material out there on what these interviews actually look like. Would really appreciate input from anyone who's been through this process (or works in the field) on:

What kind of questions come up — technical, scenario-based, behavioral, or a mix?

- Key concepts/frameworks I should be rock solid on (physical vs. transition risk, scenario analysis, stress testing, etc.)

- Good resources — papers, courses, reports — worth going through before the interview

- Anything that surprised you in your own interview for a similar role

Any pointers, war stories, or reading lists would be hugely appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Hi all, I was considering taking the CFA Sustainable Investment certification and wanted to know is it worth it? A bit about me: I have a bachelors in Finance and an MBA in Sustainability. I feel like the exam would help me refresh and learn knowledge I may have forgotten (or completely not learned). I had finance internships in undergrad and more sustainability based experience throughout my MBA (corporate sustainability and assurance work) but no overlap in doing sustainable financing or investment/impact finance work. I think it would also help on my resume to pick up CFA on the ATS (but what do I know). I need to remember if I know how to study and may down the line take the actual CFA. Correct me if I am wrong but this certification comes with the study material needed to pass? If you have taken it or considered it I would love to hear your thoughts (worth it? study time? prior experience level? concerns?)