CERTIFICATION PATHWAYS

Global Credentials. Real Career Impact.

SLI provides preparation for sustainability reporting, sustainability-related financial analysis and climate risk credentials.

GRI Certified Sustainability Professional

Applying GRI Standards for global reporting.

GRI Certified ESRS Sustainability Professional

Preparing CSRD-compliant ESRS disclosures.

IFRS FSA®
Credential

Linking ESG and financial performance.

GARP SCR®
Certificate

Managing climate-related financial risks.

Certification Pathways – Comparison

Different focus. The same goal – a more sustainable future.

GRI Certified
Sustainability Professional

GRI Certified ESRS
Sustainability Professional

FSAR Credential
IFRS Foundation

GARP SCR®
Certificate

Applying GRI Standards for global reporting.
Preparing sustainability disclosures using the ESRS.
Connecting sustainability information with financial performance.
Understanding and managing sustainability and climate risk.
GRI Standards, impact materiality, human rights reporting, sector-specific reporting.
ESRS structure, double materiality, stakeholder engagement, assurance readiness and digital reporting.
Sustainability disclosure, financial materiality, financial analysis, valuation and investor-focused reporting.
Climate science, physical and transition risks, scenario analysis, policy frameworks and sustainable finance.

Upskill in reporting leadership; reskill into ESG strategy and sustainability reporting roles.

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Build expertise in ESRS reporting and implementation; strengthen your sustainability advisory skills.

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Build skills for corporate finance, investment analysis and sustainability-related financial disclosure.

View FSA Credential Directory

Upskill in climate risk management; build expertise for sustainable finance and climate strategy.

View GARP Certificate Directory

Preparation for Global Credentials

Explore SLI preparation programmes for GRI, FSA and SCR qualifications.

Choose the pathway that fits your professional goals, build practical knowledge and prepare for the relevant official examination(s).

Training is provided by SLI. Credentials are awarded by the respective organisations after their requirements are met.

Benefits for Certified Professionals

Professional recognition after meeting the relevant requirements and passing the official examinations.

Recognised credentials

Awarded by the relevant professional body.

Verifiable professional status

Consult the linked official directories.

Professional development

Build expertise aligned with your career golas.

Advance Your Career

Use these pathways to strengthen skills for your relevant requirements and passing the official current role or prepare for a new professional direction.

Choose between impact reporting, ESRS implementation, sustainability-related financial analysis and climate risk management.

Build your expertise and demonstrate your knowledge through the relevant professional credential.

Learn from global standards with local relevance.

Develop practical skills for real-world application.

Join a global network of professionals.

Be part of a just and sustainable transition.