sustainable finance
The process of integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations when making business or investment decisions, leading to increased longer-term investments into sustainable economic activities and projects.
sustainable finance — the process of integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations when making business or investment decisions, leading to increased longer-term investments into sustainable economic activities and projects. McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the declining band (SCI 64.38/100) — a skill likely to fall in demand as AI and automation cover more of its ground by 2030. ESCO classifies it as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill within knowledge. It is currently listed by 1 occupations in our catalogue, including Chief Sustainability Officers.
Occupations that require sustainable finance
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Frequently asked questions
What is sustainable finance?
The process of integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations when making business or investment decisions, leading to increased longer-term investments into sustainable economic activities and projects.
What category of skill is sustainable finance?
ESCO classifies sustainable finance under the knowledge category, specifically in the finance, banking and insurance subcategory.
Is sustainable finance an AI-durable skill?
McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the declining band (SCI 64.38/100) — a skill likely to fall in demand as AI and automation cover more of its ground by 2030. Prioritise this skill only when it directly enables paid work today — plan for AI to absorb more of it every year.
Which jobs require sustainable finance?
In our catalogue, 1 occupations list sustainable finance as a required or important skill. The top occupations by employment volume include Chief Sustainability Officers.
How transferable is sustainable finance between industries?
ESCO tags sustainable finance as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.
Is sustainable finance the same as sustainable investment?
Yes — sustainable finance is also known as sustainable investment, knowledge of sustainable finance, or responsible investment. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.
How can I learn sustainable finance?
The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands sustainable finance and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.