CFA SIC — CFA Institute Sustainable Investing Certificate (formerly Certificate in ESG Investing)

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Renamed from the Certificate in ESG Investing (confirmed on CFA Institute page 2026-09-25). Confirmed CFA Institute Sustainable Investing Certificate is currently offered (active 'Learn more and register' link present on official page, alongside Climate Risk, Valuation and Investing Certificate and a Chinese-language Principles of Sustainable Investing certificate).

Issuer: CFA Institute
Industry: Finance & Accounting
Domain: Sustainable Finance & ESG
Level: Beginner
Exam fee: USD registration (approx. 700–900) incl. learning materials

Prerequisites & eligibility

No formal prerequisites are published; anyone can register for the exam.

Renewal & maintenance

Does not expire (Certificate – no renewal).

Recognition

Most widely held ESG investing certificate

Related certifications

CESGA EFFAS Certified ESG Analyst (CESGA 4.1)
CFA CRVI CFA Institute Climate Risk, Valuation, and Investing Certificate
IFRS FSA IFRS Foundation FSA Credential (Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting)
SCR GARP Sustainability and Climate Risk Certificate

Career paths that include CFA SIC

ESG / Sustainable Finance Analyst — Foundation phase

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