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ESG Training Institute vs GARP Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR)
GARP's Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR) certificate is a focused climate-risk credential from a global risk-management association. ESG Training Institute covers that ground in its Climate Stream (CCRP) and goes wider — reporting, assurance, carbon accounting, sustainable finance, nature and just transition — for teams whose mandate is broader than climate risk alone.
| Aspect | ESG Training Institute | GARP SCR |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Climate risk within a full ESG stack: reporting, assurance, carbon, finance, governance, nature, social | Sustainability and climate risk management for risk professionals |
| Primary audience | Sustainability, finance, assurance and governance teams alongside risk officers | Risk management professionals |
| Credential structure | Tiered designations across eight streams, including Certified Climate Risk Professional (CCRP) | Single SCR certificate |
| Assessment | Server-validated assessments with published pass thresholds and unlimited retakes | Proctored exam |
| Standards alignment | ISSB, ESRS/CSRD, GRI, ISSA 5000, TCFD, TNFD, GHG Protocol, SBTi | Climate risk frameworks including TCFD |
When GARP SCR fits
Choose GARP SCR if you are a dedicated risk professional wanting a single, exam-based climate-risk certificate from a risk-management association.
When ESG Training Institute fits
Choose ESG Training Institute if climate risk is one part of a wider mandate — or if your organisation needs one provider across reporting, assurance and carbon as well.
Explore the CCRP climate risk trackComparisons reflect publicly available programme information and are intended to help practitioners choose the right credential for their role. Other comparisons: GRI Academy · CFA Institute Certificate in ESG Investing