{"product_id":"sustainable-trade-and-trade-finance","title":"Sustainable Trade and Trade Finance","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ebsi-team-licence-note\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying for a team?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChoose 5 or 10 licences to purchase access for multiple learners at a reduced per-person rate. After purchase, eBSI will contact you to confirm the learner details and arrange course access for each participant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake better-informed sustainability decisions in international trade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes a trade transaction eligible for green or social finance? When is a sustainability-linked structure appropriate? And what should you do when a client’s sustainability claims go beyond the evidence available?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSustainable Trade and Trade Finance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from eBSI Trade Finance Academy helps you answer these questions through practical explanations, transaction examples and decision activities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will develop a structured approach to assessing what is being financed, who is involved, which framework applies and whether the evidence supports the proposed sustainability label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnect sustainability principles with everyday trade finance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational trade brings together suppliers, buyers, banks, logistics providers and other intermediaries across different markets. The information needed to assess sustainability may be spread across contracts, invoices, certifications, transport records and supplier disclosures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis course shows you how to bring those facts together and reach a reasoned decision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will explore green and social trade finance, sustainability-linked trade finance and sustainability-linked supply chain finance. Throughout the course, the emphasis is on practical application: asking the right questions, identifying evidence gaps and explaining why a proposed classification is or is not justified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you will gain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy working through the course, you will develop the ability to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinguish corporate ESG information from evidence about an individual trade transaction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelect the appropriate framework for green, social and sustainability-linked financing proposals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssess the purpose, goods, parties and distribution arrangements behind a sustainability claim.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvaluate whether proposed KPIs and sustainability targets are relevant, ambitious and measurable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecognise weak evidence, unsupported claims and potential greenwashing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsider proportionate evidence requirements for SMEs without weakening the assessment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDocument clear recommendations for financing, further investigation or escalation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho is this course for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis course is designed for professionals involved in international trade and its financing, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrade finance and transaction banking professionals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e assessing documentary credits, guarantees and trade facilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelationship managers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e discussing sustainable financing options with corporate clients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCredit, risk and compliance professionals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reviewing evidence, controls and classification decisions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSustainability and ESG specialists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e applying their knowledge to commercial transactions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorporate treasurers and finance managers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e preparing financing proposals and supporting documentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExporters, importers and SME business owners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e seeking to understand the information lenders and trading partners may require.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupply chain and procurement professionals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e involved in supplier sustainability programmes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA foundational understanding of international trade is recommended. The course introduces the sustainable trade finance frameworks as you progress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat the course covers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 1: From ESG to Sustainable Trade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore why international trade presents distinct sustainability assessment challenges. Understand the difference between organisation-level ESG information and transaction-level evidence, and examine the relationship between the ICC Principles for Sustainable Trade and the ICC Principles for Sustainable Trade Finance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will also distinguish voluntary principles from applicable laws, regulations, taxonomies and institutional policies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 2: Assessing the Trade Transaction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApply the four-component framework to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003euse of proceeds, seller, buyer and distribution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExamine purpose-based and goods-based assessment, mixed transactions, environmental and socioeconomic considerations, and the limitations of corporate sustainability information. Learn how to record findings and preserve uncertainty when the evidence is incomplete.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 3: Green Trade Finance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExamine the principles and practical requirements of green trade finance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopics include eligible purposes and goods, supporting evidence, environmental safeguards, higher-risk sectors, tracking of proceeds and reporting. You will also consider how screening tools and proportionate documentation can support assessment without replacing professional judgement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 4: Social Trade Finance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore how social trade finance connects a financing transaction to a defined social purpose and intended beneficiaries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssess target populations, social activities, beneficiary evidence, safeguards and reporting arrangements. Practical examples help you distinguish a supported social financing proposition from a broad claim that a product or transaction is socially beneficial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 5: Sustainability-Linked Trade Finance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnderstand how sustainability-linked structures differ from financing tied to a specific green or social use of proceeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvaluate key performance indicators, sustainability performance targets, baselines, verification arrangements and financial incentives. Learn to identify indicators that are easy to measure but insufficiently material to the borrower’s business.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 6: Sustainability-Linked Supply Chain Finance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExamine the roles of anchor buyers, suppliers, finance providers and other participants in sustainability-linked supply chain finance programmes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore supplier segmentation, onboarding, data collection, verification, incentive allocation and governance. Particular attention is given to fair, transparent targets and the practical constraints faced by smaller suppliers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 7: Evidence, Greenwashing and Professional Judgement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevelop a disciplined approach to testing sustainability claims.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReview evidence quality, confidence grades, ESG scoring limitations and warning signs in both use-of-proceeds and sustainability-linked structures. Practise deciding when to request more information, escalate concerns or withhold a sustainability label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 8: BlueHarbour Trading Capstone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring the course together through a fictional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$18 million revolving trade facility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssess separate tranches involving solar modules, medical equipment and conventional consumer electronics. Apply the relevant frameworks, test the evidence and consider whether a separate sustainability-linked proposal is credible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour task is to produce a clear recommendation that identifies qualifying exposures, preserves conventional financing where appropriate and explains the reasoning behind each decision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn through practical application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe course uses a consistent decision process:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClaim → Criterion → Evidence → Finding → Decision\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis provides a practical structure for analysing proposals and communicating your conclusions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEight decision activities help you apply the teaching to realistic situations, including a green letter of credit, a social financing proposal, KPI and target selection, supplier financing and an evidence review.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll case companies used in these activities are fictional teaching examples.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCourse features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEight chapters and 120 learning screens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNarrated explanations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e supporting the screen content\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e120 learning visuals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including explanatory diagrams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEight practical decision activities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn integrated capstone case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA supporting student manual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCourse search, glossary and screen transcripts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA separate end-of-course assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudy online at your own pace and revisit the explanations as you build your understanding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe formal assessment contains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 questions selected from a 50-question bank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with coverage across all eight chapters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epass mark is 60%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, equivalent to 12 correct answers out of 20. Feedback is provided at the end of the assessment to support your review of the concepts and decisions tested.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA practical approach for banking and business\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor banking professionals, the course supports more structured analysis of product eligibility, evidence and sustainability claims.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor corporate learners and SMEs, it explains why finance providers ask particular questions and what makes supporting information useful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor sustainability specialists, it connects wider ESG knowledge with the products, documents and decisions involved in international trade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe course can support standalone professional development and provides applied trade-finance context for learners studying within the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate in ESG for International Trade and Trade Finance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild your sustainable trade finance judgement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevelop the knowledge to ask better questions, assess evidence consistently and explain your financing recommendations with greater clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnrol in Sustainable Trade and Trade Finance and strengthen your practical understanding of sustainable international trade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis course is independently developed by eBSI. References to ICC, LMA, ICMA and other organisations or frameworks are educational and do not imply endorsement, accreditation or affiliation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated eBSI learning pathway:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/welcome-to-ebsi-trade-finance-academy\"\u003eeBSI Trade Finance Academy\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026gt; \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trade-finance-compliance-regulatory-risk-and-fraud\"\u003eTrade Finance Compliance, Regulatory, Risk \u0026amp; Fraud\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- ebsi-cross-sell --\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ebsi-cross-sell\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContinue your learning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart of this learning pathway:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trade-finance-compliance-regulatory-risk-and-fraud\"\u003eTrade Finance Compliance, Regulatory, Risk \u0026amp; Fraud\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearners also take:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/counter-terrorist-financing-in-trade-finance\"\u003eCounter-Terrorist Financing in Trade Finance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"eBSI Trade Finance Academy","offers":[{"title":"Individual Licence (EUR 60)","offer_id":59278115897692,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Licences (EUR 50 each)","offer_id":59279817507164,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Licences (EUR 40 each)","offer_id":59279817539932,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/7604\/3071\/files\/STTF-Cover.png?v=1790353278","url":"https:\/\/www.ebsi.ie\/products\/sustainable-trade-and-trade-finance","provider":"eBSI Export Academy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}