The European Federation of Financial Analystsu2019 Societies (EFFAS), has reached an agreement with Amsterdam-based sustainability-focused education platform Earth Academy to promote the EFFAS Certified ESG Analyst Certification (CESGA) in the USA.

EFFASu2019 Chair, Jesu00fas Lu00f3pez Zaballos, stated that u201cthe USAu2019s influence on the world makes it a key area where training programmes such as the CESGA can have an impact by influencing companiesu2019 policies towards a more ethical and environmentally aware approach through the training of their employees. I hope that the success of our CESGA Programme in Asia can be reproduced across the USA.u201d

Earth Academyu2019s CEO, Shivani Rajpal, stated that u201cEarth Academy is committed to offering high-quality educational programmes that prepare individuals to be leaders in their fields. The CESGA Programme is a perfect addition to Earth Academyu2019s certification offerings, and we are confident that it will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of ESG analysis.u201d

This alliance between the Earth Academy and EFFAS promotes the CESGA programme in the USA to train professionals to make decisions on climate, environmental, social, and corporate governance issues in the American market to have a positive effect. The CESGAu00ae (Certified Environmental Social and Governance Analyst) certification offers an in-depth analysis for the assessment, measurement, and integration of ESG criteria in financial analysis and investment strategies. The programme is aimed at asset managers, professionals in corporate responsibility or investor relations, reporting consultants, and professionals in investment strategies who wish to integrate ESG information and data into the capital allocation process.

About EFFAS

Founded in 1962 to provide the European hub for Financial Analysts and Associations, EFFAS brings together the leading experts in finance and financial markets. 15 Financial Analysts Associations in Europe, 5 Added Value Partners across Asia and America, with 18,000 Members and more than 22,300 proud certification holders. EFFAS is a standard setter in the Finance Industry, a think tank and centre for reflection leading the debate with its standing commissions and delegates participating in professional bodies at the heart of Europe. EFFAS is an international referent in financial training and qualifications. Established in 2019 EFFAS Academy facilitates the dissemination of EFFASu2019s high quality Internationally recognised certifications across Europe and to the financial centres around the world.

EFFAS, 60 years leading the investment profession and promoting positive social impact!

About the Earth Academy

Earth Academy is on a mission to democratize sustainability knowledge. We believe that in order to create a sustainable world, everyone needs to contribute. Our platform provides educational content on highly technical subjects as well as fundamental knowledge on Sustainable development goals. With over several thousand students growing within the last couple of years, we are making sustainability education accessible to everyone.