Sustainability and Climate Risk
Exam Code: SCR
The Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR®) Certificate focuses on climate change, sustainability, climate risk management, transition planning, green finance, climate policy, governance, climate scenario analysis, net zero, nature risk, and carbon reporting. It helps professionals understand how climate and sustainability risks affect organizations, financial institutions, and global markets.
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- Domain Breakdown
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Exam Format
- Exam Code: SCR
- Certification Level: Professional Certificate
- Exam Duration: 4 hours
- Passing Score: Pass or fail; GARP does not publish a fixed passing score
- Unscored Content: GARP does not publicly list unscored questions for this exam.
Exam Details
- Question Types: Multiple choice
- Number of Questions: 80 equally weighted questions, including one multi-part case study
- Hands-On Questions: The exam does not include hands-on lab questions. It is a proctored computer-based multiple-choice exam.
- Exam Availability: Offered in exam windows, with the next listed window on October 17–25, 2026
- Recommended Study Time: Approximately 100–150 hours
Exam Policies
- Offline Proctoring: The exam can be taken in person at a Pearson VUE computer-based testing center.
- Online Proctoring: The exam can be taken remotely using Pearson VUE’s OnVUE online proctoring system.
- Scheduling Policy: Registered candidates must schedule the exam at least 48 hours before the desired exam start time.
- Rescheduling Policy: Candidates may reschedule or change the exam site no later than 48 hours before the scheduled exam start time, depending on availability.
- Deferral Fee: USD 150; SCR candidates may defer once to the next exam window.
- Retake Fee: Candidates who do not pass, do not schedule, or do not sit for the exam can register once for one of the next two exam administrations for USD 350.
Certification Validity and Renewal
- Validity: GARP does not list a mandatory expiration period for the SCR Certificate.
- Renewal Options: GARP encourages certificate holders to continue learning through its Continuing Professional Development program, but CPD is not mandatory for SCR certificate holders.
Exam Fee
- Base Fee:
- FRM / RAI / ERP Holder: USD 525 early registration; USD 625 standard registration
- GARP Individual Member: USD 550 early registration; USD 650 standard registration
- Non-Member: USD 650 early registration; USD 750 standard registration
- Retake Fee: USD 350
- Deferral Fee: USD 150
- Taxes: Applicable taxes such as VAT or GST are added during payment based on location.
- Example: In India, 18% tax applies, making the Non-Member early registration total USD 767 ($650 + $117 tax), and the Non-Member standard registration total USD 885 ($750 + $135 tax).
Prerequisites
- There are no formal prerequisites listed for taking the SCR Exam. However, candidates should have an interest in climate risk, sustainability, ESG, green finance, risk management, financial services, regulation, governance, or organizational climate strategy.
Exam Topics
- Foundations of Climate Change: What Is Climate Change?
- Sustainability
- Climate Change Risk
- Sustainability and Climate Policy, Culture, and Governance
- Green and Sustainable Finance: Markets and Instruments
- Climate Risk Measurement and Management
- Climate Models and Scenario Analysis
- Net Zero
- Climate and Nature Risk Assessment
- Transition Planning and Carbon Reporting
Intended Audience
The SCR Certificate is ideal for professionals working in or preparing for roles involving sustainability, climate risk, ESG, finance, governance, and risk management, including:
- Risk management professionals
- Sustainability and ESG professionals
- Climate risk analysts
- Financial services professionals
- Compliance and governance professionals
- Investment and portfolio professionals
- Internal audit and control professionals
- Professionals involved in climate strategy and transition planning
Career Impact
Jobs You Can Get:
- Climate Risk Analyst, ESG Analyst, Sustainability Consultant, Risk Manager, Climate Risk Manager, Sustainable Finance Analyst, ESG Reporting Specialist, Governance Analyst, Portfolio Risk Analyst.
Average Salary:
- Varies by country — U.S.: $80,000–$140,000 USD,
- India: ₹7,00,000–₹25,00,000 INR,
- United Kingdom: £45,000–£90,000 GBP,
- UAE: 160,000–330,000 AED per year.
Why It’s Valuable:
- The certificate demonstrates knowledge of climate risk, sustainability, ESG, climate policy, transition planning, green finance, climate scenario analysis, net zero, and carbon reporting.
Exam Mode
The exam is proctored and can be taken either:
- In-person at authorized Pearson VUE computer-based testing centers
- Online through Pearson VUE OnVUE online proctoring
Exam Booking Link
- Book your SCR: Sustainability and Climate Risk exam through the GARP candidate portal.https://www.pearsonvue.com/us/en/garp.html After registration, candidates schedule the exam through Pearson VUE.
Once you pass the exam
- Complete the 4-hour SCR Exam
- Receive results through the GARP candidate portal
- Results are generally available within 4 to 6 weeks after the exam window closes
- Candidates who pass receive the SCR Certificate and digital badge
- Continue professional development through GARP learning resources where applicable
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Growing Demand for Climate Risk Skills
Organizations need professionals who understand climate change, sustainability, ESG, transition planning, climate risk measurement, and carbon reporting as regulations and investor expectations continue to increase globally.
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The SCR Certificate is offered by GARP, a globally recognized risk management association, making it valuable for professionals seeking credibility in sustainability and climate risk management.
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The exam covers climate science, green finance, scenario analysis, net zero, governance, nature risk, and transition planning, helping professionals support climate-aware business and financial decisions.
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FAQ
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Who should take the SCR: Sustainability and Climate Risk exam?
The SCR Exam is suitable for risk managers, ESG professionals, sustainability specialists, financial services professionals, compliance officers, auditors, analysts, and consultants. It is useful for anyone responsible for understanding, assessing, reporting, or managing climate-related and sustainability-related risks within financial institutions, corporations, regulators, or advisory organizations.
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How difficult is the SCR Exam?
The SCR Exam is moderately challenging because it combines climate science, sustainability, finance, governance, policy, risk measurement, scenario analysis, transition planning, and carbon reporting. Candidates must understand both concepts and practical applications. GARP recommends approximately 100 to 150 hours of preparation using official study materials.
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Why does GARP offer the SCR Certificate?
GARP offers the SCR Certificate to help professionals understand and manage sustainability and climate-related financial risks. The program supports stronger climate risk awareness by teaching candidates how climate change, policy, markets, governance, transition planning, and reporting requirements affect organizations, investors, and financial risk decisions.
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What tools and resources can be used to prepare for the SCR Exam?
Candidates can prepare using GARP Learning, the official SCR curriculum, the SCR Candidate Guide, the Study Guide and Learning Objectives, two full-length practice exams, required online readings, GARP-produced videos, practice questions, personalized study planning tools, and the optional printed SCR Exam book.
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Is the SCR Certificate still valuable in 2026?
Yes, the SCR Certificate remains valuable in 2026 because climate risk, sustainability disclosure, ESG governance, net-zero planning, and transition finance remain important business and regulatory priorities. Organizations need professionals who can evaluate climate risks, support reporting, assess transition strategies, and guide sustainable finance decisions.
