Eligibility criteria

The A4S Academy is a global programme and we welcome participants from all regions and geographies. The programme is designed for finance team members and those who can enact change in finance.

An accounting or finance background is not required, provided you are in a role with the capacity to influence finance teams and processes within your organization.

Role

Participants must be senior finance professionals or those with the ability to enact change in their finance teams.

Endorsement

Participants must be endorsed by their Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or other relevant senior sponsor within their organization.

Language proficiency

Participants must have a sufficient level of English so that they can read relevant materials, contribute in seminars and understand the teachings of the programme.

Organization size

Participants must be from an organization with a market capitalization of £1bn or more, or if non-listed: income of £1bn or more.

Knowledge level

No prior sustainability knowledge is required – the Academy programme suits an early-stage audience where sustainability considerations are not advanced.

Qualifications

We do not require specific qualifications in order to be accepted on to the programme, but during the application process you will be asked to list any professional / other relevant qualifications you have.

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