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Which body produces the Assessment Reports that synthesize the global scientific consensus on climate change?

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

The Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS)

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Key Facts: GARP SCR Exam

80 + 1

MCQs + Case Study

GARP

4 hours

Exam Time

GARP

Knowledge Domains

Learning Objectives

100-150 hrs

Study Time

GARP

$550-$750

Exam Fee

GARP

2x/year

Exam Windows

Spring & Fall

The GARP SCR (Sustainability and Climate Risk Certificate) is a 4-hour exam with 80 multiple-choice questions plus 1 case study, covering 7 domains from climate science to disclosures (TCFD, ISSB IFRS S1/S2, CSRD/ESRS, SEC Climate Rule). It's offered twice yearly globally via Pearson VUE for $550-$750. No prerequisites — open to risk managers, ESG analysts, sustainability officers, and finance professionals worldwide.

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1Which body produces the Assessment Reports that synthesize the global scientific consensus on climate change?

A.The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

B.The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

C.The World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

D.The Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS)

Explanation: The IPCC, established in 1988 by UNEP and WMO, periodically publishes Assessment Reports (most recently AR6, completed 2023) that synthesize peer-reviewed climate science. SCR candidates are expected to know the IPCC is the primary scientific reference body for climate policy.

2Under the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard, emissions from electricity purchased and consumed by a company are classified as which scope?

A.Scope 1

B.Scope 2

C.Scope 3

D.Scope 4

Explanation: Scope 2 covers indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. Although the emissions occur at the utility's generation site, they are attributed to the consuming company because they result from its energy use.

3Which gas has the highest 100-year global warming potential (GWP) among the following?

A.Carbon dioxide (CO2)

B.Methane (CH4)

C.Nitrous oxide (N2O)

D.Sulfur hexafluoride (SF6)

Explanation: Sulfur hexafluoride has a 100-year GWP of approximately 23,500 (IPCC AR6), the highest among commonly tested greenhouse gases. SF6 is used in electrical equipment and persists in the atmosphere for thousands of years.

4What is the primary objective of the Paris Agreement on climate change?

A.Eliminate all greenhouse gas emissions by 2030

B.Hold global average temperature increase well below 2 degrees C above pre-industrial levels and pursue efforts to limit it to 1.5 degrees C

C.Achieve net-zero emissions globally by 2040

D.Cap atmospheric CO2 concentration at 350 ppm

Explanation: Article 2 of the Paris Agreement (2015) sets the temperature goal of holding the increase in global average temperature to well below 2 degrees C above pre-industrial levels and pursuing efforts to limit it to 1.5 degrees C. This is the most-cited target in climate finance.

5A bank includes the financed emissions of its loan portfolio in its disclosures. Under PCAF, what is this measuring?

A.Scope 1 emissions of the bank itself

B.Scope 2 emissions of the bank itself

C.Scope 3 Category 15 emissions (investments) of the bank

D.Avoided emissions from green lending

Explanation: Financed emissions — emissions attributable to a financial institution through its lending and investment activities — are reported under Scope 3 Category 15 (Investments) of the GHG Protocol. PCAF (Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials) provides the methodology for calculating these.

6Which of the following is NOT one of the four pillars of the TCFD recommendations?

A.Governance

B.Strategy

C.Risk Management

D.Stakeholder Engagement

Explanation: The TCFD's four pillars are Governance, Strategy, Risk Management, and Metrics and Targets. Stakeholder engagement is a sustainability concept but is not one of the four TCFD pillars. SCR candidates must memorize all four.

7An asset manager is signing the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). How many Principles are there?

A.Three

B.Five

C.Six

D.Ten

Explanation: The PRI consists of six Principles, launched in 2006. Signatories commit to incorporate ESG into investment analysis, be active owners, seek ESG disclosure, promote acceptance of the Principles, work together to enhance effectiveness, and report on progress.

8Which NGFS scenario is characterized by ambitious and immediate climate policies that limit warming to 1.5 degrees C with limited reliance on carbon dioxide removal?

A.Net Zero 2050

B.Delayed Transition

C.Current Policies

D.Fragmented World

Explanation: The NGFS Net Zero 2050 scenario assumes ambitious and immediate climate policy action that limits warming to 1.5 degrees C with limited reliance on negative emissions. It produces low physical risk but elevated near-term transition risk.

9Under the GHG Protocol, which of the following best describes a 'Scope 3 Category 11' emission?

A.Emissions from the use of sold products

B.Emissions from upstream transportation and distribution

C.Emissions from purchased goods and services

D.Emissions from end-of-life treatment of sold products

Explanation: Scope 3 Category 11 is 'Use of sold products,' which captures emissions from customers using a company's products. For oil and gas companies, this is typically the largest category. It is one of 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.

10What does CSRD stand for, and which entities does it primarily apply to?

A.Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive — applies to large EU companies and listed SMEs

B.Climate-related Securities Reporting Document — applies to US-listed companies

C.Carbon Standardized Risk Disclosure — applies to global banks

D.Country Sustainability Risk Database — applies to sovereign issuers

Explanation: The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is EU legislation requiring large companies and listed SMEs to report sustainability information using the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). It replaces the earlier NFRD and significantly broadens scope.

About the GARP SCR Exam

GARP's Sustainability and Climate Risk Certificate validates expertise in climate risk, TCFD/ISSB disclosures, scenario analysis, and net-zero transition planning for finance professionals.

Questions

80 scored questions

Time Limit

4 hours

Passing Score

Scaled (not disclosed)

Exam Fee

$550-$750 (GARP)

GARP SCR Exam Content Outline

10%

Foundations of Climate Change

Climate science, IPCC, GHG sources, and physical impacts

10%

Sustainability and Sustainable Finance

ESG concepts, green/sustainability-linked bonds, PRI

15%

Climate Change Risk

Physical, transition, and liability risk channels

15%

Climate Scenario Analysis

NGFS scenarios, IPCC pathways, IEA NZE

15%

Net Zero & Transition Planning

SBTi, GFANZ, decarbonization levers, carbon markets

20%

Models, Data, Regulation, Disclosures

TCFD, ISSB S1/S2, CSRD/ESRS, SEC Climate Rule, EU Taxonomy

15%

Climate Risk Measurement & Management

Climate VaR, stress testing, PCAF, integration into ERM

How to Pass the GARP SCR Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Scaled (not disclosed)
Exam length: 80 questions
Time limit: 4 hours
Exam fee: $550-$750

Keys to Passing

Complete 500+ practice questions
Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
Focus on highest-weighted sections
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GARP SCR Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master TCFD's 4 pillars and 11 recommended disclosures - they appear throughout the exam

2Memorize NGFS scenarios: Net Zero 2050, Below 2C, Delayed Transition, Current Policies, NDCs, Fragmented World, Disorderly

3Distinguish IFRS S1 (general sustainability) from IFRS S2 (climate-specific) - common test point

4Know GHG Protocol Scope 1, 2, and 3 categories cold - what each covers and how to attribute

5Practice reading climate risk case studies - the exam includes a graded case study component

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GARP SCR exam?

The GARP Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR) Certificate is a 4-hour exam administered by the Global Association of Risk Professionals. It contains 80 multiple-choice questions plus a case study, covering seven domains from climate science to TCFD and ISSB disclosures. The SCR is designed for finance, risk, and sustainability professionals who need to integrate climate considerations into business decisions.

How much does the GARP SCR exam cost?

The SCR exam fee ranges from approximately $550 to $750 depending on registration window (early, standard, or late). GARP offers early-bird pricing several months before each exam window. The fee includes access to the official Learning Objectives but not the SCR Study Guide, which is sold separately.

What topics are on the GARP SCR exam?

The SCR covers seven domains: Foundations of Climate Change (10%), Sustainability and Sustainable Finance (10%), Climate Change Risk (15%), Climate Scenario Analysis (15%), Net Zero/Transition Planning (15%), Climate Models/Data/Regulation/Disclosures (20%), and Climate Risk Measurement and Management (15%). Frameworks tested include TCFD, ISSB IFRS S1/S2, CSRD/ESRS, SEC Climate Rule, EU Taxonomy, NGFS scenarios, SBTi, GFANZ, GHG Protocol, and PCAF.

How long should I study for the GARP SCR?

GARP recommends approximately 100-150 hours of study over 10-16 weeks. Candidates without finance or climate backgrounds may need more time. Focus heavily on the Models/Data/Regulation/Disclosures domain (20% of exam) and the three 15%-weight domains. Practicing questions on TCFD pillars, NGFS scenario narratives, and Scope 1/2/3 emissions categorization is essential.

Is the GARP SCR worth it?

The SCR is widely recognized for roles in climate risk, ESG analysis, sustainable finance, and corporate sustainability. As regulators globally adopt ISSB, CSRD, and SEC climate disclosure rules, demand for SCR-certified professionals has grown. Banks, asset managers, insurers, and consultancies increasingly list the SCR as preferred or required for climate-risk and ESG roles.

How is the GARP SCR different from the FRM?

The FRM (Financial Risk Manager) is a two-part exam covering market, credit, operational, and investment risk broadly. The SCR is a single-part specialty certificate focused exclusively on climate and sustainability risk. Many risk professionals hold both: FRM for foundational risk management and SCR for the climate specialization that frameworks like TCFD and ISSB now require.

What is TCFD and why is it on the SCR?

The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) was created by the Financial Stability Board in 2015 and issued recommendations in 2017 across four pillars: Governance, Strategy, Risk Management, and Metrics and Targets. TCFD's work has been absorbed by the IFRS Foundation through ISSB; IFRS S2 effectively operationalizes TCFD globally. SCR candidates must know all four pillars and the seven core recommended disclosures.