The Green Finance Institute (GFI) has established a green mortgage training programme to drive the decarbonisation of the built environment.

The GFI Certificate in Green Mortgages, provides training on the real-economy opportunities provided by green finance solutions. It’s designed to help educate mortgage professionals to understand, define and sell green mortgage products.

The training scheme is accredited by the London Institute of Banking and Finance (LIBF) and eligible for CPD certification.

The programme covers the impact of climate change, specifically on UK housing, as well as the broader green finance landscape and how it impacts the mortgage sector; the vital role of housing in tackling climate change; emerging technology, grant funding and EPCs.

Having successfully piloted the green mortgage training programme with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), the GFI is now offering training sessions more widely as it looks to support the industry through its green transition.

Associate director for built environment at the GFI Rachael Hunnisett , who leads the training, said: “Decarbonising UK properties remains an integral part of our transition to a net zero economy. Our new CPD-accredited training programme will equip brokers with the core information and skills they need to develop a deep understanding of financing green home upgrades, and how to navigate and support customers as they seek to invest in home energy efficiency improvements enabling them to save money on energy bills.”

She added: “We continue to proudly partner with finance professionals to support homeowners to make informed decisions, while driving the decarbonisation of buildings through education, insights and embedded skills.”