The Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing the risk management profession. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey, GARP has additional offices in London, Washington, D.C., Beijing, and Hong Kong. The organization focuses on education, training, and promoting best practices in risk management globally. GARP offers a variety of services, including the globally recognized Financial Risk Manager (FRM) certification and the Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR) certificate. It provides educational resources such as courses, webinars, and workshops tailored to different expertise levels. GARP also engages in research initiatives through the GARP Risk Institute and the GARP Benchmarking Initiative, contributing to thought leadership in the field. With a membership of over 279,000 professionals from more than 195 countries, GARP connects risk management experts through networking opportunities, events, and online forums.