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Dates and location
Pricing
Hours
Description
ESG and the Board is a dynamic course designed to equip board members and senior leaders with the knowledge and tools to effectively oversee Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Participants will explore the critical intersection between ESG and corporate governance, examining how oversight responsibilities evolve in response to stakeholder expectations and regulatory pressures. The course highlights best practices for integrating ESG into governance processes, from risk management to strategic alignment, and outlines practical steps for ensuring board-level fluency in ESG matters. Learners will also evaluate various oversight structures and frameworks, empowering them to tailor ESG governance to their organization’s unique context and long-term goals.
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Key Takeaways
After this course, participants will be able to:
- Explore how ESG intersects with governance and oversight activities.
- Highlight best practices for integration of ESG into governance activities.
- Outline steps to ensure the board is sufficiently educated on ESG.
- Present different structures and frameworks appropriate for ESG oversight.
Who Will Benefit
Examples of professions who may benefit from this course include:
- Financial Statement Preparers
- Finance Managers
- Board Members
- Professionals involved in the preparation of sustainability or integrated reports
- Chief Executive Officers
- Chief Finance Officers
How to Access the Course
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Please allow up to 15 minutes after registration for the course to appear on your BlackBoard page.
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Speaker(s)
Sarah Keyes, FCPA, FCA, is CEO at ESG Global Advisors and an ESG and climate change expert with over a decade of work experience as a thought leader, consultant, facilitator, and auditor. She regularly presents to Executive teams and Boards of Directors on the link between ESG and climate change with financial and operational performance and long-term value. Sarah helps her clients establish ESG and climate change strategies that align with strategic priorities, enabling effective integration with existing risk and strategy processes.