Upcoming Sessions
Course
Global ESG Competent Boards Designation Program (GCB.D)
12 SESSIONS
1.5 Hours per SESSION
Certificate
Bi-weekly
Online
US$5,495
PREPARE FOR THE NEXT DECADE OF DECISION-MAKING
Get the insights that you need to provide oversight and foresight on environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks and opportunities. Our program will equip you with the tools and confidence that all board members, investors and executives require to make effective decisions.
Engage with our faculty of global leaders on real-life scenarios in live interactive discussions that bring a global viewpoint to your education. By the end of our program, you will have the leading-edge knowledge that investors, nomination committees and recruiters are seeking, with a robust and invaluable network of new peers.
An ESG Training Program Designed by and for Board Members, Executives, Investors and Advisors.
LEARN FROM 100+ GLOBAL LEADERS ON STRATEGIC TOPICS INCLUDING:
- ESG
- Climate
- Diversity
- Equity
- Anti-Corruption
- Human Rights
- Supply Chain
- SDGs
- Pay
- Cybersecurity
- Tax
- Investment
- Inclusion
- Engagement
- Disclosure
- Governance
What you'll get from this program
As a Board Member
- Enrich your understanding of the critical components of good ESG performance, and enhance important competencies essential to be an effective, insightful Board Director.
- Leverage the experience of world leading experts at the forefront of international ESG best practices and learn how these issues play out at a broader strategic level.
- Learn how to better respond to new enterprise risk, business complexity, technological disruptions, and social and environmental obligations.
- Get valuable tools and resources to help you fully understand and execute on your fiduciary obligation related to climate change.
- Get equipped to effectively participate in discussions around the fast-evolving international ESG landscape.
- Get up to speed on global trends and developments, and what’s likely to gain greater relevance going forward.
- Learn to ask the right questions and approach sustainability discussions more effectively.
- Have greater visibility into what other leading companies are doing and why.
As a Business Professional
- Prepare yourself for future C-suite and board positions and what’s needed to be a future-fit leader.
- Learn to ask the right questions and approach sustainability discussions more effectively.
- Enrich your understanding of the critical components of good ESG performance, and enhance important competencies essential to be an effective, insightful senior executive.
- Leverage the experience of world leading experts at the forefront of international ESG best practices and learn how ESG issues play out at a broader strategic level.
- Learn how to better respond to new enterprise risk, business complexity, technological disruptions, and social and environmental obligations.
- Get up to speed on global trends and developments, and what’s likely to gain greater relevance going forward.
- Get equipped to effectively participate in discussions around the fast-evolving international ESG landscape.
- Have greater visibility into what other leading companies are doing and why.
Program Topics & Schedule
AMERICAS/EMEA | MARCH – AUGUST 2022
Please note: It is not too late to register. Program attendees may miss up to four sessions and still receive the program certificate and designation upon completion. Session recordings will be made available.
SESSION 1
New Risks and Expectations for Boards, Executives, and Investors in Light of COVID-19
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS AT WOOD PLC | EXECUTIVE SUSTAINABILITY TECH ADVISOR AND BOARD MEMBER | AUTHOR | CO-FOUNDER OF SDG AMBITION | TEDX
SESSION 2
Dealing with Dilemmas and Turning Risks into Opportunities During and After the Pandemic
SESSION 3
SDGs Competent Boards
CO-FOUNDER OF AMBO VENTURES, INTERIM CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND BOARD MEMBER AT EARTHLY, FORMER GOOGLE STRATEGY AND FINANCE LEAD
SESSION 4
Climate Competent Boards
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ADVERTISING AGENCIES (4A'S)
SESSION 5
ESG Competent Boards
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF BANKING AND FINANCE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CAGLIARI (ITALY) AND MARIE CURIE RESEARCH FELLOW AT WATERLOO UNIVERSITY (CANADA)
SESSION 6
Human Rights and Supply Chain Competent Boards
HEAD OF COMPLIANCE, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND COLLECTIVE ACTION, BASEL INSTITUTE ON GOVERNANCE
SESSION 7
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Boardroom
PRESIDENT QED CONSULTING AND CREATOR OF THE GLOBAL ETHICS & INTEGRITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION BENCHMARKS
HEAD OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AND PEOPLE INNOVATION AT LEGO GROUP, BOARD TRUSTEE AND ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER
AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES PROFESSOR, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, DEI AUTHOR AND CONSULTANT AND CO-HOST OF UPLIFTING IMPACT PODCAST
SESSION 8
Anti-Corruption, Integrity and Transparency
CHAIR AND PRESIDENT, TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL CANADA, MEMBER OF THE BOARD, TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL
SESSION 9
Responsible Use of Data, Cybersecurity, and Digital Competencies
VICE PRESIDENT OF CONTENT MODERATION FOR THE WASHINGTON-BASED NONPROFIT, THE COALITION FOR A SAFER WEB
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, IEEE.ORG SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICE LEADER, AUTHOR: HACKING H(APP)INESS – WHY YOUR PERSONAL DATA COUNTS AND HOW TRACKING IT CAN CHANGE THE WORLD
SESSION 10
Tax, Investment and Pay in an ESG-focused world
GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY TAX LEADER, GLOBAL TAX POLICY NETWORK LEADER, AMERICAS TAX POLICY LEADER, EY
SESSION 11
Shareholder and Stakeholder Engagement and Disclosure
SESSION 12
The Future of Good Corporate Governance
INDEPENDENT ETHICS ADVISOR TO BOARDS AND GOVERNANCE OFFICIALS, LECTURER IN ETHICS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, FORMER CHIEF ETHICS OFFICER, UNITED NATIONS
Gain the trust of shareholders & stakeholders by obtaining a Global ESG Competent Boards Designation
Earn your Credly© certified badge, for LinkedIn
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Session Information
Session Format
- 12 sessions at 90 minutes each, plus approximately 90-120 minutes of preparation time/materials per session (videos, case studies, targeted discussion questions and recommended reading lists)
- Each session will require a total investment of approximately 180 minutes.
- Program registration is capped at 36 participants to ensure a rich opportunity for dialogue.
- A certificate option is also available to learn on your own schedule.
Session Materials
- A toolbox of 12 comprehensive modules containing dozens of in-depth fireside chats and interview videos with renowned global subject matter experts and board members on the most current and pressing issues executives face today.
- Sets of questions to evaluate whether your current approaches appropriately consider changing risks and opportunities.
- A curated list of recommended readings, reports, tools, and frameworks.
Session Agendas
- Discussion of preparation material provided.
- Discussion of the session topic with global faculty members.
- Brief presentation of the session case study.
- Breakout session with approx. 6 people per group (groups change bi-weekly).
- Question and discussion period.
- All sessions are held under Chatham House Rule.
Requirements to Complete
- Completion of the 12 modules over a 6-month period or less.
- Successful completion of final exam.
- Please note: Program attendees may miss up to four sessions and still receive the program certificate and designation upon completion. Session recordings will be made available.