This module is part of the Climate and Nature Certificate Program.

In this module, you will:

  • Learn how risk management, strategic planning, sustainability committees, and advisory groups help integrate environmental factors into governance and align corporate strategies with climate and nature goals.

  • Explore how to include climate and nature risks in the risk register, use structured methods to mitigate risks, and ensure long-term resilience and sustainability.

  • Understand how to integrate climate and nature risks into the company’s risk framework, ensuring transparency and alignment with stakeholder expectations.

  • Learn how to tie executive compensation to clear sustainability targets, ensuring incentives align with measurable climate and nature-related performance.

  • Explore the expanding fiduciary duties of board members, balancing shareholder returns with environmental responsibilities and addressing climate risks.

  • Learn how D&O insurance protects directors from climate-related lawsuits and why it’s important to align risk management with strong climate governance.

  • Gain a Competent Boards Micro-Credential!

Course content includes:

    1. Strategic Topics

    2. Leader Insights: Alexandra Pimor (Director of Nature Governance, ELC)

    3. Leader Insights: Julia Jackson Part 1 (Founder, Grounded)

    4. Leader Insights: Curtis Ravenel (Senior Advisor to the Co-Chair & Vice Chair, Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero)

    5. Leader Insights: David Craig (TNFD Co-Chair)

    1. Knowledge Check

    2. Course Completion Survey

    3. Key Takeaways

About this course

  • $450.00
  • 3.35 hours of course content
  • Access for 1 month