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

In this module, you will:

  • Understand the critical planetary and societal boundaries being breached by climate change and biodiversity loss, and their profound impacts on vulnerable communities.

  • Explore the physical, transitional, and systemic risks businesses face as the climate crisis intensifies and the global economy shifts toward sustainability.

  • Explore the financial implications of stranded assets, rising insurance costs, and market volatility as businesses transition to a low-carbon economy.

  • Prepare your company for its transition to net zero while advancing nature-positive strategies and promoting biodiversity preservation.

  • Identify and assess risks and opportunities through scenario planning, ensuring adaptive business strategies that align with evolving environmental realities.

  • Be equipped to take subsequent Climate and Biodiversity education modules in our programs.

  • Gain a Competent Boards Micro-Credential!

Course content includes:

    1. Strategic Topics

    2. Leader Insights: Johan Rockström (Director, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research)

    3. Leader Insights: Nigel Topping (High-Level Champion for Climate Action at COP26)

    4. Leader Insights: Dr. Klaus Kunz (VP, Head of ESG – External Engagement and Performance Reporting, Bayer AG)

    5. Leader Insights: Maja Groff (International Lawyer, The Hague; Convenor of the Climate Governance Commission)

    6. Optional Leader Insights: Paul Polman (Former CEO, Unilever and co-author, ‘Net Positive’)

    1. Knowledge Check

    2. Course Completion Survey

    3. Key Takeaways

About this course

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