This module is part of the Global Competent Boards Designation (GCB.D) and Certification Program and the Sustainability Governance Certificate Program.

In this module, you will:

  • Understand ESG ratings, rankings, indices and integration frameworks, as well as materiality risk and opportunity assessments

  • Discover why financial materiality assessments are integral to ESG being embedded in company strategy and board oversight

  • Get under the skin of ESG in businesses to discern greenwashing, “greenwishing” and “greenwalking”

  • Look at what investors are asking for and why does that matter

  • Uncover how ESG disclosure issues are leading to securities class actions and civil litigation

  • Learn how to integrate emerging risks into enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks

  • Anticipate future trends and new requirements

  • Scrutinize oversight, accountability and the role of the board committees

  • Gain a Competent Boards Micro-Credential

Course content includes:

    1. Strategic Topics

    2. Leader Insights: Erika Karp & Upkar Arora

    3. Leader Insights: Aron Cramer

    4. Leader Insights: Ulrika Hasselgren

    5. Key Takeaways

    1. Module Knowledge Check

    2. Course Completion Survey

    3. Congratulations on Completing the Module!

About this course

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