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:

  • Elevate your ESG awareness through our toolbox of self-reflecting questions, readings, case studies, and mind-opening recordings of leading ESG experts

  • Understand how asset managers, hedge funds, high-wealth individuals and proxy advisors are impacting boards of directors and board agendas

  • Identify new business models such as stakeholder capitalism, the circular economy, regenerative and net-positive businesses and the 5th industrial revolution

  • Study the tsunami of guidelines, regulations and ESG reporting frameworks that are impacting businesses’ licence to operate

  • Understand how to identify and deal proactively with changing shareholder expectations

  • Study the fast-evolving views and understandings of fiduciary duty across regions

  • Examine organisational purpose and how to ensure it adds value

  • Explore the role of board committees in embedding ESG in business strategy

  • Gain a Competent Boards Micro-Credential!

Course content includes:

    1. Strategic Topics

    2. Leader Insights: Georg Kell

    3. Leader Insights: Jens Moberg

    4. Leader Insights: Martin Wolf

    5. Leader Insights: Alexandra Rogan

    6. Key Takeaways

    1. Module Knowledge Check

    2. Course Completion Survey

About this course

  • $500.00
  • 5 hours of course content
  • Access for 1 month