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Key details

Mode of delivery: Classroom-based

Course code: CG13B

Duration: 3 days

Fee: £2,785.00 + VAT

CPD Hours: 18

Course Overview

This course covers the board’s role in sustainability and climate governance, including ESG expectations, climate risk frameworks, and leadership indicators. It explores investor pressures, activism, and governance differences across enterprise types. Additionally, it examines accountability in AI, data privacy, cyber resilience, and the impact of digital regulations, emphasising strong internal controls and regulatory culture in technology-driven environments.

Agenda

Day—1 Sustainability and Climate Governance

ESG expectations and board responsibility for sustainability
Climate risk governance and global disclosure frameworks (e.g., CSRD, TCFD)
Defining the sustainable company: indicators and leadership

Day—2 Investor Pressures and Activism

Institutional investors and ESG mandates
Managing shareholder activism and reputational risk
Governance in public vs private and state-owned enterprises

Day—3 Tech, AI, and Regulatory Oversight

Board accountability in AI, data privacy, and cyber resilience
Digital regulation: EU AI Act, NIST frameworks, and beyond
Regulatory culture and internal controls in complex systems

Course Review

Summary and recap of key learning objectives
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Target Audience

New and aspiring Non-Executive Directors.
Board Members seeking to refresh their understanding of governance foundations.
Company Secretaries, CEOs, Senior Managers, and Governance Professionals.
Leaders in private companies, public institutions, state-owned enterprises, and NGOs.
Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Professionals seeking grounding in governance fundamentals.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to implement a successful strategy that enables you to:

Understand the role of the board in overseeing ESG integration and develop strategies for embedding sustainability into corporate governance.
Identify key climate risk management practices and comprehend the requirements of major global disclosure frameworks.
Assess sustainability indicators and demonstrate leadership qualities essential for fostering a sustainable organisational culture.
recognise the influence of institutional investors and how ESG mandates shape corporate strategies.
Anticipate, manage, and respond to shareholder activism while protecting organisational reputation.
Compare governance structures across different enterprise types and analyse their unique challenges and opportunities.
Ensure ethical AI use, protect data privacy, and maintain cyber resilience in accordance with board responsibilities.
Identify key regulatory frameworks affecting digital and AI technologies and evaluate their implications for governance.
Foster a strong regulatory culture and implement effective internal controls within complex technological systems.