Environmental, social and governance (ESG) is an emerging theme and increasingly seen by stakeholders and an indicator of a company’s long-term viability. Companies all over the world are increasingly focused on their performance in various ESG measures and view ESG issues as a business imperative.
The ESG strategy of a company covers a large area of the organisation, requiring different functions to collaborate on common goals and reporting that is strongly linked to the overall business plan.
In this session, we will discuss the following:
- What is the role of the Board in managing and governing ESG priorities?
- Why should companies prioritize ESG risks and opportunities? Are the most important ones integrated into business strategies?
- What are relevant metrics, and how should companies incorporate ESG management and performance disclosure?
The Emerging Trends Talk Series consists of 3, one-hour talks which will be held throughout 2022 covering focus areas crucial in cultivating a forward-looking mindset and the right organisational culture to turn risks into growth opportunities for long-term sustainability.
Learning Outcome
- Identify opportunities, risks and potential impact of existing and emerging ESG issues on the organization
- Determine the current maturity of their organization’s ESG strategies
- Identify tips to maximize the effectiveness of board's ESG oversight.
Target Audience
The programme is targeted but not limited to
- Existing Board Directors
- All business decision makers
- Aspiring Board Directors
- Senior management of organisations
- Chief Data Privacy Officers
| Virtual Classroom Format | |
 | Interactive Facilitated Learning |
Programme
| Time | Agenda |
| 9.55am | Introduction and Housekeeping |
| 10.00am | Overview of ESG priorities and why Boards should pay attention |
| 10.20am | Global research on what directors are thinking about ESG |
| 10.35am | How to meaningfully embed ESG strategies within companies |
| 10.50pm | Summary and Q&A |
| 11.00am | End of Programme |
The Organiser reserves the right to alter the content and timing of the programme as it deems fit and is not responsible for cancellations due to unforeseen circumstances.
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