Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations are now a core responsibility of the board, shaping how organisations govern risk, set strategy, and create long-term value. No longer confined to compliance or reporting, ESG has become a critical governance lever, influencing resilience, competitiveness, capital access, and stakeholder confidence.

This course is designed for board directors and senior leaders seeking to strengthen their oversight of ESG as part of effective governance. It focuses on how boards integrate ESG into governance frameworks, strategic decision-making, risk oversight, and performance monitoring, with particular attention to the realities facing organisations operating across Africa and other emerging markets. Through practical case studies, governance frameworks, and applied boardroom exercises, participants will examine how effective boards move beyond risk management to actively use ESG as a driver of value creation.

The sessions explore how directors can ensure ESG is embedded in board agendas, committee structures, incentives, and leadership accountability, so that sustainability, ethics, and inclusive growth are governed deliberately and consistently at the highest level.