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ESG Governance & Board Oversight Training Course

Equips boards to define ESG roles across committees and management, oversee material sustainability risks and disclosures, and embed ESG in corporate strategy.

ESGR · ESG Risk & GovernanceAll Levels#2760ClassroomEnglish , Arabic
Duration
5 Days
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Sectors:Risk, Compliance & GovernanceCategories:ESG Risk & Governance

Course Overview

This course focuses on integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into corporate governance, board responsibilities, risk oversight, and strategic decision-making. Participants examine how boards and executive leadership can establish ESG accountability, assess material sustainability risks, oversee disclosures, and align ESG priorities with organizational objectives. The programme covers ESG governance structures, materiality assessment, sustainability-related risks, performance indicators, reporting controls, and stakeholder expectations. Practical exercises enable participants to evaluate ESG risks, review board-level reporting, and develop an oversight framework linked to measurable objectives and organizational priorities.

Learning Objectives

  • Explain the role of boards in ESG governance and sustainability oversight.
  • Define ESG responsibilities across the board, committees, and executive management.
  • Identify material environmental, social, and governance risks and opportunities.
  • Integrate ESG considerations into corporate strategy and enterprise risk management.
  • Establish ESG oversight policies, accountability structures, and reporting processes.
  • Evaluate sustainability performance indicators and management targets.
  • Review ESG disclosures and assess the reliability of reported information.
  • Strengthen oversight of climate-related, social, ethical, and governance risks.
  • Assess stakeholder expectations and their implications for board decisions.
  • Develop an actionable ESG governance and board oversight framework.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for board members, board committee members, chief executive officers, chief financial officers, corporate governance professionals, risk managers, compliance officers, sustainability leaders, internal auditors, and senior executives responsible for ESG strategy, reporting, and oversight. It is particularly relevant to government-related organizations, banks, financial institutions, oil and gas companies, industrial enterprises, and large corporations seeking to strengthen sustainability governance, improve risk oversight, enhance reporting quality, and integrate ESG considerations into strategic and operational decisions.

Learning Outcomes

  • Define board-level ESG oversight responsibilities and governance arrangements.
  • Identify material ESG issues relevant to organizational strategy and operations.
  • Evaluate ESG risks and opportunities within enterprise risk management.
  • Establish clear accountability for ESG performance across the organization.
  • Review ESG policies, targets, indicators, and management reporting.
  • Assess the quality and consistency of sustainability disclosures.
  • Evaluate climate-related and broader sustainability risks affecting business resilience.
  • Strengthen oversight of ethical conduct, workforce matters, and stakeholder relationships.
  • Identify weaknesses in ESG governance and reporting controls.
  • Prepare a board-level ESG oversight plan with priorities, responsibilities, and measurable targets.

Course Outline

Day 1

ESG Governance Principles and Board Responsibilities

  • Environmental, social, and governance principles in corporate governance.
  • The board's role in ESG strategy, oversight, and accountability.
  • Responsibilities of board committees and executive management.
  • Integrating ESG priorities into corporate strategy and business planning.
  • ESG governance structures, policies, and decision-making processes.
  • Board oversight of ethics, organizational culture, and responsible business conduct.
  • Practical exercise: Develop an ESG responsibility matrix defining board, committee, and executive management roles.
Day 2

ESG Materiality, Risk Assessment, and Strategic Integration

  • Identifying material ESG issues based on organizational activities and stakeholder expectations.
  • Assessing environmental, social, and governance risks and opportunities.
  • Evaluating climate-related risks, resource use, workforce issues, and business ethics.
  • Integrating ESG risks into enterprise risk registers and risk management processes.
  • Assessing financial, operational, regulatory, and reputational implications.
  • Prioritizing ESG issues according to materiality, impact, and strategic relevance.
  • Practical exercise: Conduct a materiality assessment and prepare a prioritized ESG risk register for a sample organization.
Day 3

ESG Performance, Targets, and Management Accountability

  • Establishing ESG objectives aligned with organizational strategy.
  • Selecting key performance indicators for environmental, social, and governance priorities.
  • Defining measurable targets, baselines, responsibilities, and review periods.
  • Monitoring emissions, resource efficiency, workforce indicators, ethics, and governance performance where relevant.
  • Linking ESG performance reviews to management accountability.
  • Evaluating data quality, control weaknesses, and performance gaps.
  • Practical exercise: Develop a board-level ESG dashboard with indicators, targets, accountable owners, and reporting frequency.
Day 4

ESG Disclosure, Reporting, and Assurance

  • Understanding the purpose of sustainability reporting and board-level disclosure oversight.
  • Reviewing relevant reporting frameworks and disclosure requirements, including IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards and the GRI Standards.
  • Evaluating materiality, consistency, completeness, and traceability of ESG information.
  • Establishing internal controls over sustainability data and reporting processes.
  • Reviewing climate-related disclosures, governance descriptions, risk management information, and performance metrics.
  • Understanding assurance arrangements and the roles of internal audit and independent assurance providers.
  • Managing disclosure risks, unsupported claims, and potential greenwashing.
  • Practical exercise: Review a sample ESG report, identify weaknesses in disclosures and supporting evidence, and recommend corrective actions.
Day 5

Board Oversight Framework and ESG Action Planning

  • Establishing a board-level ESG oversight calendar and reporting structure.
  • Defining escalation criteria for material ESG risks and performance deviations.
  • Integrating ESG oversight into board agendas, committee reviews, and strategic decisions.
  • Evaluating management reporting and the effectiveness of governance controls.
  • Prioritizing improvements based on materiality, risk exposure, and organizational resources.
  • Developing implementation milestones and monitoring arrangements.
  • Establishing a continuous improvement process for ESG governance.
  • Final workshop: Prepare a board-level ESG governance and oversight plan covering material issues, governance responsibilities, risk priorities, performance indicators, reporting controls, review cycles, and a 90-day implementation roadmap.

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Madinah · 8 – 12 Feb 2027 · Classroom

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