Description
Background / Overview
Boards today face increasing pressure to provide oversight not only in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) but also in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. Regulators, investors, and stakeholders demand transparency, accountability, and sustainable practices. Effective board leadership in these areas strengthens corporate resilience, protects reputation, and enhances long-term value creation.
This focused 2-hour program equips board members with practical frameworks, global best practices, and strategic oversight tools to integrate GRC and ESG into organizational decision-making. It highlights how boards can balance compliance obligations with sustainability goals, while ensuring ethical leadership and stakeholder trust.
Agenda / Content (2 Hours)
Session 1 (20 mins): GRC & ESG in the Boardroom – Why It Matters
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Shifting expectations of boards and directors
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Intersection of GRC and ESG in modern governance
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Case insights: corporate scandals & ESG failures
Session 2 (35 mins): Board Oversight of GRC
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Fiduciary duties and regulatory accountability
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Risk oversight: financial, cyber, reputational, and emerging risks
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Compliance frameworks (global & local regulations)
Session 3 (35 mins): Board Oversight of ESG
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ESG trends, disclosures, and reporting standards (GRI, SASB, ISSB)
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Climate risk, diversity, and social responsibility
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Integrating ESG into corporate strategy and risk appetite
Session 4 (20 mins): Leadership Tools & Best Practices
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The “effective boardroom questions” toolkit
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Building a culture of accountability, integrity, and sustainability
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Practical steps for embedding ESG & GRC alignment
Wrap-Up (10 mins): Key Takeaways & Board Action Points
Objectives
By the end of this training, board members will:
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Understand the evolving role of boards in GRC and ESG oversight.
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Recognize global trends, regulations, and stakeholder expectations.
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Strengthen their ability to oversee enterprise risk and compliance frameworks.
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Provide effective leadership in guiding ESG strategy and disclosures.
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Ask the right strategic questions to management on GRC & ESG alignment.
Expected Outcomes
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Enhanced board-level competency in overseeing GRC and ESG responsibilities.
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Practical tools for integrating ESG risks and opportunities into enterprise governance.
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Stronger ability to balance compliance and sustainability for long-term value creation.
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Improved stakeholder trust through effective board leadership in ethics, governance, and sustainability.
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Action-oriented checklists to guide boardroom discussions on GRC & ESG.
