Governance in Practice: ESG Oversight, Board Disclosures, and Pay Linkages

📅 Date: Thursday, 2nd October 2025 | 5 pm (CET time, GMT +2)
💻 Mode: Live Online Training
💰 Fee: USD 150
⏱ 3-Hour Live Session

Why This Course?

Governance is the backbone of ESG, yet in practice it often remains the weakest pillar. Boards face intensifying scrutiny from investors, regulators, and stakeholders to demonstrate clear oversight of sustainability strategy, risk management, and remuneration practices.

This masterclass takes participants inside a live boardroom simulation to experience governance in action. Rather than focusing only on theory, the session maps responsibilities across committees, clarifies decision-making accountability, and addresses the complex question of how to link executive pay with sustainability performance.

By the end of the course, participants will not just understand what good ESG governance looks like — they will have practiced it in a structured, scenario-driven exercise.

Regulatory Context

Governance expectations are rapidly evolving across global standards:

• ISSB S1 & S2: Require boards to disclose governance structures and oversight of sustainability-related risks and opportunities.

• EU CSRD / ESRS: Demand detailed reporting on board and management responsibilities.

• SEC Climate Rule (US): Emphasizes disclosure of governance around climate risks.

• GRI Standards: Highlight governance and remuneration as critical areas of disclosure.

In addition, investors are increasingly voting against boards where sustainability oversight is weak, and sustainability-linked pay is quickly becoming a mainstream expectation. Companies without robust governance frameworks risk reputational damage, shareholder pushback, and misalignment with global capital markets.

Key Takeaways

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

1. Map oversight responsibilities (GOV-1) across boards, committees, and executives.

2. Clarify delegation and accountability for ESG-related decisions.

3. Draft sustainability-linked pay structures (GOV-2) tied to measurable KPIs.

4. Evaluate governance disclosures against ISSB, CSRD, and SEC expectations.

5. Benchmark governance practices against global peers and investor demands.

6. Strengthen board-level ESG readiness for assurance, audits, and stakeholder reviews.

Who Should Attend?

This masterclass is designed for:

• Board Members & Chairs

• Nomination & Remuneration Committees

• Audit & Risk Committees

• Company Secretaries

• C-Suite Executives (CEO, CFO, CSO)

• Governance & Compliance Officers

• Sustainability Leaders supporting board oversight

Course Features

• Live Training Session with expert faculty

• Boardroom Simulation Exercise with mapped roles and decision flows

• Downloadable Governance Toolkit (checklists, sample pay linkages, disclosure templates)

• Participation Certificate for all attendees

• Session Recording (30 days access) for review and reinforcement

• Resource Pack including slides, regulatory references, and case examples