Time to master the ESG landscape!

“Boards and individual directors are facing increasing expectations as many issues have become governance issues. They are faced with all kinds of dilemmas as directors are held accountable by both shareholders and several stakeholders. How do they deal with these conflicting interests and the problems that arise? Expertise and skills are part of the answer. They are fundamental to reorient companies to help solving humanity’ biggest challenges. Education and staying constantly informed will be crucial for directors in 2024.” (Sandra Gobert in her New Year message)

What do you as a director really need to know about the Green Deal, How ESG, SFRD, ESRS, CSRD, CS3D and all those other regulatory matters on sustainability? will these new rules affect your responsibilities and boaryour er can you as a board director! of directors in several areas.

We are all aware that the necessary transformations to limit global warming will heavily influence the strategic, monitoring and leadership support roles of the board

This is why GUBERNA developed a very practical training session tailored to the busy director. In two one-day ns, directors are armed with the essential information and useful best practices to be fit and ready for the challenges accompanying the sustainability transition, which climate is only a part of. .

The participants of our 2023 session were very enthusiastic and confirmed that the program exceeded their expectations. When asked about their motivation for participating, they replied with statements such as:

"I really need to understand what they are talking about in the board. And I need to be able to ask the right questions.”
"I see it as a matter of professionalism and professional honour to keep educating myself on issues that really matter.”
“I know that sustainable value creation is very important but I don't know yet how I can contribute as a director.”
“I want to learn to balance the legitimate interests of the shareholders and the other stakeholders.”
I want to be able to value sustainability and emissions in various possible investment decisions and ask the right questions about them.
“I want to understand know how to reconcile governance and sustainability and I want to be able to motivate and inspire the management towards an ethical leadership.”
“I want to learn the best possible business model to embed ESG in our governance.”
“I want to grasp our impact on the environment and the impact of the environment on our organisation.”

Backed by this strong appreciation and demand, GUBERNA is now pleased to announce its fourth edition. It will take place on April 17 and 23 in Brussels. Our program consists of different sessions with several specialist interventions and director testimonials.

Dr. Saartje Verbeke, Portfolio Director GUBERNA  acts as the “event chairperson of the day and clarifies the project:

“On the first day we undertake a case-based approach to master the ESG landscape.

First we investigate what sustainability means for your board and how the classical board roles should be redefined. We discover the new director duties and the impact of the EU taxonomy and the CSRD on your organisation. We will also learn how ESG considerations specifically affect capital allocations and your financial statements.  

On the second day we will focus on sustainable value creation from a board’s perspective with topics as ‘a rationale for Business Transformation’ , ‘sustainable CEO leadership in the board’  and ‘the role of a board in the sustainability transition’. We close the day with a workshop on diversity and inclusion.

The training will be frequently interrupted for exercises and small discussions among the participants.”

By completing this course,  you will receive a certificate. Moreover, If you follow both 'A Governance Roadmap to Sustainable Value Creation', and the ‘Director Climate Journey -training’, you can earn a ‘Sustainable Directorship Certificate’.

Remember that a strong and informed board makes the difference: “It can pursue sustainable value creation by setting the company’s long term strategy, appropriately defining the corporate purpose, putting in place effective, responsible leadership and monitoring the company’s performance.”