Executive Education
ESG Certificate
“Sustainability and growth must coexist” -
Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr
Develop the sustainability mindset needed to future-proof your leadership and drive growth.
The Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Certificate programme targets directors and executives looking to develop their understanding of ESG issues and concepts, equipping them with the tools required to drive ESG agendas in their respective organisations. This expert-led curriculum incorporates ESG theoretical frameworks and trends, situating them within a global context, with practical inputs intended to support executives as they review their roles in driving the ESG agenda. Our primary goal is to empower leaders to navigate a rapidly evolving and intricate subject equipped with the necessary tools to make valuable contributions to ESG discourse and leadership decisions. This programme is certified by The CPD Certification Service.
Course Topics
Introduction to ESG and Global Trends
This segment provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution from CSR to ESG, highlighting key issues businesses face today. You’ll explore strategic responses to ESG drivers, the controversies surrounding ESG, and the global trends shaping the ESG agenda. The sessions will covers critical topics like Generational differences in the workplace, corporate activism, and the growing influence of ESG on markets and stakeholders. By the end, you’ll have the tools and insights needed to navigate the evolving ESG landscape and its implications for your business.
The Role of Regulation and ESG Reporting
Participants will delve into the evolving governance (“G”) component of ESG and its role in driving organisational excellence. You’ll gain insights into the regulatory landscape, learning how to develop ESG strategies that align with business goals while meeting regulatory mandates. The session also covers ESG reporting, focusing on how to effectively communicate your ESG performance, navigate reporting standards, and avoid greenwashing. By the end, you’ll be equipped to leverage regulations and build trust with stakeholders through transparent and strategic ESG reporting.
ESG Leadership, Corporate Strategy & Value Creation
The segment provides a comprehensive guide to integrating ESG into corporate strategy and governance. You’ll explore key considerations for managing ESG risks, moving from compliance-driven approaches to proactive risk reduction, and best practices for designing an Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS). The session also covers the board’s role in ESG, examining debates on the material impact of ESG on corporate strategy and decision-making. Additionally, you’ll learn how to establish an effective ESG governance model tailored to your organization, with insights into board diversity, ESG oversight, and data-driven decision-making. The final session offers a reflection on the next steps, ensuring you’re equipped to engage the board, foster the right culture, and optimize ESG reporting.
The Role of Environment in TheBoardroom Africa
Regulators, investors, and clients are demanding that corporations improve their environmental performance. This increased scrutiny has pushed ESG onto board agendas. In this session, you will learn about the top environmental challenges facing corporations today. You will acquire knowledge of key environmental terminology and concepts and explore how changes to the environment impact financial performance. By the end of the session, you will understand the questions about environmental performance that leaders should be asking their organizations now.
Through TBrA’s ESG certification programme, I was exposed to practical approaches that organisations like mine have taken to adopt and implement sustainability within their space.! better understand how to focus on what matters to my business while successfully pushing the ESG agenda and monitoring our progress as we grow. I especially loved the depth of the training content, the supporting resources shared and the very experienced facilitators. I would recommend the programme to any female leader considering it.
Vivian Akwuaka
Group Head, Quality and Sustainability, Iwosan Investments Limited
The ESG Certificate Programme gave me a deeper insight into the ESG topic and how boards can introduce it to the agenda. I have learnt that boards should be concerned not only about having an ESG strategy but should measure the impact of their initiatives. I loved the depth of the programme content and the knowledge of the facilitators who not only taught theory but also shared live experiences and very practical examples
Maximilia N. Byenkya
Director, Uganda Telecommunications Corporation Limited
The programme provided me with the right frameworks to assess and try to measure our organisation’s ESG obligations and risks to future business sustainability. The reading materials provided for this course were great. The facilitators provided me with enough information and supporting materials to help me prepare our organisation for ESG
Antoinette Tesha-Ntlemo
Programme Director, Textiles and Apparels Gatsby Africa
The programme provided me with the right frameworks to assess and try to measure our organisation’s ESG obligations and risks to future business sustainability. The reading materials provided for this course were great. The facilitators provided me with enough information and supporting materials to help me prepare our organisation for ESG
Lusanda Netshitenzhe
Chief Executive Officer, TUHF21
Components
- 16 live sessions
- Certificate
- Regional context and global relevance
- Virtual
- Global faculty
- $ 1,799
Program Faculty
Rosalind Kainyah MBE
Rosalind Kainyah MBE is a leading expert in Sustainability and responsible business with over 30 years of experience across legal, executive, and board roles. She advises boards and senior executives on managing sustainability risks and opportunities. Rosalind serves on several corporate and non-profit boards, including discoverIE plc and CalBank Plc, and is a trusted authority in sectors like energy, finance, and healthcare. She is also an experienced non-executive director.
Alison Taylor
Alison Taylor is a Clinical Professor at NYU Stern School of Business, specialising in corporate integrity, risk, and responsibility. She serves as Executive Director of Ethical Systems and advises global companies on sustainability, ethics, and corporate strategy. A frequent speaker and writer, Alison’s work has been featured in leading publications like Harvard Business Review and Financial Times. She also holds senior advisory roles and is a board director at Preventable Surprises.
Janhavi Dadarkar
Janhavi has over 30 years of experience advising companies, directors, and entrepreneurs on corporate governance, company law, and intellectual property protection. She is a recognised expert in international commercial transactions and has worked with directors and organisations across sectors, including government and supranational bodies. Currently, she is the CEO of the Academy for Board Excellence and Programme Lead for IOD's Governance flagship programmes, with a passion for supporting business and philanthropic ventures as a non-executive and advisor.
Christine Uri
Christine is a seasoned C-Suite executive and former general counsel who led global legal and sustainability teams at a Fortune 500 energy company. Recognised as one of the Top 10 Women in Sustainability, she has extensive experience implementing ESG programmes on climate change, human rights, and ethics. Christine now advises executives on enhancing ESG performance and leads board training on integrating ESG principles into operations. She regularly shares insights on LinkedIn.
Marjorie Ngwenya
Marjorie is an independent non-executive director in the financial services sector and Chairperson of the Legal Resources Centre. She serves as an external member of the Prudential Regulation Committee of the Bank of England. A passionate leadership and life coach, she advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a Past President of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, she was its first person of colour and youngest president in 160 years.