Live Online Masterclass

The ESG Boardroom

Fiduciary Duty to Future Value: Mastering ESG Strategy, Climate Risk, and Board Oversight for Sustainable Governance

7th – 8th December 2026 Live Online

Dubai Timing (GST/GMT+4)09:00 AM – 03:30 PM
Malaysia Timing (MYT/GMT+8)01:00 PM – 07:30 PM
London Timing (BST/GMT+1)06:00 AM – 12:30 PM
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At A Glance

Course Overview

This comprehensive two-day program equips board members and senior leaders with the essential ESG knowledge required to oversee organizational strategy, risk, and performance in line with global reporting and governance expectations.

Grounded in the GRI Standards framework, the training builds a strong foundation in sustainability reporting, materiality assessment, stakeholder engagement, and disclosure practices.

Participants will also gain an understanding of the UN SDGs, climate risk, carbon footprint fundamentals, and the board’s role in ensuring ethical, transparent, and impact-driven governance.

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Course Duration
2 Days
Format
Live Virtual Training
Event Code
CS-ESGBR-015
Certification
Certificate of Attendance
Core Focus
GRI Standards, SDGs & Climate Risk
GOVERNANCE

Key Learning Outcomes

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

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Understand the Global ESG Landscape

Grasp its implications for board-level oversight and interpret sustainability disclosures to evaluate the quality of ESG reporting.

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Master the GRI Standards & SDGs

Explain the structure, purpose, and requirements of the GRI Standards, and understand how SDGs guide responsible business action.

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Connect ESG Priorities to Strategy

Identify and prioritize material ESG topics using a GRI-aligned approach, connecting them to corporate strategy and risk management.

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Build Climate & Carbon Literacy

Gain basic literacy in carbon accounting (Scopes 1, 2, and 3), climate-related risks, and recognize the board’s role in decarbonization pathways.

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Strengthen Decision-Making

Enhance governance and decision-making through ESG integration and ethical considerations at the highest level.

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Practical Engagement

Engage in informed discussions using real case studies and hands-on exercises tailored for executives.

Why You Should Attend?

Using real world case studies, interactive discussions, and a climate literacy exercise, this training provides board-level clarity.

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Strengthen Governance

Gain clarity on board-level ESG responsibilities, regulatory expectations, and global best practices to reduce organizational risk.

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Strategic Decision-Making

Learn how ESG directly affects financial performance, long-term value creation, and competitive market positioning.

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Improve Reporting Quality

Apply the GRI Standards to ensure transparent, standardized, and stakeholder-aligned disclosures while avoiding greenwashing.

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Build Climate Literacy

Understand climate science, carbon emissions (Scopes 1-3), and transition risks through practical, hands-on experiences.

AGENDA

Training Agenda

2-Day Comprehensive Programme

Day 1
GRI Foundations, Materiality & Strategic Alignment
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Session 1: Introduction to ESG for Boards
  • The evolution of ESG: key drivers, trends, and global momentum.
  • Why ESG matters for boards: fiduciary duties & expectations.
  • Regulatory landscape: GRI, ISSB, CSRD, stock-exchange mandates.
  • Stakeholder capitalism and purpose driven governance.
Session 2: GRI Standards Fundamentals
  • What the GRI Standards are and what they are designed to achieve.
  • Universal, sector, and topic-specific Standards.
  • Understanding “in accordance with” and GRI referenced reporting.
Session 3: Materiality Assessment
  • Determining impacts, risks, and opportunities.
  • Identifying material topics using the GRI process.
  • Collecting stakeholder input and linking to board oversight.
  • How boards use materiality outcomes to guide strategy.
Session 4: Reporting on Material Topics
  • Structuring high quality ESG disclosures.
  • GRI Content Index and quality expectations.
  • Ensuring completeness, accuracy, and reliability.
Session 5: UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • How SDGs can strengthen strategy and stakeholder credibility.
  • Prioritizing SDGs based on materiality and measuring contribution.
  • Workshop: Hands on practice through local case studies.
Day 2
Climate Literacy, Carbon Basics & Governance
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Session 1: Climate Change & Transition Risks
  • Climate science essentials.
  • Physical vs. transition risks (TCFD/ISSB lens).
  • Corporate exposure to climate risk & Net Zero commitments.
Session 2: Carbon Footprint Fundamentals
  • What is a carbon footprint? Scopes 1, 2, and 3 explained.
  • Emission hotspots across industries.
  • What boards should ask when reviewing carbon data.
Session 3: ESG Governance & Accountability
  • Creating effective ESG governance frameworks.
  • Board committees, ESG charters, and accountability structures.
  • Oversight of human rights, supply chain, and ethics.
Session 4: ESG Reporting, Assurance & Avoiding Greenwashing
  • How boards evaluate sustainability reports & Key KPIs.
  • Internal controls for ESG data & independent assurance.
  • Identifying weak disclosures or misleading claims.
Session 5: The ESG-Ready Board
  • Leadership mindsets needed for sustainability transformation.
  • Innovation, circularity, and long-term systems thinking.
  • Workshop: Hands on climate literacy activity to understand.
09:00 am – 09:30 amRegistration & Coffee Break
09:30 am – 11:30 amCourse Session
11:30 am – 12:00 pmNetworking & Coffee Break
12:00 pm – 01:30 pmCourse Session
01:30 pm – 02:30 pmNetworking & Luncheon
02:30 pm – 03:30 pmCourse Session

Who Should Attend?

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    Board Directors & C-Suite Executives seeking to oversee ESG and integrate sustainability into corporate strategy.
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    Strategy, Risk, and Governance Leaders managing long-term enterprise value and compliance.
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    Sustainability & ESG Managers responsible for implementing frameworks like GRI and SDG alignments.
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    Internal Audit & Compliance Teams ensuring data reliability, mitigating greenwashing, and auditing ESG disclosures.
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    Senior Decision-Makers involved in reporting, sustainability transformation, and climate action.
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

This comprehensive two-day program equips board members and senior leaders with the essential ESG knowledge required to oversee organizational strategy, risk, and performance in line with global reporting and governance expectations.

Board Directors, C-Suite Executives, Strategy/Risk/Governance Leaders, Sustainability & ESG Managers, and Internal Audit & Compliance Teams.

The course is grounded in the GRI Standards framework and covers UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Climate Risk, Carbon Footprint (Scopes 1-3), and overall ESG Governance.

The course is delivered exclusively as a Live Virtual Training spanning 2 days (7th - 8th December 2026).

Individual delegates are USD 995, groups (2-4 delegates) are USD 795/delegate, and corporate groups (5+ delegates) are USD 645/delegate.

Yes, all participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance from Corsol Corporate Solutions upon successfully completing the training.

Investment & Registration

Event Code: CS-ESGBR-015  |  7th – 8th December 2026

Live Virtual Attendance (Online)

Delegate 1

USD 995

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Group

USD 795

Book 2 to 4 delegates

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Corporate

USD 645

Book 5 or more

Online Attendance · Excl. taxes

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Payment is required within 5 working days of receiving the invoice.

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