About This Training
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations are increasingly influencing how organizations manage risks, develop strategies, access capital and maintain stakeholder confidence.
For boards and senior executives, effective ESG governance requires more than reviewing sustainability reports. It demands clear oversight responsibilities, informed decision-making, accountability and the ability to challenge management on sustainability-related risks, opportunities and commitments.
This practical ESG Governance for Boards & Directors Training equips board members, directors and senior governance professionals with the knowledge and skills to provide effective ESG oversight and strengthen organizational accountability.
Participants will explore how ESG considerations influence corporate strategy, enterprise risk management, climate governance, regulatory expectations, sustainability disclosures and long-term organizational resilience.
Through boardroom simulations, governance case studies, practical exercises and guided discussions, the training helps participants strengthen their ability to make informed ESG governance decisions while maintaining a clear distinction between board oversight and management responsibilities.
What You Will Learn
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Understand the board's responsibilities in ESG governance and sustainability oversight.
- Define appropriate ESG oversight mandates and accountability structures.
- Evaluate ESG risks, opportunities and their implications for organizational strategy.
- Strengthen board oversight of climate-related risks and sustainability commitments.
- Assess ESG materiality and challenge management's strategic priorities.
- Integrate ESG considerations into enterprise risk management and corporate governance.
- Interpret ESG performance indicators and management dashboards.
- Oversee sustainability disclosures and reporting arrangements.
- Strengthen governance controls to address misleading sustainability claims.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of ESG governance and committee structures.
- Develop a practical ESG oversight agenda for boards and board committees.
Who Should Attend?
This executive training is designed for professionals responsible for corporate governance, strategic oversight, risk management and organizational accountability, including:
- Board Chairpersons
- Board Members and Non-Executive Directors
- Board Committee Members
- Chief Executive Officers
- Executive Directors
- Company Secretaries
- Corporate Governance Professionals
- Chief Risk Officers and Risk Managers
- Compliance and Sustainability Executives
- Internal Audit Leaders
- Senior Legal and Corporate Affairs Professionals
- Government and Public-Sector Board Members
- NGO and Development Institution Governing-Body Members
What to Expect
This is a practical, instructor-led executive training programme designed for board members and senior decision-makers.
Participants will work through realistic boardroom scenarios, governance case studies, ESG risk assessments, sustainability disclosure reviews and practical oversight exercises.
The programme emphasizes the application of ESG governance principles to real organizational challenges, helping participants strengthen board accountability, strategic oversight and informed decision-making.
Key Areas Covered
- ESG Governance and Board Responsibilities
- Board ESG Mandate and Accountability
- Fiduciary Oversight and Corporate Governance
- ESG Governance Structures and Board Committees
- ESG Materiality Oversight
- ESG Risk Assessment and Management
- Integrating ESG into Corporate Strategy
- Climate Risk and Sustainability Oversight
- ESG Performance Monitoring and Board Dashboards
- Sustainability Reporting and Disclosure Oversight
- IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 Governance Considerations
- ESG Assurance and Internal Audit
- Managing Greenwashing and Sustainability Claims
- Board ESG Action Planning
Practical Learning Outcomes
Throughout the programme, participants will work with practical governance tools and exercises, including:
- Board ESG mandate development
- ESG governance and committee structure mapping
- ESG risk-oversight exercises
- Sustainability disclosure reviews
- ESG performance dashboard interpretation
- Climate governance scenarios
- Development of an annual board ESG oversight agenda
Training Approach
The programme combines:
- Instructor-led executive learning
- Boardroom simulations
- ESG governance case studies
- Practical risk-oversight exercises
- Board and committee discussions
- Sustainability reporting reviews
- Governance assessment exercises
- Interactive professional discussions
Training Duration & Event Details
5-Day Classroom Training
Training Dates: 16–20 November 2026 (Monday–Friday)
Daily Schedule: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM EAT
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Registration covers the complete five-day executive training programme.
Certification
Participants who successfully complete the programme will receive a Certificate of Course Completion from Devimpact Institute.
Why Attend?
Effective ESG governance is increasingly important for organizations seeking to strengthen accountability, manage sustainability-related risks and make informed strategic decisions.
This training provides board members and senior executives with practical knowledge, governance tools and professional insights to strengthen ESG oversight and support organizational resilience.
Participants will also have an opportunity to engage with fellow professionals involved in corporate governance, risk management and sustainability leadership.
Registration & Enquiries
Interested in attending the ESG Governance for Boards & Directors Training in Nairobi?
To register, request an invoice or make an enquiry, contact Devimpact Institute.
Email: [email protected]
Kindly include your full name, organization and course title in your email so our team can assist you with registration.
Strengthen your ESG governance expertise and boardroom decision-making with Devimpact Institute.
Register here
https://devimpactinstitute.com/courses/esg/training-on-esg-governance-for-boards/
Event venue
Nairobi Safari Club by Swiss-Belhotel, University Wy, Nairobi, Kenya
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