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ESG corporate boards

How corporate boards can oversee environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks

Date
19 November 2025
Type
Online

As the risks associated with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues – such as climate change and human rights – become increasingly evident, and with heightened investor focus on these matters, it is crucial for corporate boards to understand how these issues impact business strategy and performance. 

Boards play a vital role in ensuring companies recognise and navigate an ever-evolving risk landscape. This workshop will offer directors and their advisors valuable insights into the evolving regulatory landscape and their responsibilities in identifying, managing, and overseeing ESG risks.

This knowledge is essential for avoiding liability and potential reputational or financial damage to the company.

  • Gain practical insights on how to effectively oversee ESG risks.
  • Receive practical and actionable advice.
  • Learn from your peers' experience.
  • Boost your core skills. 
  • Understand the latest legislation relating to ESG.
  • Recognise how to approach ESG governance requirements.
  • Explain director's obligations.
  • Learn how to identify and manage ESG risks and disclosure.

C-suite, directors, NEDs, ESG committees and executive boards. 
Company secretaries. 
Compliance teams and general counsel. 
Sustainability and ethics managers. 

  • Type

    Online

  • Date

    19 November 2025

This course takes place online via Zoom on 19 November 2025, from 13:30 to 17:00 BST.

£545 for IOSH members (excluding VAT)
£595 for non-members (excluding VAT)

This course is worth 3.5 hours for your IOSH CPD record.