Expert-level certification in board-level climate governance. 6 modules, 67 slides covering fiduciary duty and director liability for climate risk (Companies Act s172, ClientEarth vs Shell), TCFD/ISSB S1 governance pillar, board composition and climate competence requirements, executive remuneration linked to climate KPIs, scenario analysis for board decision-making (physical + transition risk), transition plan oversight and Say on Climate advisory votes, capital allocation under climate constraints, climate litigation risk, greenwashing liability (EU Green Claims Directive), investor engagement (Climate Action 100+, TPI), and regulatory frameworks across UK, EU, and global jurisdictions. Real board governance case studies: Unilever (CTAP, 99.6% shareholder vote) and NatWest (climate as first-order financial risk, PRA SS3/19 compliance). 10-point board self-assessment exercise. RSustain Matrix and ClimateAdapt tool integration. Updated for ISSB S1 competence requirements and 2026 regulatory developments.
"The course content is directly applicable to my day-to-day work. The frameworks and templates saved me weeks of research."
"Excellent structured approach to sustainability reporting. The CSRD module alone was worth the investment."
Developed by practitioners experienced in GHG Protocol implementation, SBTi target-setting, carbon market mechanisms, and corporate net zero transition planning.