+27 11 057 6895 Request Brochure
Home / Programme Agenda

The Course Content

Programme Agenda

A practical 3-day ESG leadership, governance and sustainability curriculum covering 14 modules from ESG foundations to boardroom simulations and ESG action planning.

3Intensive Training Days
14Core Learning Modules
1ESG Action Plan

Day 1 introduces ESG, sustainable leadership, business sustainability, board oversight, climate governance and social value creation.

Day One

Module 1: Introduction to ESG & Sustainable Leadership

  • Understanding ESG fundamentals
  • ESG vs Sustainability vs CSR
  • Evolution of ESG globally and in Africa
  • Why ESG matters to Boards and Executives
  • ESG as a driver of long-term value creation
  • Stakeholder capitalism and responsible leadership
  • Emerging ESG trends in Africa
Day One

Module 2: Business Sustainability & Future-Ready Organisations

  • Sustainability as a strategic imperative
  • Business resilience and long-term sustainability
  • ESG and competitive advantage
  • ESG integration into corporate strategy
  • ESG innovation and transformation
  • Sustainability and enterprise value
Day One

Module 3: The Role of Boards & Executives in ESG Governance

  • Fiduciary duties and ESG accountability
  • Board oversight responsibilities
  • ESG governance structures and committees
  • Executive accountability and ESG KPIs
  • Embedding ESG into governance frameworks
  • Ethical leadership and organisational culture
  • Board ESG maturity models
Day One

Module 4: Environmental (“E”) Factors & Climate Governance

  • Climate change and business risk
  • Carbon emissions and decarbonisation
  • Water stewardship and biodiversity
  • Energy transition and renewable energy
  • Waste management and circular economy
  • Environmental compliance obligations
  • Physical and transition climate risks
Day One

Module 5: Social (“S”) Factors & Stakeholder Value Creation

  • Human capital and workforce wellbeing
  • Diversity, equity and inclusion
  • Labour relations and employee engagement
  • Health, safety and wellness governance
  • Community engagement and social licence to operate
  • Human rights and ethical supply chains
  • Transformation and socio-economic development

Day 2 focuses on governance, ethical leadership, ESG frameworks, risk management, reporting, assurance and sustainable finance.

Day Two

Module 6: Governance (“G”) & Ethical Corporate Leadership

  • Corporate governance and ethics
  • Anti-corruption and anti-bribery frameworks
  • Board independence and effectiveness
  • Executive remuneration and ESG metrics
  • Whistleblowing and ethics programmes
  • Transparency and accountability
  • Data governance and cybersecurity
Day Two

Module 7: ESG Frameworks, Standards & Regulatory Environment

  • King IV™ guidance
  • JSE Sustainability Disclosure Guidance
  • ESG disclosure expectations
  • Climate governance obligations
  • Emerging African ESG regulatory trends
Day Two

Module 8: ESG Risk Management & Enterprise Strategy

  • ESG risk identification and assessment
  • ESG integration into Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
  • Climate scenario planning
  • Materiality assessments
  • ESG performance measurement and KPIs
  • ESG strategy alignment
  • Building resilient organisations
Day Two

Module 9: ESG Reporting, Disclosure & Assurance

  • Sustainability reporting principles
  • ESG data management and reporting systems
  • Materiality and stakeholder disclosures
  • ESG assurance and verification
  • Avoiding greenwashing
  • Investor-focused ESG reporting
  • Integrated reporting best practices
Day Two

Module 10: ESG Investing & Sustainable Finance

  • ESG investing trends globally and in Africa
  • Sustainable finance principles
  • ESG ratings and investor expectations
  • Responsible investment strategies
  • Impact investing and blended finance
  • Green financing opportunities
  • Accessing climate finance

Day 3 moves into ESG strategy, implementation, transformation, boardroom simulations and practical action planning.

Day Three

Module 11: ESG Strategy Development & Implementation

  • Developing ESG implementation frameworks
  • ESG transformation roadmaps
  • Integrating ESG into organisational strategy
  • ESG operating models
  • Leadership alignment and culture change
  • ESG governance structures
  • ESG technology and digital enablement
Day Three

Module 12: ESG as a Business Transformation Driver

  • ESG and organisational competitiveness
  • ESG and reputation management
  • ESG and customer trust
  • ESG and talent attraction
  • ESG-driven innovation
  • Sustainable supply chains
  • ESG opportunities in African markets
Day Three

Module 13: Boardroom ESG Simulations & Executive Decision-Making

  • Climate crisis response
  • Governance and ethics scandals
  • Social unrest and stakeholder pressure
  • ESG reporting controversies
  • Investor activism and Board accountability
  • Sustainability-related reputational risks
  • Board decision-making under ESG pressure
  • Crisis communication and stakeholder engagement
Day Three

Module 14: Building an ESG Action Plan

  • ESG action plan
  • Governance improvement framework
  • ESG reporting roadmap
  • Sustainability strategy
  • Stakeholder engagement framework

Need the full brochure for approval?

Request the PDF brochure for HR, procurement, board or training approval.

The brochure includes dates, pricing, course content, registration information and ICL contact details.

Request Brochure

The Certificate

ICL Certificate of Completion

Institute of Corporate Learning Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the course.

ESG Action PlanGovernance Improvement FrameworkESG Reporting RoadmapSustainability StrategyStakeholder Engagement Framework
Chat to ICL