Board relevance
Good ESG training for board members should focus on oversight, accountability, strategy, risk, disclosure, stakeholder expectations and governance structures. It should not only provide general sustainability awareness.
Practical frameworks
The training should help directors understand how ESG links to King IV™, enterprise risk management, sustainability reporting, climate governance, board committees and performance monitoring.
Context matters
For South African and African organisations, ESG training should be contextualised to local governance requirements, social realities, energy transition issues, infrastructure needs, economic development and stakeholder expectations.
Questions before booking
Before selecting a course, ask whether it includes case studies, practical board questions, reporting expectations, ESG risk integration, group discussions and a certificate or CPD recognition where applicable.