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How to use this toolkit
This page is designed to make your communications as easy as possible. You know your market — we've done the heavy lifting on the messaging and copy.
Make it yours. These templates are written in your voice — from you to your market. Adapt the tone, add your branding, and remove anything that doesn't fit.
Add your registration link. All placeholders marked [REGISTRATION LINK] must be replaced before sending.
Follow the timing guide. The communications calendar below recommends when to send each asset for maximum attendance.
Questions? Contact us at [email protected]
Toolkit Table of Contents
Workshop Overview
Use this overview to brief your communications team and as a reference when adapting any template. It also forms the basis of the one-page event description you can share on your website or with prospective attendees.
At a Glance
- Format: Live, interactive online workshop (Zoom)
- Duration: 90 minutes (+15 minutes open Q&A)
- Cost: Free of charge
- Language: English (unless otherwise stated)
- Participation: Registration required
What Participants Will Leave With
- A clear understanding of ISSB/IFRS S1 & S2 and what they require from boards
- A four-step action plan to strengthen board oversight
- The ability to read and critically challenge sustainability data
- Confidence to ask the right questions of management
- Use of to the SSE Model Guidance publication to guide ongoing actions
Who Should Attend
- All board directors
- Board chairs
- Company Secretary
- General council
- Audit committee members
- C-suite executives
- Prospective board members
Facilitated by
Workshop Agenda
A 90-minute structured workshop with live Q&A and audience participation. Live Q&A runs throughout all modules
| Duration | Topic |
|---|---|
| 20 min | Introduction, ISSB overview and resource overview |
| 15 min | UNDERSTAND - How sustainability affects strategic decisions |
| 15 min | ALIGN - How the parameters for risk management are set |
| 15 min | OVERSEE - How strong governance structures are build |
| 20 min | COMMUNICATE - How credibility and quality are assessed |
| 5 min | Wrap-up and additional resources |
| 15 min | Optional Q&A |
Section 02 - Key Messages & Talking Points
Use these messages as the foundation for all your communications. They are written to resonate with board members and senior executives — the people who need to be in the room.
The "Why Now" Message
ISSB-aligned reporting is no longer on the horizon — it is here. Regulators, investors and capital markets around the world are moving rapidly to require companies to disclose how sustainability-related risks and opportunities affect their financial outlook. Boards that are not yet equipped to oversee this reporting face real exposure.
The "Every Board Member" Message
This is not a session for just one sustainability expert on your board. These are material issues that affect strategy, capital allocation, and long-term value. Every member of a board needs a working understanding of what this reporting requires.
The "Practical, Not Academic" Message
This workshop is built for directors. You will leave with a clear action plan, a board question guide, and the confidence to challenge management on sustainability data. In 90 minutes.
The "Your Market Leads" Message
[Your Exchange] is hosting this workshop to equip the boards of our listed companies with the knowledge and tools they need to stay ahead of investor demands. This is part of our commitment to a well-governed, future-ready market.
Section 03 - Email Templates
Four emails are provided: a primary invitation, a follow-up reminder, and a final "last chance" nudge with a follow up email for after the workshop. Use the timeline in Section 05 for recommended send dates. Adapt language to suit your exchange's tone — but keep the urgency and the board-wide audience in mind.
Registration Link Required
Every template below contains a [REGISTRATION LINK] placeholder. You must replace this with the actual registration URL before sending. Registration is required for all attendees — this is how we manage Zoom access and CPD certificates. Do not send communications without this link in place.
Email 1 — Primary Invitation (Send 3–4 weeks before)
[Your sign-off / Exchange name]
Email 2 — Reminder (Send 1-2 weeks before)
Subject: One week to go: Board Oversight of ISSB-Aligned Reporting
Dear [Name],
This is a reminder that our free board workshop takes place in one week.
If you have not yet registered — or if you know board colleagues who would benefit — please do so now.
Board Oversight of ISSB-Aligned Reporting
📅 [DATE]
🕐 [TIME] [TIMEZONE]
💻 Online (Zoom)
No cost
🔗 Register here: [REGISTRATION LINK]
Why this matters for every director:
Investors and regulators are increasingly expecting boards to demonstrate active, informed oversight of sustainability-related risks and opportunities. The ISSB Standards give a clear framework — and boards that understand them will be better positioned to protect and create long-term value. This workshop is designed to give you exactly that understanding, in 90 minutes, from the people who know the standards best.
We look forward to welcoming you.
[Your sign-off / Exchange name]
Email 3 — Last Chance (Send 2–3 days before)
Subject: One week to go: Board Oversight of ISSB-Aligned Reporting
Dear [Name],
This is your final reminder: the Board Oversight of ISSB-Aligned Reporting workshop takes place this [DAY, DATE, TIME].
🔗 Register here: [REGISTRATION LINK]
If you or a board member or senior executive of a company listed on [Exchange Name], this is one of the most practical sessions you can attend this year - and its completely free.
You will leave with a clear, step-by-step plan for how your board can strengthen its oversight of ISSB-aligned reporting, and the questions you need to be asking of your management team. We would encourage you to pass this along to any board colleagues who have not yet registered. Every director on your board will benefit. See you on [DAY]. [Your sign-off / Exchange name]
[Your sign-off / Exchange name]
Email 4 — Post-Event Follow-Up (Send within 2 days after)
Subject: Thank you for joining — your resources are inside
Dear [Name],
Thank you for joining the Board Oversight of ISSB-Aligned Reporting workshop hosted by [Exchange Name].
We hope you found the session practical and valuable.
As promised, here are the resources referenced during the workshop:
📄 SSE Model Guidance on Board Oversight of ISSB-Aligned Reporting: https://sseinitiative.org/publication/model-guidance-board-level-oversight-issb-reporting
📚 IFRS Knowledge Hub (free, searchable resource for ISSB Standards): https://www.ifrs.org/sustainability/knowledge-hub/
📋 UN SSE Sustainability Toolkit: https://sseinitiative.org/disclosure-toolkit
If any colleagues were unable to attend and would like to watch the recording, they can do so on the UN SSE's webpage by finding this workshop here: https://sseinitiative.org/sse-academy
We are grateful for your engagement in building a well-governed, resilient market.
[Your sign-off / Exchange name]
Section 04 - Social Media Copy
Ready-to-post copy for LinkedIn and X (Twitter). LinkedIn is your primary channel for this audience — board members and executives are active there. Post in a series: one teaser, one main announcement, and one last-chance post.
Section 05 - Recommended Communications Timeline
This is a suggested schedule. Adjust to fit your exchange's communications calendar. The key principle: start early, remind often, and always make registration visible and easy.
Section 06 - Social Media Graphics Guidance
We recommend creating visual assets to accompany your social posts. Below are the specifications and a sample layout to brief your design team. Your exchange's visual identity should lead — with the UN SSE, IFRS Foundation, Chapter Zero Alliance and IFC's logos appearing as co-facilitators.
Recommended Formats
Suggested Text to Include on Graphics
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