Training Format
- Hosted by the IFC for Nominee Directors
- Taking place on Tuesday 28 April from 08:00 - 09:30 (EDT / DC time) (+15 min optional Q&A)
- Facilitated by experts from the UN SSE, IFRS Foundation and Chapter Zero Alliance
- Delivered online with interactive activities and Q&A with live facilitation
To support boards and senior leaders in overseeing sustainability-related financial disclosures, this interactive workshop introduces board directors to the governance responsibilities associated with the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (IFRS S1 and IFRS S2) and provides practical tools to help boards oversee sustainability-related risks, opportunities, and disclosures.
The workshop draws on the SSE Model Guidance on Board Oversight of ISSB-Aligned Reporting (forthcoming), which provides practical guidance and questions boards can use to strengthen oversight of sustainability-related financial disclosures. Participants will explore how boards can enhance governance, risk oversight and strategic decision-making related to sustainability, while ensuring disclosures are credible, decision-useful and aligned with investor expectations.
The session is designed as a 90-minute interactive workshop, including discussions, live polling and practical exercises. There will be 15 minutes for optional Q&A following the workshop.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Understand the role of boards in overseeing ISSB-aligned sustainability disclosures
Update risk management guidelines for sustainability-related risks and opportunities
Strengthen governance structures to fit sustainability topics
Assess the credibility and quality of sustainability-related financial disclosures
Who should attend?
- All board directors
- Board chairs
- Company Secretary
- General council
- Audit committee members
- C-suite executives
- Prospective board members
Workshop Agenda
A 90-minute structured workshop with live Q&A, audience participation, and a CPD certificate for active contributors. Live Q&A runs throughout all modules, but there will be 15 minutes of dedicated Q&A time, in addition, at the end. Participants who do not have questions are welcome to leave during the Q&A.
| 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 |
Resources
This training program was developed with support from the World Bank Group SDG Partnership Fund.