Understanding the Implications of Climate Change on Corporate Governance and Business Sustainability
The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) is a foremost and recognized professional body in Nigeria dedicated to enhancing the status and practice of Corporate Governance, and Company Secretaryship as provided in the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020.
The Institute is a member of Corporate Secretaries International Association (CSIA) and is the only professional body authorized in Nigeria to conduct examinations leading to the qualification of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators.
Understanding the Implications of Climate Change on Corporate Governance and Business Sustainability
Today the World is confronted by many challenges however the most significant environmental challenge, is the fast-changing nature of our climate. Climate change is impacting how people live, work, play, and what businesses thrive or fail. Climate impact considerations now constitute a vital part of Corporates’ daily business decisions as they are integrated into their strategy DNA, oversight and responsibilities.
There is a growing expectation that organizations should demonstrate a strategic approach to address climate change risks and opportunities in all they do.
First, the purpose of this training, therefore, is to highlight the importance of this subject
Second, show the implication of climate change on corporate governance and also help give a strategic approach to addressing climate change risks and opportunities by ensuring that organizations incorporate this into their duties to increase business sustainability over time.
Third, share emerging ideas, themes, and issues with participants to enable them prepare for this dynamic future in a more controlled and comfortable manner.
Learning Objectives.
At the end of this training, participants will
- … understand how to address climate change from a governance perspective
- … direct effect of climate change on businesses
- …future actions to drive climate change risks and opportunities
- … the role of the Chartered Secretary in guiding effective climate change governance and organizational sustainability.
Course Content
- The Implications of Climate Change on Corporate Governance and Business Sustainability
- The Company Secretaries’ role in driving Climate Change and Emerging Themes and Issues.
- Extra time: COP26/COP27
For Whom: Business leaders, Chief Executive Officers, Company Secretaries, Senior Management Executives, Administrators, Board Directors, Legal practitioners, Governance professionals, Owners of SMEs, Public and Civil Servants, etc.
Date: 20th April 2022
Time: 10 am – 2 pm
Investment: Members N30,000. Non-Members: N35,000
Venue: Virtual