ESG, Sustainability & Climate Change Reporting for the Board

The ESG, Sustainability & Climate Change Reporting for the Board course is a professional training programme designed to equip board directors and executives with the knowledge and skills to integrate ESG and climate change reporting into board discussions and decision-making. It focuses on the evolving frameworks, metrics, and regulatory expectations shaping ESG governance and sustainability reporting globally. This sustainability reporting course aims to enhance value creation, risk management, and compliance in organisations.

In the ESG, Sustainability & Climate Change Reporting for the Board course, you will learn about the components and evolution of ESG criteria, the international language of climate change, and how to develop effective ESG strategies. The course covers metrics and benchmarks, sustainability risks, governance responsibilities, and the link between climate change policies and reporting. Participants will also engage with case studies and exercises tailored to board members and executives to apply practical ESG governance insights. More details are available in the course brochure.

The course utilises a framework that integrates international ESG and climate change reporting standards, including SASB, CSRD, IFRS S1 and S2 (ISSB), TCFD, and UN Sustainable Development Goals. It combines theoretical learning with practical exercises on materiality assessment, peer reviews, stakeholder analysis, and assurance planning. This ESG certification course emphasises integrated thinking, science-based metrics, and the alignment of sustainability and financial disclosures to support strategic governance.

This ESG training is ideal for board directors, CEOs, CFOs, risk officers, finance officers, investor relations officers, sustainability managers, and both internal and external auditors. Operational managers and professionals responsible for governance and reporting within organisations will also benefit. The course is created to support executives and board directors in advancing their ESG governance capabilities.

This course is accredited by NASBA. Delegates can earn up to 12 CPE credits upon the successful completion of this course. Participants must attend all sessions with no more than 2 hours of absence and actively participate in ongoing assessments during the course. Successful completion of the course assessment, including participation in discussions and activities, is required. Those who do not meet these criteria will receive a certificate of attendance stating their hours completed.

There are no prerequisites for attending this ESG, Sustainability & Climate Change Reporting for the Board course. Advanced preparation materials will be sent to participants before the course to ensure a foundational understanding. This openness supports a diverse range of professionals seeking ESG governance training.

The course is delivered through in-person and live digital sessions requiring participants to maintain active camera presence to meet Continuing Professional Education (CPE) standards. Engagement is monitored via quizzes, polls, and exercises, with sessions recorded for audit purposes. Both in-person and virtual options are available, providing flexibility for learners.

Participants engage in practical activities such as peer review of sustainability reports, maturity assessments, stakeholder analyses, materiality determination, and assurance planning. The course uses real-world case studies including impacts of COVID-19 and environmental events to deepen understanding. These exercises develop skills for applying ESG metrics, governance strategies, and climate risk reporting in business contexts.

The course provides comprehensive climate change reporting training, covering policy evolution, terminology, operational planning, and financial measurements related to Scope 1-3 emissions. It highlights alignment with IFRS S2 (ISSB), carbon credit schemes, and regulatory frameworks such as EPA reporting. Executives learn how to embed climate change considerations into governance practices and reporting frameworks to meet stakeholder and regulatory expectations.

Yes - we offer early bird discounts for the ESG, Sustainability & Climate Change Reporting for the Board course, so the earlier you register, the better the rate you’ll secure. Organisations sending multiple participants can also benefit from group booking discounts, making it easier and more cost-effective to train full teams or departments together.

If you’re interested in group bookings or want to check available discounts, contact us at meenquiries@informa.com.

We also provide in-house and fully customised training solutions, where the programme can be tailored to your organisation’s specific goals, strategy needs, or internal capability requirements. For customised or in-company training, reach our Corporate Training Solutions team at cts@informa.com

Informa Connect Academy is a global provider of certified professional training, offering expert-led courses in leadership, finance, HR, strategy, and more. As part of the FTSE 100-listed Informa Group, we deliver 1,000+ courses annually across in-person, live online, and digital formats, helping professionals and organisations upskill with confidence.

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Informa Connect Academy offers 1,000+ certified training programmes across in-person, live online, and on-demand formats. Courses cover leadership, finance, HR, strategy, operations, and more with CPD-accredited and university-backed options. Whether you're seeking flexible online learning or immersive classroom sessions in cities like Dubai, London, or Singapore, there’s a format to suit every schedule and career stage.

Our courses are led by senior certified trainers and former C-suite leaders with 15–30+ years of real-world experience. Faculty members are experts in their field, often working across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. You’ll find bios and credentials for each trainer on the brochure, so you know exactly who’s leading your session before enrolling.

Yes, this course is certified by NASBA. Most Informa Connect Academy courses are CPD-accredited or delivered in partnership with globally recognised organisations, including CIPD, PMI, NASBA, EFQM, WorldatWork, and DMI.

These accreditations ensure that our programmes meet international training standards and support your professional development goals.

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ESG reporting is the process of disclosing an organisation’s performance and impact across Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors. It helps stakeholders understand how a company manages sustainability risks, ethical practices, and long-term value creation.

An ESG report typically includes:

• Environmental data (e.g. carbon emissions, energy usage, waste management)
• Social metrics (e.g. employee wellbeing, diversity, community impact)
• Governance practices (e.g. board structure, ethics, compliance)
• Risk management and sustainability strategy
• Measurable KPIs and performance targets

ESG reporting improves business performance by giving organisations clear visibility into risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities across their operations. By tracking environmental, social, and governance metrics, companies can identify cost-saving areas (like energy use or waste reduction), strengthen risk management, and make more informed strategic decisions.

It also builds trust and transparency with investors, regulators, and customers - making it easier to attract investment, win business, and maintain compliance with evolving regulations. Internally, ESG reporting drives accountability and aligns teams around measurable goals, which can lead to better operational performance and long-term growth.

In short, it helps organisations move from reactive decision-making to data-driven, sustainable performance improvement - which is exactly what stakeholders are increasingly expecting.