I’m excited to announce that this summer I will be co-convening an online course to help corporate directors better understand their role with regards to the environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues of the companies they lead. The course, “ESG: Navigating the Board’s Role,” is an online executive education program jointly designed by Ceres and the UC Berkeley School of Law.

As the physical, transitional and systemic issues around climate change become increasingly prominent, it is essential that all corporate directors understand their role in overseeing those risks. I look forward to working with our UC Berkeley partners and with course participants to explore these issues, share best practices, and provide much-needed tools.

Here are some of the topics we’ll address:
>>> Engaging with investors on ESG
>>> Building ESG competency and fluency on the board
>>> Structuring board committees for ESG oversight
>>> Aligning executive compensation with ESG performance
>>> Identifying, assessing, and mitigating ESG risks
>>> Disclosing ESG risks and opportunities

Learn more about the course and enroll here.

https://events.ceres.org/Berkeley

I highly encourage you, if you are on a corporate board (or thinking of joining one someday), to enroll in this program—and to share it with directors in your network. It requires just 6-8 hours of active work, on a flexible schedule, and participants who complete the course receive a certificate from Berkeley Law. There will be opportunities for live discussions and virtual networking, alongside recorded lectures, expert interviews, curated resources, and short writing assignments.

Registration has been extended through June 4th, or until seats are filled, for the session that runs from June 9 to September 10.

Warm Regards, @MindyLubber

Mindy S. Lubber, CEO and President, Ceres Organization