Advanced $275 20 hrs Certificate 5 learners enrolled Content current as of July 2026

Climate Governance for Corporate Boards

Expert-level certification in board-level climate governance. 6 modules, 67 slides covering fiduciary duty and director liability for climate risk (Companies Act s172, ClientEarth vs Shell), TCFD/ISSB S1 governance pillar, board composition and climate competence requirements, executive remuneration linked to climate KPIs, scenario analysis for board decision-making (physical + transition risk), transition plan oversight and Say on Climate advisory votes, capital allocation under climate constraints, climate litigation risk, greenwashing liability (EU Green Claims Directive), investor engagement (Climate Action 100+, TPI), and regulatory frameworks across UK, EU, and global jurisdictions. Real board governance case studies: Unilever (CTAP, 99.6% shareholder vote) and NatWest (climate as first-order financial risk, PRA SS3/19 compliance). 10-point board self-assessment exercise. RSustain Matrix and ClimateAdapt tool integration. Updated for ISSB S1 competence requirements and 2026 regulatory developments.

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What You'll Learn

  • Evaluate board-level climate risk oversight structures against TCFD governance recommendations
  • Design climate scenario analysis programmes incorporating physical and transition risk pathways
  • Synthesise transition planning requirements across TCFD, ISSB, and jurisdiction-specific mandates
  • Critique corporate climate disclosures for completeness, credibility, and strategic coherence
  • Architect governance frameworks that embed climate risk into strategy, risk management, and capital allocation
  • Formulate board-ready climate risk dashboards with KPIs spanning physical risk, transition risk, and opportunity
Instructor
RSustain Academy Faculty
Expert-led programme developed by sustainability practitioners with direct industry experience in ESG reporting, climate risk, and regulatory complian...

Delivery & Pricing

Format
Online Self-Paced
Price
$275
✅ 20-hour comprehensive programme
✅ Certificate on completion
✅ Lifetime access
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