Corporate Governance, Business Ethics & ESG Integration Course

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We are committed to delivering this course in multiple training formats to accommodate your needs. Our state-of-the-art learning facilities ensure a comfortable and engaging experience. With our flexible face-to-face training calendar, you can select any classroom course and have it delivered at a venue of your choice, offering you unparalleled convenience and exceptional value.

Course Overview

This rigorous program equips professionals with cutting-edge insights into corporate governance, business ethics, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) integration. Learn to navigate the evolving regulatory and societal expectations, digitalization impacts, and stakeholder pressures shaping modern organizations. Participants will be skilled at embedding ethical frameworks and ESG priorities deep into strategy, risk management, and reporting to drive resilience, reputation, and long-term value.

Course Duration

5 Days

Target Audience

Board members, governance professionals, and compliance officers
CSR, ESG, and sustainability managers
Risk managers, legal advisors, and internal auditors
Senior executives in strategy, HR, finance, and operations
Emerging professionals and students with an interest in ethics, governance, and corporate responsibility

Personal Impact

Gain mastery of contemporary governance and ESG frameworks
Strengthen ethical decision-making using AI-enabled insights and digital ethics
Successfully navigate ESG risks and opportunities with data-driven strategies
Craft authentic, transparent stakeholder engagement and reporting

Organizational Impact

Elevate organizational resilience through advanced governance and ethics
Align ESG strategy with business growth, innovation, and stakeholder trust
Improve sustainability disclosures and regulatory compliance
Drive an inclusive and responsible leadership culture across the enterprise

Course Level: Advanced

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the latest principles and global benchmarks in corporate governance (e.g., G20/OECD, King IV)
Apply ethical frameworks enriched by digital transformation and AI ethics
Design governance structures that foster ESG integration and stakeholder inclusion
Develop ESG-aligned CSR strategies tied to UN SDGs, climate risk, DEI, and sustainable supply chains
Apply measurement and reporting tools: GRI, SASB, TCFD, EU CSRD, and Nairobi’s regulatory frameworks
Crafting governance and ESG performance reports that resonate with investors, regulators, and communities

Course Outline

Course Outline

Module 1: Modern Corporate Governance

Evolution of governance: from compliance to strategic board stewardship
Global standards in governance frameworks
Board composition, diversity, and ESG-related responsibilities
Real-world case study: Governance in times of crisis

Module 2: Business Ethics in the Digital Age

Core ethics theories and emerging tech implications (e.g., AI fairness, data privacy)
Ethical decision-making in a digitized environment
Building an ethical organizational culture that supports transparency and trust
Exercise: Analyze an AI-related ethical dilemma

Module 3: CSR Evolving into ESG Strategy

Transitioning from traditional CSR to strategic ESG
Tools for aligning with global sustainability frameworks: SDGs, climate resilience, DEI, circular economy
Integrating ESG into core business models
Group project: Design a forward-looking ESG strategy for a chosen company

Module 4: Embedding Ethics and ESG in Governance

Integrating ethics and ESG into governance policies and structures
Building compliance protocols and ethical oversight systems
Leveraging transparency, whistleblowing tools, and accountability mechanisms
Case study: Excellence in governance, best practices from leading organizations

Module 5: Reporting and Performance Analytics

ESG metrics and data utilization for informed decision-making
Navigating and applying ESG reporting standards (GRI, SASB, TCFD, EU CSRD)
Effective stakeholder communication and integrated reporting
Capstone: Prepare an ESG governance report for a hypothetical organization

Course Administration Details:

METHODOLOGY

The instructor-led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprise presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

ACCREDITATION

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued a Skillstate Institute certificate.

TRAINING VENUE

The training will be held at a Skillstate Institute Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

ACCOMMODATION AND AIRPORT PICKUP

Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.

Email: info@skillstateinstitute.org
Phone: +254100920301

TAILOR-MADE

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on:

Email: info@skillstateinstitute.org
Phone: +254100920301

PAYMENT

Payment should be transferred to our Skillstate Institute account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to info@skillstateinstitute.org