Just a few years ago, corporate executives and the financial community generally viewed environmental,  social, and governance (ESG) practices and disclosures as expensive distractions. Many were sceptical of the promise of ESG due to increased energy and supply chain pressures, greenwashing, and other factors.

However, today there is a greater realization of the merits of ESG. Studies have documented that adopting ESG offers competitive advantages for businesses, increases financial outcomes, and builds customer loyalty. To gain these benefits, the corporate boards play a significant role in making businesses successful & sustainable.

In this online masterclass, we will discuss the role of corporate boards in ESG, what issues are priorities at the broad level, and how they affect the performance of a company.