ESG leadership drives business resilience through sustainable practices, stakeholder engagement, and transparent reporting that creates long-term value while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Sustainability and non-financial governance have become central to corporate leadership, influencing long-term business resilience, stakeholder trust, and regulatory compliance. This module provides board members and senior executives with a strategic understanding of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, equipping them to integrate sustainability into corporate decision-making. Through expert-led discussions, case studies, and practical frameworks, participants will explore how ESG leadership, sustainability reporting, and responsible governance drive long-term value creation.

Key Topics Covered

The module begins by examining the board’s role in ESG leadership, addressing environmental, social, and governance considerations that shape corporate responsibility. Participants will explore global ESG frameworks, regulatory requirements, and emerging concepts such as regenerative capitalism, gaining insights into how boards can champion sustainable business practices.

A key focus of the session is integrating sustainability into corporate strategy. Participants will assess the impact of ESG factors on business strategy, risk management, and financial performance, exploring methodologies such as the Triple Bottom Line (People, Planet, Profit) to create a balanced approach to value creation.

Through models and examples of ESG best practices, participants will analyze how leading organizations successfully embed sustainability into their operations. Case studies will illustrate the challenges and benefits of responsible governance, stakeholder engagement, and corporate transparency, providing a roadmap for effective ESG integration.

The module also covers sustainability and ESG performance evaluation, focusing on key metrics, reporting standards, and regulatory expectations. Participants will learn how boards can monitor, assess, and improve ESG performance, ensuring alignment with investor expectations and global sustainability trends.

The session concludes with an in-depth look at non-financial reporting, a critical tool for transparency and corporate accountability. Participants will explore leading ESG disclosure frameworks, compliance obligations, and the role of sustainability reporting in investor relations, equipping them with the skills to oversee and interpret non-financial reports effectively.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this module, participants will have a deep understanding of ESG leadership and sustainability governance. They will develop the ability to integrate ESG principles into corporate strategy, oversee sustainability performance, and ensure transparency through effective non-financial reporting.

Schedule

The module takes place in person at the Bucharest Business School headquarters, located at Piața Romană 7. It is structured as a full-day session on a Saturday, offering 8 hours of intensive and engaging learning.