ESG and the Role of the Board

Module Released September 2024 | CPD time: 1 Hour 45 Minutes

In the modern era of corporate governance, environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors have emerged as a critical framework for evaluating a company's broader impact beyond using conventional financial metrics. ESG encompasses a spectrum of considerations that reflect a company's commitment to sustainability, ethical practices and responsible leadership. This module outlines the ways in which ESG factors can impact firms within the financial services sector. It considers specific elements of a board’s role in overseeing a firm’s approach to sustainability, as well as the current hurdles and emerging trends that financial institutions and their boards face.