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ICGN Governance, Stewardship and Sustainability Fundamentals

About the event

The Certificate in Governance, Stewardship and Sustainability, accredited by Bryant University, consists of the three core ‘Fundamentals’ courses, with each course including three 2.5 hour webinar sessions. 

Designed to provide investment professionals, company managers, investor relations officers, corporate directors and other governance professionals with both a conceptual understanding of these key topics in today’s corporate landscape and an insight into how they are implemented in practice. 

Courses include live input from our expert trainers, supported by discussions, case studies and other activities and are complemented by a comprehensive set of support materials and recommended reading. More background about the evolution of the course, its components and our partnership with Bryant is available here.

See feedback from past attendees.

Dates for the Certificate in 2024

  • Governance Fundamentals -  5, 8 & 13 February 2024 
  • Stewardship Fundamentals - 26 & 29 February and 5 March 2024
  • Sustainability Fundamentals - 18, 21 & 26 March 2024

These courses will be available to book shortly, at 2023 rates until 6 January 2024; please contact education@icgn.org with any queries

“I had the pleasure of taking the ICGN Governance, Stewardship and Sustainability course, and I must say that it was an incredibly rewarding experience. The course was expertly designed and delivered by highly experienced professionals in the field, who provided in-depth insights into the latest developments and best practices in corporate governance and stewardship.

 What I appreciated most about the course was its emphasis on practical application. The trainers presented real-world case studies and encouraged active participation, enabling me to apply the concepts I learned to my own work. The quality of the training was exceptional, with engaging presentations, interactive sessions, and comprehensive materials that were both informative and easy to follow. 

Overall, I highly recommend the ICGN training course to anyone looking to enhance their knowledge and skills in corporate governance.” -  Stanley Soosur - Country Head, Glass Lewis 

If you have any queries about the course please contact: Andrew.Spencer@icgn.org  

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Date

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Location

Online

Fee

Member = £1399 + £279 certification fee

Non member = £2199 + £449 certification fee

Time

14:00 - 16:30 GMT

Speakers

George Dallas

Head of Content
European Corporate Governance Institute
George Dallas - a white man, seated, wearing glasses and a grey suit, speaks into a microphone

Fiona Ellard

Senior Advisor
Fiona Ellard
Fiona Ellard

Paul Lee

Head of Stewardship & Sustainable Investment Strategy
Redington
Paul Lee

Mike Lubrano

Managing Director
Valoris Stewardship Catalysts
Mike Lubrano

Carol Nolan Drake

Senior Policy Manager
ICGN
Carol Nolan Drake

Robert Walker

Sector Lead, Finance
ICGN
Robert Walker

Agenda

  • 23 October 2023 - Session 1

    14:00 -16:30
    Foundations of governance, the board’s role and effectiveness, corporate culture
    • Corporate failures and the invention of governance 
    • The role of the board 
    • External characteristics of the board 
    • The effective board

  • 25 October 2023 - Session 2

    14:00 - 16:30
    Risk, oversight of sustainability, reporting and audit
    • Risk overview, oversight and ownership 
    • The audit committee 
    • Regulations and standards, reporting and assurance 
    • The Auditor’s Report 

  • 27 October 2023 - Session 3

    14:00 - 16:30
    Remuneration, assessing performance and investor rights
    • Shareholder rights
    • Remuneration (1) – theory and frameworks 
    • Remuneration (2) – case study