In today’s rapidly evolving boardrooms, every director needs to navigate real world challenges. Whether it is growing shareholder demands and regulatory requirements for sustainability disclosure or leaning into commitments to responsible business practices in the face of political bullying to ignore risks, corporate board members and C-suite executives need to understand the risks and opportunities presented by sustainable investment and responsible business practices. Join Ceres experts and University of Michigan Ross School of Business faculty for a comprehensive overview of the upcoming 7-week online course Building Board Expertise on Sustainability, which starts on February 3, 2025. In this session, participants will:
Learn about the essential role that board directors have in evaluating environmental, social and governance factors
Review the topics covered in the course which include, navigating misinformation about ESG, disclosure and reporting requirements, and the increasing importance of corporate political responsibility in our democracy.
Hear from course alumni on how they have used the course learnings.