Get a certification approved by the Climate Governance Initiative in collaboration with the WEF

This course is recognised as a Climate Governance Initiative (CGI) Approved Course. This rigorous accreditation reflects the course’s relevance and quality, making it one of the few globally approved programs of its kind. Upon successful completion, participants are awarded a Certificate with the CGI recognition of the approved course.

Join now 1.450€+ VAT.

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30 hours over 2 months – build for Board Directors

The program follows the eight Climate Governance Principles from the World Economic Forum, and includes:
– 24 Interactive Online Modules and Quizzes
– 3 Live sessions with renowned speakers and peer exchanges
– AI-Based Boardroom Simulations
– Peer Exchange Opportunities between participants on the platform 
– Personal Reflection and Intervention Plans

Currently certified participants can be found on this page. After the program, certified participants are invited to join an alumni group, which hosts interactions and peer exchanges twice a year.

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Online peer exchanges & 2 live sessions

Wednesday 25th September 8:00 – 9:30 

Live Session on Boards Role, Materiality, and Strategic Integration

Guest speakers:
  • Jane Thostrup Jagd – Director at We Mean Business Coalition, Net Zero Finance. Jane is also member of a range of Technical Working Groups like Accountancy Europe’s Sustainability Reporting Standards working party – but also ISSB’s Technical Reference Group and Capacity Building partner-network, SBTi Finance Technical Advisory Group, Nasdaq Sustainable Financing – Nordic Advisory Board, etc. Previously, Jane held senior roles at A.P. Moller-Maersk, where she led the integration of ESG data into financial reporting systems, establishing a control framework and Sustainability GAAP that significantly improved data quality in just four months.
  • Frederik Otto – Consultant at AvS Advisors. He advises Chairs, CEOs, and their teams on preparing boards for uncertain futures, bringing a distinctive perspective to board performance reviews, leadership development, and search assignments. He is recognised internationally for his expertise in modern board leadership amid global issues, serving as Chair and previously as Executive Director of The Sustainability Board. Frederik is also a fellow of Salzburg Global, a member of Chapter Zero, and of the Council for Inclusive Capitalism.
Wednesday 15th October 8:00 – 9:30

Live Session on Boards Role, Materiality, and Strategic Integration

Guest speakers:
  • Robin Teigland – Professor at Chalmers University of Technology and Co-founder of Peniche Ocean Watch. She is recognized for her impactful insights on strategy, digitization, and economic growth. With extensive experience and recognized as one of Sweden’s most influential women in technology, Robin helps organizations navigate the complex digital landscape by combining digital tools, economic expertise, and innovation strategies to inspire change and drive growth.
  • Scott Newton – seasoned strategy advisor and Managing Partner at Thinking Dimensions, with over 25 years of experience guiding global organizations through complex strategic transformations. He also serves on the Board of Directors at Strategy Tools, helping shape innovative approaches to strategy and sustainability. Scott is known for translating complex challenges into clear, actionable decisions at the board level.
Thursday 20th November 8:00 – 9:30

Live Session on Boards Processes and Transition & ESG Board game

Guest speakers:
  • Pia Heidenmark Cook – experienced board director and sustainability leader, best known for her role as Chief Sustainability Officer at IKEA/Ingka Group. She brings over two decades of leadership in integrating sustainability into global business strategy. Pia serves on several corporate boards and advisory councils, and is the author of “Embedding Sustainability: How to drive organizational transformation” (2024).
  • Peter Ahlström – leads A. Ahlström Real Estate Ltd, the real estate arm of Ahlström Capital, managing a diversified portfolio valued at over €400 million — including real estate, forestry, and hospitality assets  . With more than 30 years of leadership experience across the Nordic region and Central Europe, he is recognized for his long-term strategic vision, values-driven management, and ability to foster high-performing teams.

Join us this fall!

This program is tailored for current board directors who hold an active mandate — designed to elevate your oversight of AI and drive responsible value creation.
Total duration: approximately 30 hours – 24 online lessons (between 30 – 60 minutes each) plus 3 live online sessions (90 minutes each).
Session dates:
– Boards Role, Materiality, and Strategic Integration: 25th September 8:00 – 9:30 am CET 
– Innovation, Sustainability, and AI: 15th October 8:00 – 9:30 am CET 
– Boards Processes and Transition & ESG Board game: 20th November 8:00 – 9:30 am CET 
All sessions are recorded in case you are unavailable on the specific dates.

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Testimonials from Previous Participants

“This program provides an invaluable cornerstone for the strategic work for any company that wants to be long-term successful.”

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“If you want to learn how to integrate sustainability into your company’s value creation, this is the online course to take. It’s interactive, global, online and gives you great insights alongside with ready-to-use tools.”

Board member

“A thorough, balanced and insightful eye-opener, paired with live discussions with amazing people. A must for any board chair and member of a modern company.“

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Four sections, 24 lessons,
2 live peer-exchanges

Our program has 4 online sections, in a total of 24 lessons.

For a more detailed overview of both the lessons and assignments, download our Course Catalogue.

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1 Board’s accountability, competence and effectiveness
-Board’s accountability, competence and effectiveness
-Leading on climate and ESG, including personal leadership 
-Boards composition and focus for sustainability
-Integration into the boards operating model
-CSOs, Committees & Boards AI companions

2 Board’s assessment of risk & opportunities with related strategy integration and transition plans
-Scenarios, risk, and opportunities
– Materiality assessment for boards 
– Innovation and strategic integration of sustainability for boards
– Company and country transition plans


3 Board’s actions on incentivization, reporting, and disclosure
-Translating ESG into executive compensation
-Broader motivation
-Regulation and Reporting frameworks (CSRD, GRI, ISSB, etc.)

4 Board’s assurance of stakeholder exchanges
-Globally relevant climate policies and processes
-Industry Exchange and collaboration
-Owners and integrated perspectives

Develop your governance skills at your own pace

Board-specific and very recent content

In the online learning platform, you will find only recent content, such as reports, articles, and tools. All content is very recent and built specifically for boards.
The program has 4 sections and 24 lessons, quizzes, AI Based boardroom simulations and an reflection & intervention plan.

Videos and digital content

All lessons in the learning platform have relevant videos and digital content such as infographics and games.
In the two live online sessions, experienced board professionals will share insights and give tailored feedback to your own reflection-and-action-plan.

Reflection plan

The full program includes access to a platform where each participant will have the opportunity to build a reflection plan, leading to specific interventions to be implemented at board level. On the final session we will address and give feedback to all submitted action plans.





One of 7 programs in the world certified by CGI, enrol for 1.450€!

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From NEDs to NEDs globally

This is an exclusive program for board directors only. We aim to create a safe space for the exchange of knowledge and governance experiences. All the content is tailored to boards and sessions always have board directors sharing their experiences.

The training program takes around 30 hours to complete. These 30 hours include 24 lessons, 2 live sessions, and the required assignments.

The participants come from all over the world, in a quest to develop and become better board directors. Join this group of board trailblazers!

Get to know our group of certified participants!

Testimonials from Previous Participants

“Warmly recommending this program to board members seeking to enhance their expertise in ESG, sustainability, and climate. The program’s up-to-date content, coupled with the reflection guide and webinar, provides an excellent learning platform. This is knowledge that the entire board should collectively acquire as a collegium.”

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“From confusion and uncertainty to clarity and purpose.”

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“A very valuable and comprehensive set of references and knowledge. I have now a few action points to better provide value and contribute to my boards.“

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