The role of boards in identifying and addressing climate change and its impacts

“Boards are crucial in establishing sound corporate governance to build a more sustainable and more resilient economic model with a long term perspective, which means addressing climate change and its impact on business.”

Silvio Dulinski, Head of Business Engagement Latin America at the World Economic Forum, discusses the role of boards in identifying and addressing climate change and its impacts, as part of the recently published governance course on the TCFD Knowledge Hub. He notes how leadership and engagement by Non-Executive Directors could serve as a powerful agent for change, and provides advice about what boards can do to improve their understanding of climate-related issues.

The course “Governance of climate-related risks and opportunities” brings together the TCFD recommendations and the principles for effective governance by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with PwC. Enrol now to deepen your understanding of how to take action towards being an effective Board in relation to climate change.

- Introduction to climate-related disclosures – starting your climate journey
- Understanding the recommendations of the TCFD
- Embedding climate change into financial management – climate-related reporting for accountants.
- Corporate reporting of climate and environmental matters in the European Union
- Governance of climate-related risks and opportunities
- An introduction to managing the financial risks from climate change

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