Governance & Behavior
Executive Masterclass led by industry expert. Duration: 90 mins
BESPOKE TRAINING
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Masterclass is hosted upon request for groups of 10 learners and more.
Engage your teams in conversation and activate collaboration on some of the most material sustainability topics within your organization.
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About the course
This course aims to provide students with an understanding of the importance of governance in the context of sustainability. The course will introduce the concept of fiduciary duty, corporate culture, and the role of the Board of Directors in promoting sustainability. The course will also cover the topics of stewardship and engagement, and how these concepts relate to sustainability. Finally, the course will present examples of sustainability leaders and explore how their actions can serve as models for corporations.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course learners will be able to :
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Understand the concept of fiduciary duty and its importance in promoting sustainability
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Analyze the role of corporate culture in shaping sustainability practices
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Evaluate the role of the Board of Directors in promoting sustainability within an organization
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Develop strategies for stewardship and engagement to promote sustainability
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Identify and analyze examples of sustainability leaders and their impact on promoting sustainability in business
Instructor
Sustainable Finance Expert Stephen Kibsey
Stephen is an investment professional with over thirty years of experience in various roles such as analyst, portfolio manager, and risk manager at different organizations including one of Canada's largest investment institutions, CDPQ, and one of
Canada's largest corporate pension funds, BIMCOR. He has been actively involved in responsible investment and played a key role in the creation of the Sustainable Investment Professional Certificate and the Sustainability Ecosystem at Concordia University. He has also lectured on risk management in investment portfolio construction and sustainability finance and accounting at McGill University and Queen's University. Stephen has been a member of various panels and initiatives such as the Mining Association of Canada-Community of Interest Panel and the Finance and Sustainability Initiative in Montreal. He holds multiple degrees including a Bachelor of Science in Physiology, a Bachelor of Engineering in Mining, an MBA, and a SIPC. Stephen was also a CFA from 1991 to 2019 and has been recognized as a Brendan-Wood Top Gun portfolio manager from 2008-2010. He currently provides ESG coaching and mentoring services to various organizations after retiring from his career in investment management.
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Masterclass format
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90 MINUTES
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LIVE SESSION | ZOOM
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INTRODUCTORY LEVEL
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CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION
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GROUP PRICING UPON REQUEST
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