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CERTIFIED TRAINING

ESG Awareness & Strategy for Boards and Executives
CERTIFIED MASTER CLASS

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Oct 8, 2025

Alisa Hotel, Accra Ghana

Program Outline

The program agenda is designed to be transformative. It integrates value-focused theory with pragmatic implementation. It is delivered through lectures, case studies, videos, and extensive group work and includes presentations by and discussions with experienced industry leaders. Click on a tile to get additional information about that session.

One-Day Training Program: ESG Awareness & Strategy for Boards and Executives
Delivered by Prof. Wayne Dunn

Program Overview:

This intensive one-day training program, led by Prof. Wayne Dunn, a globally recognized ESG strategy expert, is designed to equip board members and executives with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the evolving ESG landscape.

The program will delve into the growing importance of ESG reporting, emphasizing that while compliance with global frameworks like IFRS S1 and S2 is crucial, valuable ESG reports often extend beyond these requirements.

Participants will gain a deep understanding of key ESG issues, their impact on organizational performance, and the strategies needed to effectively integrate ESG considerations into corporate strategy and decision-making processes.

The program will emphasize the importance of a “Smart” ESG strategy focused on value creation and risk mitigation, while also addressing the evolving regulatory landscape, including the growing requirements of IFRS S1 and S2.

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Session 1:

The Evolving ESG Landscape & the Rise of IFRS S1 and S2

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Session 2:

ESG and Financial Performance: A Value Creation Perspective

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Session 3:

Developing a "Smart" ESG Strategy

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Session 4:

Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, and ESG Reporting

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Program Delivery:

  • Interactive Sessions: Incorporate group discussions, case studies, and interactive exercises.
  • Q&A Sessions: Allow ample time for questions and discussion with the expert.
  • Real-World Examples: Utilize real-world case studies to illustrate key concepts and best practices, including examples of companies successfully implementing IFRS S1 and S2 disclosures and demonstrating strong ESG leadership.
  • Executive Roundtable Discussion: Facilitate a roundtable discussion among participants to share insights and best practices related to ESG strategy, stakeholder engagement, and IFRS S1 and S2 compliance.

This program will provide board members and executives with the knowledge and tools they need to effectively navigate the evolving ESG landscape, including the requirements of IFRS S1 and S2, enhance their organization’s ESG performance, and create long-term sustainable value.

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Dr. Eugene Owusu

Leadership on SDGs & Business “The pedigree speaks for itself…Pragmatic and global thought leadership on aligning SDGs and business.”

Dr. Eugene Owusu
Special Advisor to the President
of Ghana on the SDGs

Robert Gyamfi

Demystified ESG, SDG & CSR “It demystified ESG, SDG, and CSR. Very simple and engaging learning.”

Robert Gyamfi
Head of Community Engagement
Future Global Resources

Dr. Ellis Armstrong

A Practical & Realistic Approach “Professor Dunn brings a practical and realistic approach to CSR and shared value, blending theory and practice to develop pragmatic approaches that address real-world challenges.”

Dr. Ellis Armstrong
Former CFO
BP Exploration

Kojo Busia

Thoughtful, Coherent, Insightful “Coherent, thoughtful, stimulating, insightful, and state-of-the-art! The network of public, private, and civil society participants was incredible. Some of the leading experts in the field.”

Kojo Busia
Snr. Mineral Sector Governance
Advisor,
United Nations Economic
Commission for Africa/UNECA

Gifty Owusu-Nhyira

Just What I Needed “Pragmatic, strategic, and full of practical insights. Just what I needed.”

Gifty Owusu-Nhyira
ESG & Sustainability Coordinator
Ecobank West Africa