About this workshop

This workshop runs over 2 weeks, with an online session on the 10th and 17th February 2022 from 9:30 - 11:30 am (London).

Are you concerned about how to identify and manage the risk of potential liability as a director or non executive director arising out of climate change and human rights legislation? Do you know how to assess your liability to exposure ? Have you got a robust environmental and human rights due diligence framework in place? This interactive workshop will help address these key issues.

FEATURES

Comprehensive workshop

Real-life case studies

Lively online discussion

UK reference to global requirements

Theory and practice

Who's it suitable for?

Everyone. This workshop is a great introduction to directors wanting to know more about the topic.

C-suite and directors, non exec directors . From compliance and finance directors to CEOs, non executive board members

Board members. Executive board members

General counsel and compliance managers. Make sure your legal responsibilities are covered.

Learning outcomes

01. Understand current legal compliance and best practice requirements under climate change legislation and human rights legislation

02. Explain the obligations and potential breaches with reference to the director’s duties within the context of climate change and human rights risk

03. Understand how to approach governance requirements and what a ‘duty of care’ encompasses

04. Identify critical elements of environmental and human rights due diligence and explain why disclosure is critical

05. Identify business impact arising from climate change risk and human rights risk

Who’ll deliver the workshop?

Colleen Theron, CEO of Ardea International will personally facilitate the workshop. Colleen is a tri-qualified solicitor with more than 25 years’ legal and commercial experience of working with businesses and NGOs across sectors at both strategic and operational level. She provides training at directorial and managerial levels on ESG issues, including environmental, human rights and modern slavery risks.

"Hugely enjoyable and engaging sessions that were well researched and clearly presented. The sessions were tailored specifically to the attendees which makes them incredibly valuable." Caroline Sloan, Educator, Sustainability and Business and Human Rights Specialist, Lawyer.