Corporate Governance: ESG, AI & Digital Risk Under DORA: (C2531)
Meet the evolving challenges and risks for corporate governance in 2025. Challenges with ESG integration, AI oversight, and digital operational resilience. Based on the demands of DORA, CSRD, and supervisory requirements of CySEC, ESMA and the ECB, the course is an interface between biological compliances and purposeful leadership.
Challenges of ESG Integration | Table of Contents
- ESG Integration & Digital Operational Resilience
- Who should attend this seminar on ESG Integration Challenges and Digital Operational Resilience
- Key Learning Objectives
- ESG Integration Challenges & Digital Operational Resilience Course Curriculum
- Meet the Trainer
- Fees & Registration Details
- FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
- Other Upcoming Courses
ESG Integration & Digital Operational Resilience
HRDA Code:494662
Today’s boards operate under conditions that are faster, more complex, and more public than ever. Cyber threats escalate overnight. Artificial intelligence reshapes decision-making in ways most boards haven’t yet grasped. ESG integration and expectations around ethics, sustainability, and stakeholder accountability have gone mainstream
- Are you or your board prepared to offer effective governance over AI and digital transformation?
- How do you lead by uncertainty? When decisions need to be quick, visible and responsible?
- And what, really, does good ESG oversight consist of beyond mere box-ticking?
- Are you current practices and structures that you have, suited to purpose or simply familiar? This does not represent an abstract project.
It is a practical session aimed at assisting the experienced professionals to reinforce governance at the point where it is needed most- practice.
Timetable
Who should attend this seminar on ESG Integration Challenges and Digital Operational Resilience
This seminar on Corporate Governance, is designed for:
- Executive and Non-Executive Board Members • Senior Management (CEOs, CFOs, CROs, CIOs, CCOs)
- Corporate Governance and Ethics Officers
- Risk, Compliance, and Internal Audit Professionals
- Legal Advisors and Company Secretaries Individuals preparing for board-level or strategic governance roles
Key Learning Objectives
By the end of the seminar on Corporate Governance, gain a thorough understanding of:
- The evolving landscape of corporate governance in financial institutions post-2025.
- Regulatory frameworks including DORA, MiFID II, CSRD, and their implications for board oversight.
- Key governance components for managing ESG risks, AI systems, and ICT third-party arrangements.
- Supervisory expectations from CySEC, EBA, ESMA, and the ECB concerning board accountability.
- The link between ethical governance, risk culture, and institutional resilience.
- Critically assess their institution’s governance framework against emerging regulatory expectations.
- Apply governance tools for effective oversight of digital resilience, AI risk, and sustainability strategy.
- Design and evaluate board reporting structures, dashboards, and escalation protocols.
- Facilitate informed board-level discussions with compliance, risk, and audit functions.
- Translate abstract regulatory obligations into actionable, practical governance processes.
- View governance not as a compliance burden but as a strategic enabler of long-term value.
- Embrace innovation, transparency, and ethical leadership in the boardroom.
- Foster a proactive governance culture rooted in accountability and stakeholder orientation.
- Support the institutional shift toward sustainability and data ethics.
- Cultivate openness to interdepartmental and cross-functional collaboration on governance challenges.
ESG Integration Challenges & Digital Operational Resilience Course Curriculum
The seminar agenda for this online CPD seminar on Corporate Governance: ESG, AI & Digital Risk Under DORA is divided into 4 modules. More specifically:
Module 1 | The Governance Landscape Post-2025
- Corporate governance in transition: from compliance to strategic stewardship
- Global and European regulatory trends shaping board responsibilities
- Key governance expectations from CySEC, ESMA, EBA, and ECB
Module 2 | Digital Operational Resilience and DORA
- Deep dive into DORA: principles, requirements, and impact
- Board accountability for ICT risk management, incident response, and outsourcing
- Governance of third party dependencies and critical ICT service providers
- Integration of DORA obligations with broader risk governance practices
Module 3 | ESG Oversight and the Role of the Board
- ESG risks and opportunities: strategic implications for financial institutions
- Board duties under the CSRD and EU Taxonomy
- Oversight of ESG disclosures, greenwashing risks, and sustainability performance
- Embedding ESG into enterprise risk management and governance reporting
Module 4 | AI Governance, Ethics, and Data Oversight
- AI in financial services: risks, governance responsibilities, and regulatory trajectory
- Anticipating the EU AI Act: implications for board oversight
- Bias, explainability, and transparency in AI models
- Board engagement with data governance and algorithmic accountability
*This training program is designed to support continuing professional development (CPD). Participants are encouraged to verify with their professional body or regulatory authority whether the training meets their individual or institutional CPD requirements.
Fees & Registration Details
FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), and why is it important for corporate governance?
How does ESG integration impact board responsibilities in financial institutions?
What are the governance challenges associated with AI in financial services?
Who should attend this seminar on ESG, AI, and digital risk governance?
How does this seminar differ from other corporate governance training programs?
DORA is an EU regulation that mandates financial entities to strengthen their digital operational resilience. It requires firms to manage ICT risks, ensure robust incident response, and oversee third-party service providers. For corporate governance, DORA emphasizes board accountability in overseeing digital risks and integrating resilience into organizational strategies.
Integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors requires boards to oversee sustainability strategies, ensure transparent reporting, and manage associated risks. Boards must align ESG initiatives with regulatory frameworks like the CSRD and EU Taxonomy, fostering long-term value creation and stakeholder trust.
AI introduces complexities such as algorithmic bias, lack of transparency, and ethical considerations. Boards must establish frameworks for AI oversight, ensuring compliance with emerging regulations like the EU AI Act. This includes setting policies for data governance, model explainability, and accountability mechanisms.
This seminar is tailored for board members, senior executives, risk and compliance officers, and governance professionals in financial institutions. It’s also beneficial for individuals preparing for strategic roles that require a deep understanding of ESG integration, AI oversight, and digital resilience under frameworks like DORA.
Unlike standard programs, this seminar offers a comprehensive approach by combining ESG, AI, and digital risk governance within the context of current EU regulations. It provides practical insights, real-life case studies, and interactive sessions to equip participants with actionable strategies for effective governance in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.
