Overview of ESG and Sustainability obligations in the banking industry (ESG for Banks 1/4)
Module 1/4 (Programme ESG for Banks)
We are pleased to introduce our new ESG programme for banks, thoughtfully designed by our dedicated experts. This comprehensive programme is structured into four dynamic modules, plus one customised module for board members, ensuring that every level of your institution is equipped to navigate the complexities of the ESG landscape.
Whether you choose to follow the entire journey or pick and choose the sessions most relevant to your expectations, this programme offers the flexibility to meet your needs, determine and prioritise actions to be implemented.
Register to our programme to lead your institution towards a sustainable future and making a positive impact on the financial sector and beyond!
Attending this introductory session will allow you to gain a clear overview of the impact of the current ESG landscape on credit institutions, with practical examples that illustrate the obligations arising from these changes.
Led by:
Clara Bourgi
Counsel
Valérian de Jamblinne
Manager
About the training session
(Programme ESG for Banks 1/4)
Are you interested in the comprehensive “ESG and Sustainability Training Programme for Banks”?
Don’t miss out on this opportunity!
Attending this introductory session will allow you to gain a clear overview of the impact of the current ESG landscape on credit institutions, with practical examples that illustrate the obligations arising from these changes.
Objectives
By the end of this training session, participants will be able to:
- Use a common language within the bank to understand ESG and sustainability
- Understand key definitions on sustainability, and apprehend the articulation between the regulation and an operational approach
- Get a high-level understanding of ESG obligations and understand the practical duties of banks in the context of ESG obligations
- Apprehend the legal, reputational and litigation risks
Content
- Introduction
- Background for ESG and sustainability-related requirements
- Key definitions
- High-level overview of legal and regulatory developments.
- High level overview of sustainability-related requirements
- Holistic view of requirements applicable to banks in the areas of
- Disclosure
- Risk management
- Conflicts of interests
- Product governance
- Suitability and credits
- Holistic view of requirements applicable to banks in the areas of
- Governance and diversity
- High-level overview of requirements and practical insights regarding governance and diversity
- Practical duties of banks
- Description of practical duties of banks stemming from the previously described requirements
- Highlight of the areas of attention from supervisory authorities
- Best practices
- Legal, reputational and litigation risks
- Outline of administrative, criminal, civil, corporate, reputational and litigation risks stemming from non-compliance with sustainability-related requirements, expectations
- Best practices
Speakers
Robin Marc, who founded R-Aligned, a consultancy specialised in Sustainability and Climate Risks for Financial Institutions after more than 20 years of experience in Banking and Asset Management, joins Arendt’s team of dedicated experts to address the legal, regulatory, and advisory aspects of ESG and sustainability obligations within the banking industry. Check out our training agenda to see all of the speakers listed on each training session.
Audience
All banking employees
Price
Register now and enjoy a 15% discount, paying only €1445 instead of €1700 for the full programme.
Duration
2 hours
For more information please contact us by e-mail institute@arendt.com