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5 reasons
why ESG* needs a place
on Boards of Directors.

5 reasons
why ESG* needs a place
on Boards of Directors.

Climate change and
biodiversity loss are major
threats to mankind.
Economic well-being
requires equal opportunities
and diversity at all levels.
Companies need
sustainable
business models

and partnerships.
Investors
and Stakeholders

expect responsible
companies.
New legal and
regulatory requirements

in the area of ESG
& reporting.
Sustainability experience is lacking in the majority of boards of directors, even though such knowledge would be essential for supervision.

* ESG – Environment, Social, Governance

By ESG, we mean integrating sustainability in the company and in the corporate strategy. This includes, for example, ESG risks, governance, reporting and new business models that are aligned with environmental and social criteria.

What is
ESG4Boards ?


ESG4Boards is an exclusive initiative that brings together executives with sustainability expertise and industry experience and positions them for Boards of Directors mandates.

Goal
of the initiative.


By 2030, 80% of Swiss companies *
integrate ESG in their Board of Directors,
with proven expertise and know-how.
* Companies with headquarters in Switzerland and more than 250 employees

Goal
of the initiative.


By 2030, 80% of Swiss companies * have integrated ESG in their Board of Directors with proven expertise and know-how.
* Companies with headquarters in Switzerland and more than 250 employees

Our
Offer.


Who we are :

  • Highly qualified experts for your Board of Directors
  • with
  • Education in the fields of economics, business, strategy, sustainability and Board of Directors


What we offer :

  • Leaders with over 10 years of experience in the field of sustainability and industry
  • Regular exchange (at least 1x/year) on current topics between ESG4Boards and Board Directors
  • Our members can be hired as speakers for leadership conferences, workshops and events

The initiators

Franziska
Barmettler
IKEA
Christine
Crosby
Hero Group
Barbara
Dubach
Engageability
Stephanie
Engels
Signium
Ursula
Finsterwald
LGT Private Banking
Saskia
Günther
Swisscom
Christina
Meier
Swiss Rail
Katrin
Muff
The Institute for
Business
Sustainability
Christine
Wiederkehr
Kühne + Nagel
Anne
Wolf
Swisspower

Contact


If you want to integrate ESG in the Board of Directors, or if you wish to become a member,
contact us via LinkedIn or by e-mail info@esg4boards.org
If you want to integrate ESG in the Board of Directors, or if you wish to become a member, contact uscontact us via LinkedIn or by e-mail info@esg4boards.org

Supporters


  • Dr. Barbara Frei - EVP Industrial Automation, Schneider Electric
  • Corinne Blesi - NZZ Connect

Supported by
Swisscom
PwC Switzerland
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