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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

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.

Environmental​

We drive transformation in all sectors of the economy…

Social.

…through targeted board coachings and mandates as key to success…

Governance.

…as well as the development of a vibrant community of committed and responsible leadership personalities.

* 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.

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 2024 Annual Report
is here!

A year full of ideas, meaningful encounters, and collective action for climate and nature — looking back was a joy, and now we invite you to relive it with us. Enjoy the read!
Check our LinkedIn Post

How We Create Impact

1. Appointment of Board of Directors Mandates
  • Appointment to board mandates, sustainability advisory boards in companies with individuals who bring strong leadership, industry, and sustainability expertise
  • Inclusive access to experts and members from the network
    • 2. Strategic ESG Inputs for Boards
  • 1:1 coaching for board members
  • Challenging strategies with regard to ESG
  • Regular exchange on current topics between ESG4Boards and board members
  • Inclusive access to network events
    • 3. Inputs and Guest Lectures
  • Talks and inputs for leadership conferences, workshops, and events
  • Contributions to board member training programs with education partners to strengthen existing ESG competencies
    • 4. Community Networking Events
  • 3-4 networking events per year exclusively for the community
  • Regular exchange of experiences between members
  • Expert talks on current sustainability topics in the board context
  • Events focused on sustainability exclusively for board members

    • Advisory Board

    We are pleased to announce that Martin Hirzel, Antje Kanngiesser, Karin Lenzlinger, Helmut Ruhl and Tanja Vainio were elected in summer 2024 to the ESG4Boards Advisory Board.
    Martin
    Hirzel
    Swissmem Präsident
    Antje
    Kanngiesser
    Alpiq CEO
    Karin
    Lenzlinger
    Zurich Chamber of Commerce
    President
    Helmut
    Ruhl
    AMAG Group CEO
    Tanja
    Vainio
    Schneider Electric
    Country President Switzerland

    Board of Directors

    Franziska
    Barmettler
    digitalswitzerland
    Christine
    Crosby
    NovaTaste
    Barbara
    Dubach
    engageability | Innovate 4 Nature
    Stephanie
    Engels
    Signium
    Ursula
    Finsterwald
    LGT Private Banking
    Lucrèce
    Foufopoulos
    Sika
    Saskia
    Günther
    Swisscom
    Kaspar
    Hess
    Migros Bank
    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
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