Outcomes
Governance & Oversight• Clarify board and executive responsibilities under ESG-related regulations• Understand ESG as a governance and risk issue, not a reporting exercise• Define oversight structures, mandates, and escalation linesRegulatory Readiness• Understand CBJ ESG, climate risk, and sustainability expectations• Understand ASE ESG disclosure requirements and enforcement implications• Identify gaps between current practices and regulatory expectationsStrategic & Financial Implications• Link ESG and climate risk to credit risk, capital allocation, and business strategy• Understand how ESG impacts bank valuation, investor perception, and funding• Enable informed decision-making on sustainable finance, transition finance, and portfolio exposure
Target Group
• Board of Directors• Board Committees (Audit, Risk, Governance)• CEO, CRO, CFO, COO• Executive Management• Subsidiary Boards (if applicable)
Contents
A high-level, executive-focused program designed to equip board members and senior management with a clear understanding of ESG regulatory obligations, governance responsibilities, and strategic implications within the Jordanian banking and capital markets landscape.The program focuses on Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) ESG and climate-risk expectations, Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) sustainability disclosure requirements, and the board’s role in overseeing ESG integration, climate risk, and sustainable finance-without going into technical implementation.