Strengthening ESG oversight and risk governance across a listed group
Multinational FMCG Group Board Programme
About the Client
A leading listed multinational fast‑moving consumer goods (FMCG) group headquartered in Southeast Asia, with a diverse portfolio and operations spanning multiple markets. The organisation has established itself as a regional leader, combining scale with a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability and long‑term value creation.
The Challenge
As a large, listed multinational FMCG group with a complex operating structure, the organisation has made sustainability and ESG a clear strategic priority, embedding it into its governance, decision-making and long-term value creation agenda. In line with this commitment, the Group needed to convene its boards and key committees to align shared expectations on ESG oversight, climate considerations and risk governance across the organisation.
Why SID Board Academy
SID Board Academy was selected for its:
Expertise in ESG governance and risk oversight
Ability to design and deliver customised programme for complex, multi entity organisations
Scenario driven and practical approach
Faculty with both academic depth and real world boardroom experience
The Programme – ESG Oversight and Risk Governance Workshop
SID Board Academy delivered a half‑day, in-country, in‑person session at the joint meeting of the Audit, Sustainability and Risk Management Committee. The programme brought together 96 board directors (excluding senior management) across these committees, with nearly 200 participants in total representing more than six subsidiary companies.
Focus areas:
Directors’ ESG oversight roles and evolving regulatory expectations
ESG risk scenarios and their implications for board decision-making
Climate metrics, sustainability reporting and capital allocation considerations
Stakeholder engagement, disclosures and ethical sourcing
Committee structures and accountability for ESG-linked issues
The session was led by an SID Faculty member, represented by a seasoned global board director and committee chair. Drawing on extensive listed company experience, the faculty provided practical insights into board and committee dynamics, sustainability reporting and risk governance.
The Impact
The programme was well received by the Group’s leadership team and reinforced the importance of ESG as both a governance and strategic priority.
Shared alignment on ESG oversight and risk governance across committees
Enhanced board‑level understanding of climate metrics and sustainability reporting
Strengthened accountability structures for ESG‑linked issues
Largest board‑level ESG engagement delivered by SID Board Academy to date
“The global best practices you brought to the discussion were insightful and well received by our leadership team. I appreciated your reflections on our sustainability efforts and your thoughts on the future of board leadership.”
Group Chief Executive Officer
