Executive Compensation and ESG Performance Incentives Training Course

Module 1: The Foundations of Executive Compensation

• The principles of effective executive pay design.
• Understanding the components of a compensation package (e.g., salary, bonus, long-term incentives).
• The link between pay and performance: financial and non-financial metrics.
• The role of Say on Pay and other regulatory requirements.
• Practical session: A group discussion on the pros and cons of different compensation structures.

Module 2: The Evolving Landscape of ESG and Compensation

• The business case for linking ESG to executive pay.
• Global trends in ESG-linked compensation.
• The link between ESG performance and long-term value creation.
• The role of different stakeholders in driving this trend.
• Practical session: A case study analysis of a company that recently added an ESG metric to its compensation plan.

Module 3: Identifying and Selecting Relevant ESG Metrics

• The importance of materiality in metric selection.
• Common ESG metrics used in compensation (e.g., carbon emissions, DEI, safety).
• Selecting quantitative versus qualitative metrics.
• Aligning ESG metrics with the company's business strategy.
• Practical session: A hands-on exercise to identify and select five key ESG metrics for a fictional company.

Module 4: Designing Effective ESG-Linked Incentive Plans

• The mechanics of integrating ESG into short-term and long-term incentives.
• The weighting of ESG metrics in the overall plan.
• The importance of a clear and transparent design.
• Avoiding unintended consequences in plan design.
• Practical session: A hands-on exercise to design a sample ESG-linked bonus plan.

Module 5: Performance Measurement and Goal Setting

• The principles of setting ambitious but achievable ESG goals.
• The importance of clear and measurable targets.
• The role of external benchmarks and peer group analysis.
• Best practices for performance tracking and evaluation.
• Practical session: A group exercise on setting a challenging but realistic ESG goal.

Module 6: The Role of the Compensation Committee

• The purpose and responsibilities of the compensation committee.
• The committee's role in overseeing ESG-linked compensation.
• The importance of an independent committee.
• Managing committee deliberations and decision-making.
• Practical session: A role-playing exercise simulating a compensation committee meeting.

Module 7: Disclosure and Stakeholder Communication

• The importance of transparent and clear compensation disclosure.
• Best practices for communicating your ESG-linked pay strategy.
• The role of the compensation discussion and analysis (CD&A).
• Managing public and media scrutiny of executive pay.
• Practical session: A hands-on exercise on drafting a compensation-related disclosure.

Module 8: Managing Board and Shareholder Expectations

• The importance of aligning with board and shareholder expectations.
• Understanding common shareholder concerns about ESG-linked pay.
• Strategies for engaging with different types of shareholders.
• The role of a proactive communication and engagement plan.
• Practical session: A role-playing exercise on preparing for a Say on Pay vote.

Module 9: The Role of Proxy Advisors and Institutional Investors

• Understanding the influence of key players like ISS and Glass Lewis.
• The criteria they use to evaluate ESG-linked compensation plans.
• Best practices for engaging with and responding to proxy advisors.
• The role of institutional investors as active owners.
• Practical session: A hands-on exercise on how to respond to a negative proxy advisor report.

Module 10: Final Project and Action Planning

• Consolidating all learnings into a final, comprehensive project.
• Developing a detailed action plan for designing or revising an ESG-linked compensation plan.
• Presenting your strategic plan to a peer group for feedback.
• Final Q&A and course wrap-up.
• Practical session: Final project presentation and strategic plan review.

Requirements:

• Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
• Applicants must live up to Phoenix Training Center admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free

2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.

4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.

5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training.

Or call us on +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588

Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

1. Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Armstrong Global Training & Development Center Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.

2. Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.

3. Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

1. Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.

2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.

3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Tailor Made Courses

This training course can also be customized for your institution upon request for a minimum of 5 participants. You can have it conducted at our Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588 or Email training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com

Accommodation and Airport Transfer

Accommodation and Airport Transfer is arranged upon request and at extra cost. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588