In today’s rapidly evolving corporate landscape, the role of governance in environmental, social and governance (ESG) frameworks has never been more crucial.

ESG issues dominate the corporate agenda, and the focus on the ‘G’ in ESG has never been more pivotal for boards, especially within the complex legal and corporate landscapes in which businesses operate.

As global businesses navigate complex regulatory environments, shifting investor expectations and increasing societal demands, the ‘G’ in ESG stands as the cornerstone of sustainable corporate success.

This keynote address will delve into the critical governance issues that boards must address to steer their organisations effectively. The session will explore how robust governance frameworks ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and enhance corporate resilience and long-term value creation.

Peju Adebajo serves as Non-Executive Director at Ibstock plc, a FTSE 250 manufacturing company, and Wolseley Limited, a UK PE owned distribution company, Peju serves on key committees including Sustainability, Audit, Remuneration, and Nominations. Her passion for sustainability and energy transition has led to establish the Nigerian chapter of the Climate Governance Initiative, (affiliated with the World Economic Forum). Her career spans diverse executive roles, including CEO of Lumos Global, a solar power company, Managing Director at Lafarge Africa and Mouka Limited (owned by Actis LLP), underpinned by formative roles at Boston Consulting Group and Citibank. Peju has experience in navigating complex operating environments Wednesday 4 Decemberand working with different ownership and governance structures including listed entities, private equity, multinationals, venture capital, family business and the public sector driving her perspectives on corporate governance and sustainability. She was recently recognized as a finalist for the ‘NED to Watch’ category in the UK NED awards and listed in Cranfield University’s ‘100 Women to Watch’, and has won numerous awards including Harvard Business School Leadership award and CNBC Africa Business Woman of the year.