NEW YORK-- February 11, 2022 -- Diligent, the global leader in modern governance providing SaaS solutions across governance, risk, compliance and ESG, today announces additional featured speakers joining the lineup of celebrated subject matter experts.

Created with industry experts including Glass Lewis, a leading proxy advisory services company, and several partners from the ESG & Impact Practice at international law firm Kirkland & Ellis LLP, the Climate Leadership Certificate Program is designed to help corporate directors, C-level executives and other modern leaders be better equipped to oversee climate risk and strategy for their companies. The program is available as a self-paced e-learning experience and includes six courses, with video panel sessions featuring subject matter and industry experts, curated readings, interactive exercises and online networking among participants.

The full lineup of speakers is now announced. Registrants will learn from over 40 renowned subject matter experts, who will deliver impactful courses on topics such as connecting climate to the balance sheet, how climate connects to the board’s fiduciary duty and structuring oversight of climate risk. Following overwhelming demand since the launch of courses in February, Diligent has extended the Climate Leadership Certificate Program indefinitely, and registration is open now.