Why we launched ESG4Boards
Because when boards and executives have the right ESG knowledge, they don’t just manage risks — they create lasting value for people, planet and business alike.
How We Create Impact
Appointment of Board of Directors Mandates
- Appointment to board mandates, sustainability advisory boards in companies with individuals who bring strong leadership, industry, and sustainability expertise
- Inclusive access to experts and members from the network
Strategic ESG Inputs for Boards
- 1:1 coaching for board members
- Challenging strategies with regard to ESG
- Regular exchange on current topics between ESG4Boards and board members
- Inclusive access to network events
Inputs and Guest Lectures
- Talks and inputs for leadership conferences, workshops, and events
- Contributions to board member training programs with education partners to strengthen existing ESG competencies
Community Networking Events
- 3-4 networking events per year exclusively for the community
- Regular exchange of experiences between members
- Expert talks on current sustainability topics in the board context
- Events focused on sustainability exclusively for board members
Our Expertise
We are a network of highly qualified experts with extensive industry and leadership experience.
Our core competencies lie in strategy development, regulation, finance, law, human resources, communication, and key topics of sustainable corporate management. We also provide support on corporate governance matters and act as drivers of innovation and change.
About Us
ESG4Boards is a rapidly growing initiative that brings together executives with expertise in sustainability and industry experience in order to strategically position them for board mandates and committees.
Our Positioning
ESG4Boards aims to be the leading point of contact in Switzerland for companies and their value chain partners seeking to build ESG expertise in boards of directors, board committees, or through board education programs.
Our Responsibility
Sustainability must be embedded at all levels of corporate governance — to ensure a future that is both resilient and sustainable. Companies that integrate ESG principles early on not only secure their long-term competitiveness but also actively contribute to the stability of the economy, the environment, and society.
Voices of Our Members
“In the past, sustainability was about shareholder value creation and innovation. I want to bring that focus back—because it’s not about merely complying with regulations. These conversations must be initiated and driven at the board level.”
Franziska Tück
Head of Climeworks Pioneers Business & Sustainability at Climeworks
“Quite simply, I believe ESG knowledge is essential for boards to properly fulfill their function,and I’d like to help fill the knowledge gap as this would also give me a chance to have greater impact personally.”
Sarah Vowles
Director, Sustainability & Corporate Communications at Tecan
"ESG4Boards connects me with experts who bring substance and practical insight to ESG topics. It supports embedding ESG more effectively within boards and accelerating sustainable transformation."
Bernhard Lanzendörfer
Strategic Leader and Consultant in Sustainable Construction & ESG, Board Member at Verwaltungsrat
“Quite simply, I believe ESG knowledge is essential for boards to properly fulfill their function,and I’d like to help fill the knowledge gap as this would also give me a chance to have greater impact personally.”
Ingeborg Schumacher
Co‑Founder & Head of Sustainability at ESG‑AM (Zurich)
"ESG4Boards helps boards strengthen their ESG competencies with pragmatism, passion, and real-world experience. Effective ESG integration is not just good governance — it drives long-term business success and fulfills boards’ responsibilities to stakeholders."
Nicole Brodbeck
CEO at Ancotech AG
“ESG competence on the board is essential for a company’s future viability.”
Christoph Sutter
Managing Direcor Managing Direcor at CGES, Board Member at Renera Energy,
Let’s elevate decision-making with stronger ESG knowledge
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