Module 1: The fundamentals of ESG-MS & Governance structures
Date: 21st September 2026 Time: 09:30 (BST) | 09:30 (WAT) | 11:30 (EAT)
What is an ESG-MS and what’s the business case?
Fundamentals of Corporate Governance
Where to start building your ESG-MS
Different Forms of ESG-MS
Speakers
Andrew Mather
Andrew leads strategic services relating to ESG, working closely with boards and executives to strengthen governance and align management systems with ambitious ESG goals. His expertise spans strategic ESG design, financial product design, implementation planning, and advising C-suites on sustainable transformation.
Chukwudi Iwuozor
Chukwudi Iwuozor is an Executive in BII's Industry Technology Services (ITS) Responsible Investing team. He has over 14 years' experience in E&S risk management and leads the implementation of responsible investing principles across BII's investments in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa. He also provides Investment Committees with crucial Environmental and Social (E&S) insights to influence investment decisions, manage risk and maximise development impact outcomes.
Andrew Snow
Andrew is a Chartered Environmentalist with over 20 years of ESHS consultancy experience in E&S due diligence, monitoring, management systems, and compliance auditing. He has significant experience in working with recognised international management system and financing standards and guidance, including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, Equator Principles, IFC Performance Standards and WB/IFC EHS Guidelines.
Guy Alexander
Guy Alexander is a Director and Head of BII's Industry Technology Services (ITS) Responsible Investing team of 18 professionals. He leads strategy and implementation of responsible investing principles across BII's ITS sector investments across Africa, Asia and Caribbean markets. He also oversees the strategic deployment of BII market shaping technical assistance program focused on ESG, business integrity, corporate governance and climate capacity building.
Philippa Spence
Philippa Spence is the Global Managing Director of Ramboll's Environment & Health Division, leading the consultancy's largest business area with over 3,000 sustainability professionals worldwide. She has nearly 30 years’ consultancy experience in ESG, environmental and social due diligence, management systems, and compliance for global clients.