Auditing Strategic & ESG Risk: Building Governance Resilience​

25th - 26th February 2026

Online - Live

Meet Our Trainer

Auditing Strategic & ESG Risk

Matej Drascek

Matej Drascek is a globally respected expert in internal audit, ESG governance, and strategic risk management with over a decade of experience advising C suites, boards, and public institutions across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. He has held senior leadership roles including Chief Audit Executive, HR Director, and General Director, and holds a PhD in Management and Organization. A Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and ESG Audit & Strategy Specialist, Matej has delivered 100+ impactful workshops and keynotes for governments, Fortune 500 companies, and NGOs. His expertise spans internal audit transformation, ESG strategy and reporting, risk-based governance, and ethical leadership across industries such as financial services, energy, public sector, manufacturing, and development agencies. Known for his clarity and practical approach, he makes complex governance and ESG topics accessible and actionable for senior leaders and technical teams alike.

Learning Outcomes Key Topic

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Understand strategic risks and their role in shaping organizational performance.
  • Evaluate the evolving responsibilities of internal audit in strategic and ESG domains.
  • Assess the design and execution of corporate strategy and ESG initiatives.
  • Identify critical risks in both strategy development and ESG materiality.
  • Audit the integration of ESG within the broader business strategy.
  • Apply global frameworks (CSRD, EU Taxonomy, CSDD) to ensure compliance and value alignment.
  • Develop audit plans that address board-level risks, strategic KPIs, and ESG performance.
  • Facilitate continuous monitoring and reporting of strategic and ESG risks.
  • Consult with boards and executives on enhancing strategic governance.
  • Bridge the gap between corporate purpose, strategy execution, and stakeholder expectations.

Reason To Attend This Training

  • Stay Relevant in a Changing World: Learn how to audit what boards and CEOs now rank among their top risks — strategy and ESG.
  • Dual Expertise: Gain a powerful combination of skills to audit both corporate strategy and sustainability performance.
  • Assurance at the Highest Level: Learn to provide value-adding insights on board-level decisions and governance practices.
  • Practical, Actionable Tools: Walk away with templates, audit plans, and checklists you can immediately apply in your organization.
  • Compliance-Ready: Navigate evolving ESG legislation and strategy-related disclosures with confidence.
  • Interactive Learning: Participate in workshops, case studies, self-assessments, and live Q&As for real-world applicability.
  • Future-Proof Your Audit Function: Anticipate emerging trends and extend your audit scope into the domains of innovation, purpose, and stakeholder trust.

Course Details

Day 1

Introduction to Strategic Risk

  • - Understanding the significance of strategic risks in modern organizations
  • - The evolving role of internal audit in strategic risk assessment
  • - Bridging the gap between governance and strategic risk management​

Foundations of Strategy

  • - Defining corporate strategy and its components
  • - Strategic analysis frameworks: SWOT, PESTLE, and Porter's Five Forces
  • - Assessing organizational performance and industry positioning​

Auditing Strategy Development

  • - Key steps in strategy formulation and associated risks
  • - Evaluating the quality and completeness of strategy documents
  • - Identifying performance indicators and potential biases​

Auditing Strategy Implementation

  • - Understanding change management in strategic initiatives
  • - Assessing the communication and cascading of strategy
  • - Linking performance auditing to strategic objectives

Workshop: Developing a Strategy Audit Plan

  • - Collaborative activity to create a sample audit plan for a corporate strategy
  • - Applying learned concepts to a real-world scenario
  • - Group discussions and feedback sessions
Day 2

Introduction to ESG in Business Strategy

  • - The evolution and importance of ESG in corporate strategies
  • - Differentiating ESG strategy from traditional business strategy
  • - Understanding stakeholder expectations in ESG initiatives​

Legislative Landscape and Compliance

  • - Overview of key ESG-related regulations: CSRD, EU Taxonomy, CSDD, European Climate Law
  • - Aligning ESG strategies with compliance requirements
  • - Navigating the complexities of global ESG standards

Developing and Auditing ESG Strategy

  • - Conducting stakeholder engagement and materiality assessments
  • - Applying strategic analysis with professional skepticism
  • - Identifying best practices in ESG strategic planning​

Monitoring and Reporting ESG Strategy

  • - Establishing reliable ESG impact measurement frameworks
  • - Auditing ESG strategy implementation and performance
  • - Continuous improvement and reporting mechanisms​

Workshop: Crafting an ESG Audit Plan

  • - Hands-on exercise to develop an ESG audit plan for a sample organization
  • - Utilizing tools and frameworks discussed in the sessions
  • - Peer reviews and facilitator feedback

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$ 1,295
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