ESG & SUSTAINABILITY READINESS

Understanding the IRA ESG Guidelines for Insurers, 2026

WORKSHOP OVERVIEW

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations are increasingly central to sound corporate governance, resilient insurance operations, and long-term value creation. For Uganda’s insurance industry, the IRA ESG Guidelines for Insurers, 2026 establish a clear compliance and implementation framework for licensed insurance entities.

This executive, discussion-based workshop translates the Guidelines into practical priorities for Boards and Senior Management. Participants will examine governance accountabilities, material ESG risks, Phase 1 implementation actions, and the pathway towards annual ESG Statements and mandatory IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 sustainability reporting from 1 January 2028.

WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES

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

• Explain the purpose, scope, and key obligations of the IRA ESG Guidelines for Insurers, 2026, and their importance in building resilient and sustainable insurance businesses.
• Distinguish the ESG oversight responsibilities of the Board from the implementation responsibilities of Senior Management and the designated ESG Lead.
• Identify and prioritize material ESG risks and immediate Phase 1 implementation actions, including governance arrangements, gap analysis, ESG policy development, and preparation of the first annual ESG Statement.
• Develop a practical 90-day ESG readiness action plan to support implementation and the organization's transition towards mandatory IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 sustainability reporting from 1 January 2028.

WORKSHOP PROGRAM

TARGET AUDIENCE

This workshop is designed for:

• Chief Executive Officers (CEOs)
• Principal Officers
• Heads of Department
• Senior Managers responsible for governance, compliance, risk, sustainability, and strategy within Uganda’s insurance sector

Attendance: In-person and non-delegable.

TIME

8:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Workshop Session)
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Networking Lunch)

WORKSHOP FORMAT

The workshop will be delivered through facilitated presentations, group discussions, practical implementation exercises, and peer-learning sessions to support organizational ESG readiness and compliance.

We look forward to your participation as you prepare your organization for effective ESG implementation and future sustainability reporting requirements.