Chapter Zero is here to equip and inspire non-executive directors to lead on climate from the boardroom.
Welcome to the Directors' Climate Forum. We work with NEDs and chairs to embed climate into business strategy.
Join a lively, influential and supportive community of your peers for the knowledge and confidence to embed climate targets and transition plans into strategy.
The Chapter Zero Transition Planning Toolkit
The Chapter Zero Transition Planning Toolkit is designed to support NEDs and their boards in overseeing the development and delivery of a credible transition plan, by anchoring climate strategy within the discussion of business strategy.
The Toolkit is aligned with the Transition Plan Taskforce Disclosure Framework and Implementation Guidance, and is made up of four elements, a Briefing, Scorecard, Governance Compass, and Barriers and Enablers.
Get your guide"At a time when the world is risking ‘planetary insolvency’, it is an imperative for boards of financial and non-financial firms to lead the way in integrating climate actions with business strategy. As a board member myself, I have greatly benefited from the excellent events, resources and discussions with experts and peers made available by Chapter Zero. I encourage other board members to join this community of like-minded leaders and drive the change we want to see in the world."
Alessandra Mongiardino, Independent Non-Executive Director
Triodos Bank UK
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It’s free to join Chapter Zero and we warmly welcome non-executive directors and chairs who are keen to lead on climate in the boardroom. You’ll find a community here of support, knowledge and inspiration.
Why become a member?Upcoming Events
Partner Event: Net Zero Delivery Summit 2025
Hosted by The City of London, the Net Zero Delivery Summit marks a crucial halfway point between COPs. It is where leaders in finance, policy, and sustainability come together to drive progress beyond pledges. Hear industry’s leading sustainable finance experts discussing key topics including transition finance, expanding and leveraging carbon markets, and mobilising private finance for nature and adaptation.
Partner Event: BGA Business Leaders’ Summit 2025 – Business Backs Climate Action
Co-hosted by the UK Corporate Leaders Group and the Aldersgate Group, the Business Leaders’ Summit 2025 will showcase and reinforce the commitment of UK businesses to tackle climate change, as an integral element of driving sustainable, resilient and competitive growth. The event will convene leading business representatives to demonstrate continued business action, work on solutions, and call for ambitious and consistent government leadership towards net zero by 2050.
Chapter Zero's London Climate Action Week Flagship Event: Improving governance and empowering boards to tackle the climate and energy transition agenda
Join Chapter Zero, the Directors’ Climate Forum, and the London Stock Exchange Group for an iconic meeting of minds in the heart of London to discuss how to improve governance and empower boards to tackle the climate and energy transition agenda.
Latest Resources
UK Climate Policy Briefing - March 2025
Our UK policy briefing aims to highlight the latest developments in UK climate policy directly relevant to NEDs.
Beyond compliance: How sustainability regulation is evolving and what NEDs can do about it
Sustainability regulations are evolving at an unprecedented pace. New disclosure standards, transition planning requirements, and the scrutiny on green commitments are redefining expectations for firms globally. For non-executive directors (NEDs), this moment presents both a challenge and an opportunity: to navigate compliance effectively while leveraging regulation as a catalyst for long-term value creation.
Transition Finance: A Strategic Imperative for Boards
The global transition to a low carbon, climate resilient economy represents both a climate imperative and a major commercial opportunity. As a leading financial centre, the UK is well positioned to finance this transition while creating opportunities for UK businesses.
Nature for boards: A primer
This primer provides an understanding of future-facing leadership and offers practical guidance for boards in integrating nature-related risks and opportunities into corporate governance.
Latest Articles
Net zero: From good intentions to real change
Mark Bryant, Consultant for The Berkeley Partnership and the primary author of the Chapter Zero Board Toolkit, reflects on what he’s learned from his experiences of helping clients on their journey to net zero.
Finance is critical to transition
Finance has a critical role to play in both enabling and accelerating the climate transition. That is why Chapter Zero has launched its UK Financial Services Community, says Chapter Zero Strategic Advisor, Mark Manning.
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Events
Our events and webinars are open to all NED members.
Spotlight
High priority, timely topics with a wide range of NED-specific briefings, publications and events.
