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.
Energy, land use and materials transformations: what do they mean for boards?
Three vast and interlinked transformations are underway in the global economy: the energy transformation, the land-use transformation and the materials transformation. To explore how boards can move beyond targets and prepare better for a whole of economy transition, Chapter Zero has worked with @Systemiq on a ‘new resource economy’ webinar featuring: Jeremy Oppenheim of Systemiq, Tim Waddell of Mizuho International Plc, Magali Anderson of Anglo American Plc, Eran Klein of TBC Bank Plc, Francis Wedin of Vulcan Energy Resources and Vicky Moffatt of Chapter Zero.
Register here for this online event on 21 May 2026 at 9:00 - 10:15.
Securing planetary solvency: bringing climate risk to life
Lord Deben (John Gummer), former Chair of the Climate Change Committee, Emma Howard Boyd CBE, former Chair of the Environment Agency and the London Climate Resilience Review, and Anthony Hobley, Deputy Chair, Climate, Risk & Resilience, Howden Group, will address the work of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries and University of Exeter which suggests that current climate-scenario models are significantly underestimating climate risk and economic impact. Join us to hear from the experts at this unique experiential and immersive event where we will bring to life – in an all-encompassing film screened at FRAMELESS art gallery in Marble Arch – the impact of climate risk and the business case, as well as questions of legacy associated with climate action, for boards.
Register here for this in-person event on 9 June 2026 at 13:45 - 16:00.
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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?Latest Resources
Biodiversity loss as a national Security Risk: What UK directors need to know
This blog from the Commonwealth Climate and Law Initiative summarises the key findings of the UK Biodiversity Security Assessment, explains how they relate into nature‑related physical, transition, and systemic risks, and outlines what this means for directors’ duties of care and loyalty under UK law.
Sustainable Procurement: a strategy for resilience and growth
Procurement has an important role to play in the net zero transition. By capitalising on green public procurement (GPP) opportunities and integrating sustainability into procurement practices, businesses can drive down their emissions whilst gaining strategic advantages.
Navigating tomorrow today: Scenario analysis for financial sector boards
Robust scenario analysis is key to managing material climate risks for financial firms. NEDs can use this briefing to gain strategic insights, provide governance, and meet incoming regulatory expectations.
Asking better questions on nature – For board directors
This “Asking Better Questions on Nature” guide is designed to help non-executives and boards across business and finance surface critical insights about nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities to inform their decision making.
"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
Upcoming Events
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Insights for boards and leadership teams from Uber’s electrification journey
Join Susan Hooper (Senior Independent Director at Chapter Zero and Non-Executive Director at Uber UK) and Christopher Hook (former Global Sustainability Strategy and Analytics Lead at Uber) as they discuss the recently published Stanford case study on Uber’s electrification journey. The webinar will draw out insights on how boards and executive teams can collaborate to lead confidently on sustainability as a driver of long-term value.
The role of boards in a new resource economy
Jeremy Oppenheim, Managing Partner and Co-Founder at Systemiq, will address the new resource economy. He will talk about reframing net zero discussions, navigating transition challenges and cultivating the capability to be resilient value creators. This will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Tim Waddell, Chapter Zero Fellow and NED at Mizuho International Plc, Eran Klein, NED at TBC Bank Plc, Magali Anderson, Non-executive Director at Anglo American Plc, and Francis Wedin, Founder and Executive Chair at Vulcan Energy Resources.
Securing planetary solvency: bringing climate risk to life
Join Chapter Zero for a unique experiential event that will bring to life the potential impact of climate risk and the undisputed benefits of climate action for boards, building on the robust science-based modelling and risk insights in reports from the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) and the University of Exeter.
The board agenda: geopolitics, climate and capital allocation
Capital allocation and climate resilience will be the topic of discussion at this roundtable event, designed for non-executive directors. Attendees will explore strategic approaches to the allocation of capital in the context of fragmented policy, economic uncertainty and extensive regulation.
Latest Articles
Climate tipping points: act now
As the economic and societal impacts of climate change continue to mount, and critical climate tipping points edge closer, the urgency of decisive action has never been greater. Business leaders are beginning to respond.
The company secretary: a key enabler of climate governance
Few roles sit at the intersection of the board and the executive quite like the company secretary. In climate governance, that positioning can be invaluable. Jayasri Prasad is a senior governance and sustainability leader with over two decades’ experience in a FTSE 100 organisation, including company secretary roles across group entities and board-facing work within the secretariat at group headquarters. She also serves as a non-executive director and trustee on nature and climate boards. She makes the case for why the role is better placed than most to strengthen climate governance.
When boards lead on water
The board at Portsmouth Water has been celebrating the successful completion of a key milestone in the development of Havant Thicket Reservoir, the first major new UK reservoir in the UK in over 30 years. Chapter Zero member, Sharon Darcy, sits on the board of Portsmouth Water as an Independent Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee. She says that the board plays a vital role in ensuring the project remains in lockstep with investor and stakeholder expectations, government policy and the UK’s long-term infrastructure needs.
Chapter Zero launches Annual Impact Report 2024/25
Chapter Zero is proud to announce that it has launched its first Annual Impact Report. It highlights what our members say about us and our impact (revealed in the Kantar member survey), demonstrates the impact of our events and publishing, and showcases our campaigns. You can access and download the report below.
Spotlight: Chapter Zero launches Annual Impact Report 2024/25
Chapter Zero's member programme 2026
Chapter Zero has designed an extensive programme of events, publications, campaigns and media assets for the benefit of members across 2026. We look forward to seeing members and new joiners at our events, and to reading your feedback on our reports, briefings and campaign materials.
Chapter Zero's member programme 2026Welcome
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