Embedding climate strategy

With a long-standing interest in climate and technology, after a career as company advisor and auditor, William Touche, previous leader of Deloitte’s Boardroom Program and long-time supporter of Chapter Zero, shares his reflections on business operations through a climate lens.

Preserving and restoring nature is a critical part of the climate solution. Brunswick asks two leaders of this effort to draw on their experience and highlight the role of business.

At COP27, the Mission Possible Partnership launched a set of 2030 Milestones, detailing the necessary action that needs to be taken in this decade to decarbonise heavy industry.

This Climate Governance Initiative case study looks at Brazilian beauty giant Natura &Co that has long been a champion of sustainability.

Emissions from your supply chain can pose the greatest challenge when setting ambitious plans to reduce your climate impacts. How can you cut emissions that aren’t in your direct control or that might be the result of bigger systemic issues?

Chapter Zero partnered with Deloitte in 2024 to host a roundtable discussion exploring the critical roles of non-executive directors (NEDs) and chief sustainability officers (CSOs) in driving climate and sustainability integration within business strategy. We have summarised here the key takeaways from the session.

This explainer explores what climate contracting is, how to use it, and why it may be a critical missing step to help your business achieve its transition to net zero.

Chapter Zero partnered with Accenture in 2023 to deliver a masterclass exploring the future of supply chains. We have summarised here the key takeaways from the session.

In July 2023, we surveyed Chapter Zero members in association with our strategic insights partner, Kantar. Our annual impact study helps us understand the pace of change, the critical boardroom dilemmas, and the live needs of our community. Take a look at the results.

Try the Chapter Zero Board Scorecard to help you assess how effectively your board is tackling the net zero transition and building resilience to climate impacts.

This report by CDP and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) illustrates how upstream Scope 3 supply chain emissions can be 26x that of Scopes 1 and 2 combined.

With wide-ranging rules likely to be enforced this decade following agreements, including at COP15, companies need to engage their suppliers now on nature and climate to avoid falling behind. Read CDP’s Global Supply Chain Report 2022.

This Climate Change Committee briefing summarises the evidence on climate-related risks to UK supply chains and the adaptation actions which can build resilience and maintain functioning supply chains.

This Chapter Zero Energy Guide provides non-executive directors on the boards of companies that are developing climate plans with an introduction to the steps they can take to reduce emissions from energy supply and use.

Watch Deloitte Academy's discussion into how insurers are using climate as a strategic differentiator and how the changing landscape may influence their public statements on climate.

In collaboration with Herbert Smith Freehills, this webinar considers the increasing role carbon markets of different natures are playing around the world as countries are trying to reduce emissions in the chase to net zero.

Climate considerations transcend size and heritage, and are important for every business. Burberry is a global, long-established business, and Baukjen is a local London-based BCorp. In this event we explored their unique stories and pathways, the role of governance, and progress so far.