Strategic oversight and accountability

Explore how boards can oversee the development of high-quality transition plans, as well as approaches for integrating climate risk and opportunity into discussions on business strategy in our webinar held in partnership with Chronos Sustainability and the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG).

Reflecting on our popular roundtable series with Deloitte, Oliver Hemming shares six takeaways from attendees on implementing a successful net zero transition.

In this Institute of Directors blog, Tina Mavraki, climate and ESG governance advisor, looks at best practices in climate transition governance.

How boards can lead through geopolitical uncertainty and maintain momentum on climate was the topic under discussion at an event – entitled ‘Geopolitics, resilience and strategic courage’ – in which Chapter Zero partnered with McKinsey. From the shift in the status quo, to understanding the system we are working within, to the importance of board and executive leadership during uncertainty while continuing to innovate and decarbonise, the event offered Chapter Zero members insights into how boards can navigate the dual challenges.

This Climate Governance Initiative case study looks at how sustainability is shaping the way industry leader British Land does business.

In collaboration with BCG, the third module in our Transition Planning series equips non-executive directors with practical tips on how to fully integrate climate transition planning into business strategy.

In 2023, Chapter Zero partnered with McKinsey for a three-part event series that explored the impact non-executive directors (NEDs) can have in the boardroom to help their organisations achieve net zero. The second session, held on 21 September, explored how non-executive directors can navigate the net zero transition to shape and implement credible climate strategies. We have summarised below the key takeaways of this event.

This guide, produced by the World Economic Forum and the Climate Governance in collaboration with Deloitte, explores how organisations, guided by their Chairs, non-executive directors and board members, can earn and enhance trust through the sustainability transition.

For the eighth consecutive year, RRA interviewed dozens of experts to identify the governance trends that will affect boards in 2023.

Part 3 of the Transition Planning Toolkit. Use the Governance Compass tool in your board committee meetings to ensure that your committee’s work considers, aligns with and supports the company’s Strategic Ambition and transition plan.

Try the new version of our popular Chapter Zero Board Toolkit, designed for non-executive directors