Transition planning foundations
- how to build the foundations for effective transition planning and understand the importance of a comprehensive transition plan
- and the key frameworks and resources designed to help boards develop and scrutinize transition plans.
Featured content
Transition Planning Toolkit: Briefing
Part 1 of the Transition Planning Toolkit. Companies need to develop a plan for delivering on net zero targets and pledges. High-quality transition plans enable management teams to develop, communicate and implement their climate strategies.
Climate Transition Action Plans from a leading NGO coalition
Get up to speed with this definition of a comprehensive transition plan developed by leading climate organisations.
Explainers
View allGetting Started: Setting your strategic ambition
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.
Getting Started: Navigating the regulatory landscape
In collaboration with EY, the second module in our Transition Planning series equips non-executive directors (NEDs) to navigate the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape in which climate transition planning sits and understand the implications for businesses.
Getting Started: Assessing your climate-related risks, opportunities and current position
In collaboration with the Carbon Trust, the first module in our Transition Planning series explores the role of the non-executive director (NED) in ensuring organisations follow best practices in assessing climate-related risks and opportunities, the scenario analysis methodology to support such assessment, and practical insights of key levers for organisations to develop a transition plan.
News
View allPlans beyond pledges: Key insights on the role of boards from flagship event
An orderly transition to a low-greenhouse gas and climate-resilient economy demands robust transition planning led by effective and courageous climate leadership by boards. Read the summary from WTW on key insights on the role of boards, as well as perspectives from corporates and investors, from our flagship event.
Flagship event launched the Transition Planning Toolkit
Last night we launched our new Transition Planning Toolkit for non-executive directors at our flagship event attended by more than 300 Chapter Zero members, partners and supporters.
Transition Plan Taskforce delivers ‘gold standard’ framework for companies and financial institutions to tackle climate change
Chapter Zero is proud to have played a part in the work of the Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) that today delivers a best practice Disclosure Framework for climate transition plans so companies can play their part in the shift to net zero.
Reports
View allBuilding momentum for transition plans
There is growing international momentum around private sector transition plans and their vital role in supporting the global shift to net zero across the financial sector and the real economy. This is a status update from the Transition Plan Taskforce.
Companies are recognizing the need for climate transition plans but are not moving fast enough
New CDP data shows companies are recognizing the need for climate transition plans but are not moving fast enough amidst incoming mandatory disclosure.
Are companies developing credible climate transition plans?
This CDP report provides an overview of the current state of climate transition plan information disclosed through CDP's 2022 climate change questionnaire. The data analysed in this report spans over 18,600 organizations in 13 industries and across 135 countries.
Toolkits
View allTransition Planning Toolkit: Barriers and Enablers
Part 4 of the Transition Planning Toolkit. Read ‘Barriers and Enablers’ to consider and prepare for the barriers to developing and delivering on the company’s transition plan, and to understand enabling factors and processes that may enhance this delivery.
Transition Planning Toolkit: Governance Compass
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.
Transition Planning Toolkit: Scorecard
Part 2 of the Transition Planning Toolkit. Complete the Transition Planning Scorecard to help assess how effectively your board is responding and contributing to the transition to a low GHG-emissions and climate-resilient economy.
Videos
View allTransition Planning insights: British Land
Simon Carter, CEO, shares how British Land worked with their non-executive directors and ESG Committee to create a credible net zero transition plan.
Transition Planning insights: London Stock Exchange Group
Jane Goodland, Group Head of Sustainability, shares how the London Stock Exchange Group helps investors and listed companies to allocate capital, navigate the climate transition, and the importance of board engagement.
Transition Planning insights: UK Climate Change Committee
Nigel Topping CMG, Business Champion for the UK Climate Change Committee, shares the current climate state of play and urges business leaders to move beyond frameworks and take concrete steps towards net zero goals.
Events
View allGetting Started: Setting your strategic ambition
In partnership with BCG, the third 'Getting Started' webinar in our Transition Planning series will equip non-executive directors to set your strategic ambition for the climate transition by understanding your objectives and priorities, identifying key assumptions and external factors, and identifying key changes to your business model and value chain.
Getting Started: Navigating the regulatory landscape
In partnership with EY, the second ‘Getting Started’ webinar in our Transition Planning series will equip non-executive directors to prepare for the transition by positioning transition plans in the wider context of corporate reporting and other regulatory expectations, exploring how to manage legal liability risk, and preparing for audit and assurance of climate- and sustainability-related disclosures.
Getting Started: Assessing your climate-related risks, opportunities and current position
In partnership with the Carbon Trust, the first 'Getting Started' webinar in our Transition Planning series will equip non-executive directors to prepare for the transition by understanding and assessing climate-related risks and opportunities, identifying key transition levers and exploring how climate transition plans are linked with TCFD recommendations.