Briefings

Collaboration with Commonwealth Climate and Law Initiative (CCLI)
Briefings | 20 Feb 2026

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.

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Collaboration with Centre for Climate Engagement
Briefings | 12 Dec 2025

UK Climate Policy Briefing - December 2025

Our UK policy briefing aims to highlight the latest developments in UK climate policy directly relevant to NEDs.

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Collaboration with Centre for Climate Engagement
Briefings | 1 Dec 2025

UK Climate Policy Briefing: post-Budget update (Nov 2025)

Our post-Budget briefing highlights the relevant climate policy announcements for boardroom discussion.

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Collaboration with Centre for Climate Engagement
Briefings | 22 Aug 2025

UK Climate Policy Briefing - September 2025

Our UK policy briefing aims to highlight the latest developments in UK climate policy directly relevant to NEDs.

Briefings | 22 Jul 2025

UK Sustainability Reporting Landscape Update

On 25 June, during London Climate Action Week, the UK government issued a package of consultations designed, collectively, to support private investment to deliver the government’s clean energy superpower mission and make the UK the “sustainable finance capital of the world”. The key points covered by these consultations, and their relevance to Chapter Zero members, are set out below. We also draw your attention to other related regulatory and policy developments. We will keep members updated on these initiatives, which will shape the operating environment for your business.  

Collaboration with Centre for Climate Engagement
Briefings | 19 Mar 2025

UK Climate Policy Briefing - March 2025

Our UK policy briefing aims to highlight the latest developments in UK climate policy directly relevant to NEDs.

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Collaboration with Centre for Climate Engagement
Briefings | 18 Nov 2024

UK Climate Policy Briefing: post-Budget Update (Nov 2024)

Our November climate policy briefing covers key climate-related announcements and policy signals throughout October and November 2024, including the International Investment Summit (hosted by the UK), the Autumn Budget, the Prime Minister’s speech at COP29 and the Chancellor’s Mansion House speech.

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Collaboration with Centre for Climate Engagement
Briefings | 26 Sep 2024

UK Climate Policy Briefing - September 2024

Our UK policy briefing aims to highlight the latest developments in UK climate policy directly relevant to NEDs.

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Collaboration with Centre for Climate Engagement
Briefings | 16 Jul 2024

UK General Election Briefing – July 2024

Following on from the UK General Election on 4 July 2024, this policy briefing unpacks the key climate-related policy elements of the new government's manifesto.

Collaboration with Centre for Climate Engagement
Briefings | 22 May 2024

UK Climate Policy Briefing - May 2024

Our UK policy briefing aims to highlight the latest developments in UK climate policy directly relevant to NEDs.

Collaboration with Centre for Climate Engagement
Briefings | 20 Feb 2024

UK Climate Policy Briefing - February 2024

Our UK policy briefings aim to highlight the latest developments in UK climate policy directly relevant to NEDs.

Collaboration with Centre for Climate Engagement
Briefings | 17 Nov 2023

UK Climate Policy Briefing - November 2023

Our UK policy briefing aims to highlight the latest developments in UK climate policy directly relevant to NEDs.