Briefings
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.
UK Climate Policy Briefing - December 2025
Our UK policy briefing aims to highlight the latest developments in UK climate policy directly relevant to NEDs.
UK Climate Policy Briefing: post-Budget update (Nov 2025)
Our post-Budget briefing highlights the relevant climate policy announcements for boardroom discussion.
UK Climate Policy Briefing - September 2025
Our UK policy briefing aims to highlight the latest developments in UK climate policy directly relevant to NEDs.
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.
UK Climate Policy Briefing - March 2025
Our UK policy briefing aims to highlight the latest developments in UK climate policy directly relevant to NEDs.
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.
UK Climate Policy Briefing - September 2024
Our UK policy briefing aims to highlight the latest developments in UK climate policy directly relevant to NEDs.
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.
UK Climate Policy Briefing - May 2024
Our UK policy briefing aims to highlight the latest developments in UK climate policy directly relevant to NEDs.
UK Climate Policy Briefing - February 2024
Our UK policy briefings aim to highlight the latest developments in UK climate policy directly relevant to NEDs.
UK Climate Policy Briefing - November 2023
Our UK policy briefing aims to highlight the latest developments in UK climate policy directly relevant to NEDs.