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What is net zero?
If you follow sustainability and climate topics, you’ve probably heard the term net zero thrown around. Still puzzled? McKinsey & Company looks at net zero.
Watch: How 16 tipping points could push our entire planet into crisis
Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Johan Rockström, explains how tipping points in climate change could set off a planetary crisis.
Seizing the business opportunities of net zero with Emily Shuckburgh and Simon Carter
Two leading voices on tackling climate change from UK business and academia explore the opportunities the net zero transition is presenting to organisations.
What the IPCC report means for non-executive directors
The IPCC Sixth Assessment Report containing the latest scientific knowledge on climate change has been completed. Here are the key takeaways for NEDs.
UK ‘Green Day’ policy announcements – implications for non-executive directors
In March 2023, the UK Government published a suite of documents outlining its latest climate and energy policy. ‘Powering Up Britain’, the flagship report, highlights key points from the Government’s updated Energy Security and Net Zero plan. This summary outlines the key messages and implications for non-executive directors.
Blog articles
View allChapter Zero FT campaign: resonance and achievement
At the close of Chapter Zero’s six-week campaign in the Financial Times, Julie Baddeley, Chair, reflects on the growth in board attention on climate since Chapter Zero was established in 2019, and how well the messages in the ads have resonated with members and non-members alike.
Climate action: a fiduciary responsibility for NEDs
Understanding the impact of climate change and addressing it is a fiduciary responsibility for NEDs, says Chapter Zero Fellow Laurel Powers-Freeling. So, they must own it.
Insurance – bullish on new products but realistic on risks
We are already seeing the effects of climate-related uninsurable risks (or very high premiums associated with heightened risks), so the necessity for new products from the insurance market and for companies to reach net zero is high, says Chapter Zero Fellow, David Carlin.
Case studies
View allBusiness leaders sustainability survey findings
Read the key findings from an Eden McCallum survey of 250 business leaders, mostly from the UK and Netherlands, who shared their views about their approach to environmental sustainability.
Corporate minds on climate action
Conservation International and We Mean Business Coalition ran a survey with 502 executives engaging on sustainability in global organisations. This is a detailed analysis of the results, designed to provide insight into the strategies undertaken by business leaders.
The Chairperson’s insights into climate action
The Chairperson’s Insights into Climate Action provides a summary of highlights from interviews with 16 members of the World Economic Forum’s Community of Chairpersons on the topic of climate action.
Explainers
View allUK 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.
Read: Accelerating the UK's Energy Transition
Read the summary from the Chapter Zero and Deloitte Academy webinar, which draws on insights from the Deloitte Academy's recent survey of UK energy and infrastructure companies. We delve into strategies to expedite the UK's energy transition and consider the key elements of this transformation, including the interplay between infrastructure companies, energy-intensive consumers, investors, policymakers, customers, and the supply chain.
News
View allClimate action. It’s not just a moral argument, it’s a business one too
Chapter Zero is not only equipping chairs and non-executive directors to lead on climate; we’re also inspiring them to be bold. Climate action is not just a moral argument – it’s a business one too.
COP28 outcomes: implications for board directors
Looking ahead after the COP28 climate conference, what are the key takeaways for NEDs?
What happened at COP27 and what’s next for business?
Looking ahead after the COP27 climate conference, what’s next for business, and what are the key takeaways for NEDs?
Reports
View allGlobal Trends in Climate Litigation
This influential report presents an overview of climate litigation, highlighting recent developments and future trends. The report is widely read and cited by civil society organisations, policymakers, the legal community, judges, financiers, scholars and media all around the world.
Navigating the landscape of climate law and regulation: A briefing for boards
This report, by Chapter Zero, the Centre for Climate Engagement, and Freshfields, highlights not only what non-executive directors need to know about climate law and regulation from a governance perspective, but importantly how to use this knowledge to become pioneers in the net zero transition.
First technical report of the UN Global Stocktake
The technical report of the first global stocktake finds that implementation must accelerate to increase ambition across all fronts, taking an all-of-society approach to make progress towards the Paris Agreement goals and respond to the climate crisis.
Videos
View allWatch: Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive for insurers and re-insurers – Emerging market practices
Watch this webinar from Chapter Zero and the Deloitte Academy for a comprehensive overview of the re/insurance market’s readiness for CSRD compliance. Drawing from Deloitte’s global insurance CSRD survey and practical implementation experience, this session will provide you with valuable insights to help navigate the complexities of CSRD reporting from the boardroom.
Watch: Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive - Navigating the double materiality assessment process
Watch Chapter Zero and the Deloitte Academy's deep-dive CSRD webinar, where we cover the core concepts of double materiality, potential gaps and pitfalls, and provide an assurance perspective.
Watch: Global Sustainability Disclosure - Advancing harmonisation through the International Sustainability Standards Board
Watch the Deloitte Academy and the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) hybrid event during London Climate Action Week on advancing harmonisation through the ISSB.
Events
View allHow to move transition planning forward from the boardroom
Join us for an essential webinar hosted by Chapter Zero, Chronos Sustainability, and the London Stock Exchange Group, designed to empower non-executive directors on navigating the transition to net zero.
The UK Energy Transition - Where are we, where do we need to be, how do we get there?
In this webinar in collaboration with Deloitte, we will discuss where is the UK in the energy transition journey and what needs to happen to meet the UK’s 2050 net zero target. We will consider how the energy sources, and the energy system that supports our electricity, heat and transport networks, need to evolve. We will also explore what is required by the energy industry, consumers, investors and government to make this happen.
Key takeaways from COP28 for the boardroom
Organised by the Climate Governance Initiative, this post COP28 webinar will cover globally significant developments and a first response by board directors and experts as to whether their expectations for COP28 have been met. It will also offer a perspective on how the agreements, policies and statements released at COP28 may influence and affect their role as a board director.