The Business Case

This topic covers the compelling business case for climate action. You can
  • explore the transition landscape
  • keep abreast of regulatory frameworks
  • and understand the pivotal role of boards in driving climate action.

Blog articles

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Julie Baddeley
Blog | 10 Oct 2024

Chapter 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.

Blog | 7 Oct 2024

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.

David Carlin Chapter Zero Fellow
Blog | 30 Sep 2024

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

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Case study | 1 Mar 2023

Business 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.

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Case study | 1 Jan 2023

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.

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Case study | 25 Apr 2022

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

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Collaboration with Centre for Climate Engagement
Explainer | 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
Explainer | 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.

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Collaboration with Deloitte Academy
Explainer | 9 Jul 2024

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

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News | 2 Sep 2024

Climate 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.

News | 18 Dec 2023

COP28 outcomes: implications for board directors

Looking ahead after the COP28 climate conference, what are the key takeaways for NEDs?

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News | 25 Nov 2022

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

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Report | 1 Jul 2024

Global 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.

Collaboration with Freshfields
Report | 26 Jun 2024

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.

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Report | 28 Sep 2023

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

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Collaboration with Deloitte Academy
Video | 2 Oct 2024

Watch: 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.

Collaboration with Deloitte Academy
Video | 1 Jul 2024

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.

Collaboration with Deloitte Academy
Video | 25 Jun 2024

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

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Collaboration with Chronos Sustainability
25th April 2024 @ 9:30

How 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.

Collaboration with Deloitte Academy
22nd January 2024 @ 9:00

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.

Collaboration with Climate Governance Initiative
14th December 2023 @ 12:00

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.