Climate policy and regulation
- navigate the ever-changing climate policy and regulatory landscape
- understand the current situation of UK regulations, the influence of EU and global policies, and the implications for business
- and gain insight into international climate agreements that shape the business environment.
Featured content
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.
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.
COP28 outcomes: implications for board directors
Looking ahead after the COP28 climate conference, what are the key takeaways for NEDs?
Blog articles
View allUnderstand the Requirements of this First Set of European Sustainability Reporting Standards
Mark Vaessen, KPMG Partner in The Netherlands, looks at key features of the final European Sustainability Reporting Standards and interoperability with international standard-settings initiatives. From FY24, companies will be required to provide granular sustainability information.
Nature Disclosures will 'Become the Norm'
The final TNFD recommendations were launched at New York Climate Week 2023. Toby Roxburgh, ICAEW’s Sustainability Manager, Nature and Biodiversity, explains what this means and why it matters.
EU Green Deal vs. US Inflation Reduction Act
In this blog, André Guedel and Olivier Eichenberger, KPMG Switzerland, explore the different types of incentives for innovation, sustainable industrialization and decarbonization in the EU and the USA.
Explainers
View allUK 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: Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
Read the summary from Chapter Zero and the Deloitte Academy's webinar exploring the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), an EU regulation that requires sustainability information to be reported alongside financial information and subject to assurance.
UK Climate Policy Briefing - May 2024
Our UK policy briefing aims to highlight the latest developments in UK climate policy directly relevant to NEDs.
News
View allCOP28 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.
2023 Progress Report to Parliament
The Climate Change Committee's 2023 statutory report provides a comprehensive overview of the UK Government’s progress to date in reducing emissions
Videos
View allWatch: 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.
Watch: Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
Watch Chapter Zero and the Deloitte Academy explore the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), an EU regulation that requires sustainability information to be reported alongside financial information and subject to assurance.
Events
View allKey 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.
Drawing impetus from the global context
Session 3 in our three-step series with McKinsey: Plans beyond pledges. Hear the expectations for COP28 from those with experience of the process and how boards can help organisations make the most for what may be coming next for businesses.