Full Report: Nature for boards: A primer

Julie Hirigoyen, Non-Executive Director on the boards of Willmott Dixon Holdings Ltd, The Kings Cross Group and Thriving Investments Ltd, and Independent Sustainability Advisor and member of Chapter Zero, reflects on climate, health and the boardroom. Julie sets out why climate and health are key considerations for boards, and what action must be taken by non-executive directors to both mitigate and adapt to the issue.

During London Climate Action Week 2026, Deloitte, Chapter Zero and the International Sustainability Standards Board held a roundtable discussion with chairs, non-executive directors and investors at the Deloitte Academy exploring focus areas for business to enhance resilience and transparency on climate. To benefit from these insights, read this summary of the discussion.

Chapter Zero, the philanthropically funded membership organisation, the Directors’ Climate Forum, today announces the appointment of Catherine May and Iain Anderson to the board of directors. These appointments will help Chapter Zero deliver its purpose of inspiring and equipping non-executive directors (NEDs) and Chairs to lead on climate from the boardroom; and help embed climate into business strategy. They will also help heighten Chapter Zero’s success in delivering impact.