24th June 2025 @ 16:00 - 19:00

Chapter Zero's London Climate Action Week Flagship Event: Improving governance and empowering boards to tackle the climate and energy transition agenda

The narrative may have changed, but the facts haven’t. It’s time to stop talking about shifting sands and start talking about what makes financial sense. Climate and nature are no longer just environmental concerns, but key drivers of risk, innovation and growth. Join Chapter Zero, the Directors’ Climate Forum, for an iconic meeting of minds in the heart of London to discuss how to build resilience, decarbonise and grow.

To celebrate London Climate Action Week, in partnership with the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), we will bring together Chairs, non-executive directors and key stakeholders for an intimate drinks reception to share the critical role of Chapter Zero in equipping and inspiring the mindsets needed for the boardrooms of the future.

Following a Market Close hosted by Chapter Zero Supporting Chair and LSEG Chair, Don Robert CBE, and Chapter Zero Chair, Julie Baddeley, guests will enjoy a keynote from Martin Scicluna, Chair of Sainsbury’s, and have the opportunity to connect with peers in an informal networking setting on London Stock Exchange’s stunning rooftop terrace overlooking St. Paul’s cathedral.

Please note this event is invitation-only, and places are limited to one representative per organisation due to capacity. Please contact us at events@chapterzero.org.uk to request an invitation to attend.
Speakers include
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Julie Baddeley

Chair, Chapter Zero

Chair and founding member of Chapter Zero, Julie Baddeley is one of the UK’s most experienced women directors, having served on the boards of major organisations in the public and private sectors for more than 20 years. Julie also chairs the board of the Climate Governance Initiative, which has Chapters focused on climate action in business in 56 countries, and is a By-Fellow at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge.

Don Roberts CBE

Chair, London Stock Exchange Group

Don Roberts was appointed as Chair of the London Stock Exchange Group in May 2019. Prior to this, he spent 18 years at multinational information company Experian Plc, leaving in 2019 after serving as Chairman. His other current appointments include non-executive director roles at Bupa, Validis Group Holdings Limited and FlexCharge, Chair of Council at The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, and Supporting Chair of Chapter Zero.

Martin Scicluna

Chair, Sainsbury's

Martin was appointed the Chair of Sainsbury's in March 2019. He is also the Chair of the Nomination and Governance Committee and a member of the Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Committee. Martin brings a wealth of experience from over 30 years’ service as an executive and non-executive board director at a wide range of companies, with previous roles including Chairman of RSA Insurance Group plc, Chairman of Great Portland Estates plc, Senior Independent Director and Chair of the Audit Committee of Worldpay Inc., and Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee of Lloyds Banking Group plc.

24th June 2025 @ 16:00 - 19:00

Chapter Zero's London Climate Action Week Flagship Event: Improving governance and empowering boards to tackle the climate and energy transition agenda

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