In the run up to COP26 we’re looking at what the global climate conference could mean for non-executive directors and the boardroom. As focus moves from pledges to action, what is the board’s role in defining a credible pathway to net zero? Join Mark Tucker, Chair of HSBC, and Nicola Brewer, NED at Iberdrola SA, as they explore this topic with Emily Farnworth, Co-Director at the Centre for Climate Engagement. Watch the recording.

Financial institutions are a powerful force in the race to net zero. Can cooperation help overcome some of the challenges and unlock the trillions needed to achieve a resilient, zero emissions future? This event with HSBC and Chapter Zero France discussed how financial institutions can define credible and transparent commitments to finance the transition to net zero while establishing a robust framework to monitor progress. Watch the recording.

In this webinar, in partnership with the Deloitte Academy, we look at the acceleration in the move to mandatory ESG reporting and what this means in terms of the quality of sustainability data that will be expected. In particular we look at the growing calls for assurance, what assurance is required now, how that will likely change, and the key considerations that companies need to make to meet stakeholder needs and drive confidence in the information being reported. Read more and watch the recording.

What can we learn from the 2020 Annual Report season and what can we expect for the current year? Read more and watch the recording.

Companies are increasingly incorporating ESG and climate measures under executive incentive plans, as the focus of investors, regulators and external stakeholders continues to grow in this area. This creates a number of challenges for remuneration committees including setting appropriate targets, measuring and verifying progress and communicating the strategy with relevant stakeholders. This webinar is organised in partnership with the Deloitte Academy. Read more and watch the recording.

More and more businesses are setting out climate strategies but where do their pension fund investments fit in? In this event leading figures will give you a deeper understanding of how pension schemes can align with a business’s climate goals and the practicalities of the UK’s Pension Schemes Act.

Emily Farnworth in conversation with Adair Turner: the role of the board on energy transition and the harder-to-abate sector. In this conversation, Emily Farnworth drew on his expertise to explore the role of non-executive directors in driving the low carbon transition especially in sectors where emissions are high and reducing them is particularly hard. Read more and watch the recording.