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June 2022

Tue 21
June 21 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am BST

Reducing carbon emissions in your value chain: the challenge of Scope 3 emissions (presentation available)

Transitioning to a zero carbon economy requires all to decarbonise urgently. Mapping and reducing emissions across the value chain is a big challenge. Value chain emissions often make up the majority of an organisation’s carbon footprint and are known as Scope 3 emissions. In collaboration with Deloitte, this webinar was designed to help attendees understand this challenge and share inspiring examples from organisations making progress in this area. Presentation available.

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Thu 16
A winding road heading towards brown, misty hills
June 16 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm BST

Route to net zero: preparing your board for the journey to net zero (recording and presentation available)

In collaboration with Carbon Trust, this event explored themes such as understanding what net zero means for corporates, the importance of credible claims to avoid greenwash, and questions you should be asking in the boardroom to explore how your board is responding to the challenge of climate change. It also explored the actionable steps a company should be preparing for the journey to net zero.

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May 2022

Wed 11
A small green plant growing out of a pile of coins
May 11 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am BST

Remuneration committee update: A focus on climate and ESG (presentation available)

Companies are increasingly incorporating ESG and climate measures into executive incentive plans, as the focus of investors, regulators and external stakeholders continues to grow in this area. This event, in collaboration with Deloitte, explored the challenges this creates for remuneration committees, including setting appropriate targets, measuring and verifying progress, and communicating with relevant stakeholders. Presentation available.

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April 2022

Mon 4
Three piles of coins with green leaves sprouting out the top, growing in size
April 4 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm BST

Banking on net zero: from commitment to action (recording available)

This webinar for non-executive directors of banks and financial institutions presents the practicalities of putting together a net zero plan. Topics for discussion include what good looks like, the challenges, potential pitfalls, and how a net zero plan impacts business and strategy.
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March 2022

Wed 30
A close up of a clothes rail full of garments with wooden hangers
March 30 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm BST

Same industry, different models: Burberry & Baukjen on meeting climate ambitions (recording available)

Climate considerations transcend size and heritage, and are important for every business. We welcomed two businesses in the fashion industry to discuss their roadmaps for achieving their climate ambitions. Burberry is a global, long-established business, and Baukjen is a local London-based BCorp. In this event we explored their unique stories and pathways, the role of governance, and progress so far. Watch the recording.

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February 2022

Tue 15
National Trust logo
February 15 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm GMT

Turning climate ambition into action at the National Trust: a multi-faceted case study (recording available)

This case study focused on driving transformational climate action across this diverse and complex entity.  The National Trust is as big and complex as many FTSE250 companies. In 2019, it set an ambitious target of transforming its estates and operations to achieve net zero emissions by 2030. Find out what progress has been made so far and the challenges involved. Watch the recording.

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January 2022

Tue 25
View of the horizon where dark blue sky meets purple sea with an orangey glow
January 25 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am GMT

Key learnings from COP26 with Nigel Topping (recording available)

In collaboration with Deloitte, this event with Nigel Topping, High-Level Champion for Climate Action at COP26, reflected on the key outcomes of COP26 and how they will impact boards and senior business leaders in the years to come. Read more and watch the recording.

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Thu 20
Sunlight sparkling on the sea in a view out to the horizon
January 20 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm GMT

Seizing the business opportunities of net zero (recording available)

Keeping global warming to 1.5 degrees will require a rapid acceleration in the pace of climate action. This event discussed the wealth of business opportunities involved in the transition to net zero in a conversation with Dr Emily Shuckburgh, Director of Cambridge Zero at Cambridge University, and Simon Carter, CEO of British Land. Watch the recording.

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Tue 11
Hazy green view of water droplets on blades of grass
January 11 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am GMT

The regulatory and standard-setting landscape on climate and ESG reporting: Education for board members (presentation available)

In collaboration with Deloitte, this event explored the development, implementation and timing of the global ISSB sustainability standards, including how they may be brought into regulations around the world. We also set out considerations for companies as they build capacity in readiness for global sustainability standards, including in relation to governance, controls and assurance. Read more.

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December 2021

Wed 8
A close up of a book laying on its spine, part open
December 8, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm GMT

Financial disclosures and the management and integration of climate considerations into reporting: Reviewing the substance behind the reports (recording available)

  • NED only

In collaboration with HSBC, this workshop for non-executive directors of financial institutions explored how to consider climate risk disclosure. We looked at the types of questions board members could ask to ensure approaches are credible, robust and in line with ambitions, policies and regulations. Read more and watch the recording of the main session.

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November 2021

Tue 30
Silhouette of signposts pointing in different directions against the backdrop of a pink and blue sunset sky
November 30, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm GMT

Climate change: Risk management and scenario analysis (recording available)

  • NED only

In collaboration with HSBC, this event was designed to help non-executive directors of financial institutions understand how to approach climate risk in the board debate and ensure that their institutions develop an appropriate climate risk governance and framework. It also covered why scenario analysis and stress testing are key tools for managing climate risk, and what the related challenges are. Read more and watch the recording.

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Mon 29
Clouds of pale smoke over a dark, plain background
November 29, 2021 @ 8:30 am - 9:45 am GMT

Carbon offsetting: exploring science based solutions for Carbon Capture and Storage (recording and presentation available)

In this webinar, in partnership with Deloitte, we discussed science and technology-based carbon capture, storage and offsetting solutions, their long-term viability and how they can form part of your company’s strategy to achieve net zero. We were joined by Professor Stuart Haszeldine, from Edinburgh University, a renowned expert in Carbon Capture and Storage.
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