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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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