Scenario analysis and planning is rapidly becoming a core governance tool for financial institutions, reshaping how boards manage systemic climate and nature risks, oversee strategy, and meet regulatory expectations. For Non-Executive Directors, this matters. The Bank of England’s new climate risk proposals set clear expectations for board-level accountability – ensuring committees have defined responsibilities and that boards dedicate sufficient expertise and resources to climate risk management. At the same time, investors and stakeholders expect boards to demonstrate credible oversight of how firms plan for transition, resilience, and growth. NEDs therefore need to be equipped to scrutinise assumptions, challenge outputs, and ensure that scenario planning genuinely informs strategy, risk management, and governance. 

This online session, delivered by Chapter Zero in partnership with the Climate Governance Initiative (CGI), is designed to prepare financial services NEDs – particularly from banks, asset managers and asset owners – to meet these challenges head-on. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how scenario analysis can strengthen risk frameworks, inform forward-looking strategy, and position their organisations as leaders in managing the transition to a low-carbon economy. 

Through expert presentations, interactive discussions and peer exchange, the session will equip NEDs from financial services sector to challenge the executives of their firms on effective integration of scenario analysis into their risk management frameworks to build resilience and meet evolving regulatory requirements. 

Please note that this event is exclusively for Non-Executive Directors of financial services firms, particularly those in the banking and asset management sectors.