Take the Directors' Climate Journey through the Knowledge Hub

Get up to speed with:

• the science of climate change
• and the concept of net zero.

This topic helps you to understand:

• the critical role of boards in driving climate action
• the business case for addressing climate risks and opportunities for economic growth through innovation
• and the vital responsibility of NEDs and boards in steering the transition through governance with robust oversight and effective reporting.  

This topic is designed to help you:

• navigate the ever-changing climate policy and regulatory landscape
• understand the current situation of UK regulations, the influence of EU and global policies, and the implications for business
• and gain insight into international climate agreements that shape the business environment.

This topic looks at how to:

• explore strategies for assessing a company’s exposure to climate risk
• integrate these risks into strategic planning and decision making 
• and use scenario planning, foresight and innovative business models to address climate challenges and uncover opportunities for growth.

This topic helps you:

• discover what a business must do to set a credible net zero commitment and deliver on it with a robust net zero strategy
• and gain insight into offsetting and how it can credibly be used to complement a net zero strategy.

This topic covers:

• the essential aspects of good governance in driving climate action
• the board’s role and responsibility in navigating climate challenges
• the importance of board composition and evaluation
• and how climate-aligned remuneration can help meet climate goals and prompt meaningful change within an organization.  

This topic considers:

• the importance of embedding climate within the organization
• the latest science-aligned strategies, targets and actions, along with best practices for managing Scope 3 emissions and supply chain considerations
• and carbon markets and beyond value chain solutions, including natural climate solutions, to drive climate action globally and build business resilience.

This topic will help you to:

• learn the art of effective stakeholder engagement with purposeful engagement plans, building internal support and fostering leadership for climate action
• and discover the benefits of collaborating with industry peers, NGOs and other key actors to drive collective impact.

This topic will help you review:

• how existing solutions and low-hanging fruit can drive immediate impact 
• and the emerging solutions that can revolutionize how companies approach climate action.

This topic considers how to:

• unlock the climate transition by aligning a company’s investments with climate action
• understand the interaction with financial institutions
• and discover opportunities to access funding and support to transition to net zero.

This topic looks at:

• how to build the foundations for effective transition planning and understand the importance of a comprehensive transition plan
• and the key frameworks and resources designed to help boards develop and scrutinize transition plans.

This topic considers:

• the NED's role in developing robust climate transition plans 
• and the key guidance available to assess the business impacts and opportunities of effective transition plans.

This topic will help you:

• gain insights into operational oversight for successful climate action
• assess executive capability and structure to lead an effective transition to net zero
• and understand how to navigate organizational change while seamlessly integrating climate strategies.

This topic considers how to:

• effectively monitor and report climate-related disclosures
• understand the importance of data transparency and accurate reporting, along with scope 3 emissions and supply chain considerations
• and keep up with the ever-evolving landscape of climate reporting.

This topic will support you to:

• foster a purpose-driven culture within organizations and explore the just transition
• and engage the workforce, equipping employees with the skills and competencies needed to navigate the climate transition.

This topic helps you:

• understand the imperative for systems change
• identify the key drivers and actors that can have influence
• and explore the levers available to NEDs to facilitate transformative shifts in systems.

This topic will help you to:

• explore the power of radical collaboration to accelerate climate action
• and uncover the effective tools and techniques to foster collaboration among stakeholders to drive transformative systems change toward net zero.

This topic will help you:

• learn the principles of effective climate leadership and discover strategies to drive change within organizations and across industries
• and make a lasting impact on the business transition to net zero.