Spotlight on Nature

Developing thinking around nature in the boardroom is a challenge for NEDs across all sectors. But the climate journey has provided a clear architecture for guiding action on nature and we should use it.

Nevertheless, these are early days for understanding business impacts on nature, the value of the natural resources they are using - largely for free - and how companies can move towards a nature-positive future.

That is why Chapter Zero is putting together resources and points of view on the positive-nature journey to inspire NEDs and Chairs, and to contribute to their ability to influence change.

Points of View

What makes boards move on nature?

When board conversations revolve largely around growth, how do non-executive directors get nature on the agenda? Chapter Zero Fellow Orna NiChionna talks about finding ways for nature to resonate with boards.

Our Nature Publications

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Taking TNFD to Your Board

This briefing presentation deck offers boards a compelling business case to act on nature now by aligning to the TNFD.

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UK Legal Opinion: Nature-Related Risks and Directors’ Duties - What NEDs in England and Wales Need to Know– UK Legal Opinion on Nature: Key Takeaways for NEDs

In this briefing, the Commonwealth Climate and Law Initiative outline the key findings of the March 2024 legal opinion - ‘Nature-related risks and directors’ duties under the law of England and Wales’, and actions directors can take to minimise the risk of breaching their legal duties.

The Chairperson’s Guide to Valuing Nature

This guide explores risks and opportunities related to nature loss and outlines key steps Chairs, non-executive directors and board members can take to incorporate nature as core to business strategy.

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Climate and Nature Disclosure Navigator

This navigator provides an overview of the evolving global landscape of corporate climate and nature disclosure and sets out key messages for board directors.

Our Nature Events

Audit Committee Dialogue: Integrating nature-related financial disclosures

Join us for the third roundtable discussion in our Audit Committee Dialogue series with Accounting for Sustainability (A4S), focusing on the most relevant evolving topics Audit Committee Chairs need to know.

Key outcomes for boards from COP16: Is nature accounted for in your company's strategy?

Join the Climate Governance Initiative to explore the key discussions and outcomes from the biodiversity Conference of the Parties (COP16), Colombia, and how they will influence boardroom decisions.

Road to COP 16 - Harnessing the power of data and technology to manage the impact on Nature

As we approach COP16, join Chapter Zero and the Deloitte Academy for a webinar where we will delve into how companies can utilise data and technology to measure, monitor, and manage their impact on nature. We will also explore the critical role of data in evaluating your company's dependencies and influence on nature, as well as the cutting-edge technologies available for assessing nature.