Policy matters: latest climate intel for NEDs
The clean economy transition is already underway and generating growth across the United Kingdom. Robust climate governance and leadership from boards and non-executive directors is crucial to maintain this direction and set the foundations for a thriving future economy that works for business and people.
The ideas and resources on this page have been curated to help you embed climate policy and regulation into core business strategy to generate competitive advantage and mitigate transition risk.
Policy matters in the boardroom: A Chapter Zero case study series
“Leaning in” and leveraging the NED long lens: Aviva
Non-executive directors enrich the boardroom discussion by providing the wide and long lens on critical issues, such as what’s needed to make the organisation’s transition possible. This case study explores how Aviva’s board have helped inform their approach to policy dependencies by “leaning in” and identifying opportunities to shape the transition conversation through knowledge and leadership.
“Partnering, informing, shaping and challenging”: Barratt Redrow policy engagement case study
Non-executive directors enrich the boardroom discussion by encouraging effective collaboration through a organisation's internal and external networks. This case study explores how Barratt Redrow's board have helped inform their approach to policy dependencies by employing a "partner, inform, shape, and challenge" approach to governance, raising awareness and mobilising support for climate-related challenges and opportunities.
Briefings and insights
Sustainable Procurement: a strategy for resilience and growth
Procurement has an important role to play in the net zero transition. By capitalising on green public procurement opportunities and integrating sustainability into procurement practices, businesses can drive down their emissions whilst gaining strategic advantages. This deep dive explores the opportunities for boards to embed this into strategy.
Watch: Sustainability Regulation Outlook 2026: shaping growth, value and resilience
Watch this webinar hosted by Chapter Zero and the Deloitte Academy in February 2026, where expert speakers explored evolving regulation, resilience, and competitiveness against the backdrop of Europe pressing ahead with its sustainability transition amid economic and geopolitical uncertainty.
Directors’ Duties Navigator: Climate Risk and Sustainability Disclosures - 2026 update
Published on 20 January 2026, the 5th edition of Director's Duties Navigator focuses on 20 countries across Europe and the Americas and is authored by the Commonwealth Climate and Law Initiative.
Quarterly UK Policy Briefing
The essential need-to-knows for NEDs in terms of emerging policy and regulatory developments, this briefing offers suggested prompts for boardroom discussions, and includes some upcoming key policy events and Government consultations.
