Spotlight: London Climate Action Week 2025
London Climate Action Week (LCAW) 2025 brought together global thought leaders and decision makers across the corporate, government and public landscape, united by one ambition - to accelerate climate action for a more resilient and vibrant future. One of the key themes this year was Global London - marking the capital's and the UK's pivotal position as a climate leader.
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Again we are looking to the UK to lead on climate – especially as the leading green global financial centre. Chapter Zero will once more be on a global stage from a UK base, inspiring, and equipping our communities for boardroom strategic oversight and governance, so that climate is embedded in core business strategy delivering long-term resilience for shareholders and for wider society.- Vicky Moffatt, Chapter Zero CEO
Chapter Zero celebrates London Climate Action Week 2025 Flagship Event
Throughout the week, Chapter Zero hosted events, tailored specifically for non-executive directors. Our flagship event was a market close at the London Stock Exchange on the Tuesday, with grateful thanks to our host Don Robert, Chairman of the Board of the London Stock Exchange Group. Don spoke eloquently on the importance of climate action for financial markets and handed over to our Founding Chair, Julie Baddeley, who spoke about the work of Chapter Zero and the continued need for climate and nature to stay top of the boardroom agenda to ensure future-fit, resilient organisations. This was followed by a vibrant discussion with Chapter Zero's CEO, Vicky Moffatt, and Martin Scicluna, Chair of Sainsbury's, on how climate action can fuel innovation and business model transformation.
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Accelerating investment decision-making through reporting (part 1)
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Accelerating investment decision-making through reporting (part 2)
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Climate and health – let’s talk about collaboration
Wildfires, floods, pandemics, food insecurity, extreme heat, poor air quality, pests, sanitation failures – these climate-related occurrences have significant consequences on health. And these consequences have an impact on business, as well as the value chain and ecosystem in which each business operates. This is food for thought for the boardroom – where much of the world’s expertise in long-term business strategy lies, and collaboration is naturally part of that business strategy.
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