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Blog | 18 Dec 2024

Companies should take a strategic approach to policy engagement in line with societal and investor expectations

Boards must stay closely briefed on the changing climate policy landscape, giving oversight for how good governance and process around policy engagement forms part of core business strategy.

Collaboration with McKinsey & Company
Blog | 16 Dec 2024

Global climate policy and COP29: implications for business

In 2024-25, Chapter Zero has partnered with McKinsey for a three-part event series that explores the impact non-executive directors (NEDs) can have on helping to accelerate their organisations’ net zero transition. The second session, held on 3rd December, analysed the international climate policy landscape following COP29 and surfaced key insights for the boardroom.

Collaboration with Climate Governance Initiative
Blog | 2 Dec 2024

How does the 2024 SEC Climate Disclosure Rule Impact Your Board?

This article from the Climate Governance Initiative, written 5 September 2024, provides an overview of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) climate disclosure rule.

Julie Baddeley
Blog | 10 Oct 2024

Chapter Zero FT campaign: resonance and achievement

At the close of Chapter Zero’s six-week campaign in the Financial Times, Julie Baddeley, Chair, reflects on the growth in board attention on climate since Chapter Zero was established in 2019, and how well the messages in the ads have resonated with members and non-members alike.

Blog | 7 Oct 2024

Climate action: a fiduciary responsibility for NEDs

Understanding the impact of climate change and addressing it is a fiduciary responsibility for NEDs, says Chapter Zero Fellow Laurel Powers-Freeling. So, they must own it.

David Carlin Chapter Zero Fellow
Blog | 30 Sep 2024

Insurance – bullish on new products but realistic on risks

We are already seeing the effects of climate-related uninsurable risks (or very high premiums associated with heightened risks), so the necessity for new products from the insurance market and for companies to reach net zero is high, says Chapter Zero Fellow, David Carlin.

Blog | 23 Sep 2024

Economic transformation takes courage

It’s not enough just speaking of climate change. It’s time for courageous boards to recognise and prepare for economic transformation, says Chapter Zero Fellow, Nigel Topping.

Blog | 16 Sep 2024

Putting sustainability at the core of the business agenda

Climate must be integrated into business strategy, says Chapter Zero Fellow, Jock Lennox, and it’s for boards and Chairs to help put it there, even at the risk of being challenged.

Blog | 9 Sep 2024

When it comes to threats, let’s listen to the scientists

Whatever the threat – short, medium or long term – we have scientists to guide boards so let’s listen to them, says Chapter Zero Fellow, Dr Patricia Rodrigues Jenner.

Blog | 2 Sep 2024

Can the polar bear and business thrive together?

Our global challenge – especially for Chairs and boards – is to figure out how a company’s purpose and profit can flourish together in a world in harmony, says Vicky Moffatt, Chapter Zero CEO.

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Blog | 27 Sep 2023

Understand the Requirements of this First Set of European Sustainability Reporting Standards

Mark Vaessen, KPMG Partner in The Netherlands, looks at key features of the final European Sustainability Reporting Standards and interoperability with international standard-settings initiatives. From FY24, companies will be required to provide granular sustainability information.