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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.