Explainers

Chapter Zero has partnered with Freshfields and the Centre for Climate Engagement to explore climate-related legal questions with non-executive directors from across the UK. The series began in September 2023 with a session providing an overview of the interaction between climate change, legal issues and business, and then focusing on legacy risks to companies, including litigation, and how they can be mitigated. Below is a summary of the second session which explored the landscape of legal issues that organisations face in daily operations and when implementing climate strategy, identifying key legal considerations at the forefront of transition planning.

In 2023, Chapter Zero partnered with McKinsey for a three-part event series that explored the impact non-executive directors (NEDs) can have in the boardroom to help their organisations achieve net zero. The second session, held on 21 September, explored how non-executive directors can navigate the net zero transition to shape and implement credible climate strategies. We have summarised below the key takeaways of this event.

Chapter Zero and White & Case held a session for non-executive directors (NEDs) in May 2023 offering practical advice and insights on the key legal duties and obligations of NEDs in relation to climate change. Here are the key takeaways.

Due to improvements in the ability to trace losses from extreme weather events back to emissions, climate-related litigation risks are increasing at many companies. How does loss attribution work, and what are the implications for investments?

The Chairperson’s Guide to Decarbonization, produced by the World Economic Forum and the Climate Governance Initiative in collaboration with Deloitte, focuses on the role of chairpersons and boards in developing a robust climate mitigation strategy.

Two leading voices on tackling climate change from UK business and academia explore the opportunities the net zero transition is presenting to organisations.