Explainers

In partnership with Accounting for Sustainability (A4S), Chapter Zero recently held the third session of its series of roundtables for Audit Committee chairs and members to explore the emerging requirements for audit committees in effectively driving action on climate and nature from the boardroom.

Read this Chapter Zero and Deloitte Academy webinar summary, which, given the context of COP16, focuses on how companies can utilise data and technology to measure, monitor, and manage their impact on nature. We also explore the critical role of data in evaluating your company's dependencies and influence on nature, as well as the cutting-edge technologies available for assessing your nature footprint.

In this briefing, the Commonwealth Climate and Law Initiative outline the key findings of the March 2024 legal opinion - ‘Nature-related risks and directors’ duties under the law of England and Wales’, and actions directors can take.

Technologies that enable the transition to net zero were under the spotlight at an event organised by Chapter Zero and McKinsey & Company in London on 18 September 2024.

Our UK policy briefing aims to highlight the latest developments in UK climate policy directly relevant to NEDs.

This briefing presentation deck offers boards a compelling business case to act on nature now by aligning to the TNFD. It leverages the latest data and a wealth of case studies that show how mapping your nature risks and dependencies can not only help boards strengthen governance and get ahead on compliance, but also build a competitive nature-positive strategy.

In collaboration with BCG, the third module in our Transition Planning series equips non-executive directors with practical tips on how to fully integrate climate transition planning into business strategy.

In collaboration with EY, the second module in our Transition Planning series equips non-executive directors (NEDs) to navigate the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape in which climate transition planning sits and understand the implications for businesses.

Following on from the UK General Election on 4 July 2024, this policy briefing unpacks the key climate-related policy elements of the new government's manifesto.

Read the summary from the Chapter Zero and Deloitte Academy webinar, which draws on insights from the Deloitte Academy's recent survey of UK energy and infrastructure companies. We delve into strategies to expedite the UK's energy transition and consider the key elements of this transformation, including the interplay between infrastructure companies, energy-intensive consumers, investors, policymakers, customers, and the supply chain.

In collaboration with the Carbon Trust, the first module in our Transition Planning series explores the role of the non-executive director (NED) in ensuring organisations follow best practices in assessing climate-related risks and opportunities, the scenario analysis methodology to support such assessment, and practical insights of key levers for organisations to develop a transition plan.

Read the summary from Chapter Zero and the Deloitte Academy's webinar exploring the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), an EU regulation that requires sustainability information to be reported alongside financial information and subject to assurance.