Explainers

The Business Case
Review Ambition
Drive Board Action
Implement the Transition
Ensure Accountability
Accelerate Business Transformation
Collaboration with Climate Governance Initiative
Explainer | 2 Dec 2024

How can we advance climate action on boards?

This article from the Climate Governance Initiative, written 9 April 2024, covers the results from their Global Impact Study with Kantar.

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Collaboration with Centre for Climate Engagement
Explainer | 18 Nov 2024

UK Climate Policy Briefing: post-Budget Update (Nov 2024)

Our November climate policy briefing covers key climate-related announcements and policy signals throughout October and November 2024, including the International Investment Summit (hosted by the UK), the Autumn Budget, the Prime Minister’s speech at COP29 and the Chancellor’s Mansion House speech.

Collaboration with Deloitte
Explainer | 4 Nov 2024

Embedding sustainability into core business

Chapter Zero partnered with Deloitte in 2024 to host a roundtable discussion exploring the critical roles of non-executive directors (NEDs) and chief sustainability officers (CSOs) in driving climate and sustainability integration within business strategy. We have summarised here the key takeaways from the session.

Collaboration with Accounting for Sustainability
Explainer | 23 Oct 2024

Audit Committee Dialogue: Integrating nature-related financial disclosures

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.

Collaboration with Deloitte Academy
Explainer | 14 Oct 2024

Read: Road to COP 16 - Harnessing the power of data and technology to manage the impact on Nature

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.

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Collaboration with Commonwealth Climate and Law Initiative (CCLI)
Explainer | 11 Oct 2024

UK Legal Opinion: Nature-Related Risks and Directors’ Duties

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.

Collaboration with McKinsey & Company
Explainer | 10 Oct 2024

Hyper-scaling climate technologies. From ideas to shareholder value

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.

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Collaboration with Centre for Climate Engagement
Explainer | 26 Sep 2024

UK Climate Policy Briefing - September 2024

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

Collaboration with The Green Finance Institute (GFI)
Explainer | 24 Sep 2024

Taking TNFD to Your Board

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.

Collaboration with Boston Consulting Group
Explainer | 19 Sep 2024

Getting Started: Setting your strategic ambition

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.

Collaboration with Ernst & Young
Explainer | 18 Jul 2024

Getting Started: Navigating the regulatory landscape

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.

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Collaboration with Centre for Climate Engagement
Explainer | 16 Jul 2024

UK General Election Briefing – July 2024

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.