Insights

Watch this discussion from Chapter Zero, Deloitte and the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), where panellists examined whether climate-related risks and opportunities are being sufficiently priced into investment decision-making and explored how NEDs can guide the integration of sustainability insights into core business strategies to enable more resilient businesses.

The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD)’s “Asking Better Questions on Nature” guide for board directors, created in collaboration with Chapter Zero, Competent Boards, the Commonwealth Climate and Law Initiative and the Green Finance Institute, was the subject of a vibrant discussion on 27 June. The London Climate Action Week event was opened by Richard Andrews (Head of ESG, KPMG in the UK) and Rhian-Mari Thomas (CEO, Green Finance Institute). Attendees were given valuable insights into the resource and TNFD’s work by Tony Goldner (CEO, TNFD). After which followed a panel discussion moderated by Vicky Moffatt (CEO, Chapter Zero) with speakers: Dame Amelia Fawcett (Co-Chair, International Advisory Panel on Biodiversity Credits), David Alfrey (Partner, Addleshaw Goddard LLP) and Helle Bank Jørgensen (Global Managing Director, Board Development at Board Intelligence, Founder, Competent Boards). Natalie Shippen (Executive director, Commonwealth Climate and Law initiative) rounded out the event with thoughtful closing remarks.

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.

Matt Scott, Chapter Zero Senior Advisor, shares his thoughts on an inspiring global gathering of non-executive directors at the 2025 ChangeNOW conference in Paris. Offering insights into how climate governance is good governance, and how NEDs can lead the way in driving strategy that will ensure resilience and reap value, as well as offering critical oversight of transition planning to deliver credible outcomes.

Published 19 September 2024 by the Centre for Climate Engagement, Tina Mavraki's leadership insight outlines how positive culture contributes to net zero, and analyses why leadership should set their sights on connecting organisational behaviour with corporate strategy infrastructure.