Insights

Watch: Road to COP 16 - Harnessing the power of data and technology to manage the impact on Nature
Watch this Chapter Zero and Deloitte Academy webinar, which, given the context of COP16, focused on how companies can utilise data and technology to measure, monitor, and manage their impact on nature. We also explored 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.

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.

Economic transformation takes courage
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.

Putting sustainability at the core of the business agenda
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.

When it comes to threats, let’s listen to the scientists
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.

Climate action. It’s not just a moral argument, it’s a business one too
Chapter Zero is not only equipping chairs and non-executive directors to lead on climate; we’re also inspiring them to be bold. Climate action is not just a moral argument – it’s a business one too.

Can the polar bear and business thrive together?
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.

Read: Accelerating the UK's Energy Transition
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.

Watch: How to move transition planning forward from the boardroom
Explore how boards can oversee the development of high-quality transition plans, as well as approaches for integrating climate risk and opportunity into discussions on business strategy in our webinar held in partnership with Chronos Sustainability and the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG).

Watch: Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures
Watch Deloitte's discussion into the TNFD disclosure recommendations, including how they may be used to inform future standard setting and regulations, alongside considering the actions companies can take now to integrate nature and biodiversity into decision-making and reporting.

Audit Committee Dialogue Summary: Transition planning and the changing sustainability reporting landscape
Chapter Zero recently organised a series of two roundtables for Audit Committee Chairs and members in partnership with Accounting for Sustainability (A4S) to explore forward planning, effective communication, and an understanding of emerging requirements for Audit Committees to drive climate action on boards. With expert input from A4S, the second session focused on transition planning and the changing sustainability reporting landscape. These are two topics that are critical for Audit Committees to keep ahead of, and you can find the key takeaways from the second session below.

Watch: The UK Energy Transition - Where are we, where do we need to be, how do we get there?
Watch this Deloitte webinar discussing where the UK is in its energy transition journey and what needs to happen to meet the country’s 2050 net zero target.