Key takeaways

In the UK, the government has committed to adopting the International Sustainability Standards Board's (ISSB) standards as UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS) and in June 2025 issued consultations on drafts of these standards and on transition plan requirements. We spoke to the standard setter along with regulator the FCA about why sustainability reporting needs to go beyond compliance.

Against a backdrop of competing priorities, non-executive directors need to balance the risks and opportunities presented by climate into their corporate and investment decision-making processes. During London Climate Action Week, an expert panel at a joint Chapter Zero, Deloitte Academy and ISSB event offered tips on ensuring that climate is front and centre of boardroom discussions.

In this online session from Chapter Zero, the Climate Governance Initiative and the World Benchmarking Alliance​ (WBA), our speakers presented the Financial System Benchmark 2025 results and why the leaders are leading. The session offered Financial Sector (FS) Board members and executive teams a clear view of their institution's performance relative to peers and how this has been measured, particularly regarding governance and strategy. 

In collaboration with the Oliver Wyman Forum, as part of our transition planning materials, we launched this series of three interactive, masterclasses. The third masterclass focused on transition planning beyond the boardroom, exploring the ever-changing external landscape, engaging with key stakeholders, and considering the broader implications of business transition.

Explore the key takeaways from Chapter Zero and the Deloitte Academy's event "AI & Sustainability in Action - Leveraging technology for growth and a sustainable future", hosted in April 2025.

In collaboration with the Oliver Wyman Forum and as part of our wider series on transition planning, Chapter Zero members came together for the second of three interactive, practical transition planning masterclasses. These are in-depth learning experiences where attendees learn from both experts and peers. Building from the first masterclass on transition planning foundations and the role of the NED, the second masterclass explored how NEDs can lead through uncertainty, effectively review and challenge transition plans and take into account legal considerations associated with transition planning. This document provides a summary of the rich learnings and key takeaways from the session.

In February, we held an exclusive online session as a part of our Financial Services Community Programme, together with the Transition Finance Market Review and the City of London Corporation.  

In January 2025, Chapter Zero launched its UK Financial Services Community for non-executive directors (NEDs).

In collaboration with the Oliver Wyman Forum, as part of our wider Transition Planning series, Chapter Zero recently launched the first of three interactive, practical transition planning masterclasses. Building from our Getting Started series, these in-depth masterclasses explore transition planning concepts in greater detail. The first masterclass explored the basics and best practices for transition planning, as well as the evolving role of non-executive directors (NEDs) in this space. You can find the key takeaways from the first session below.

Recap this webinar from Chapter Zero and the Deloitte Academy, where we explored the UK government's Sustainability and Growth agenda and their implications for UK businesses.