Reports
Changing the climate in the Boardroom: Executive summary
The results of this global survey of board directors reveal a clear disconnect between what board members say about the importance of climate change to their companies and what the boards actually do.
Aligning portfolios with climate goals: A new approach for financial institutions
This McKinsey article looks at how portfolio-alignment tools will help financial institutions chart more scientifically robust, realistic, and profitable climate strategies.
Goal 13 Impact Platform: Be inspired by corporate climate action
Building on interviews with more than 400 companies, the Goal 13 Impact Platform and report show how businesses around the world are planning to achieve net zero.
Financial markets and climate transition: Opportunities, challenges and policy implications
This OECD report focuses on the critical contribution financial markets must play towards achieving an orderly transition to low-carbon economies, and the policies needed to support this.
TCFD: Guidance on metrics, targets, and transition plans
Read this 2021 report from the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures.
Summary: Independent assessment of UK climate risk
The Climate Change Committee has published its third independent climate risk assessment for the UK. Here is a summary of the key points, with a focus on the headlines for business.
Upgrading our systems together
This Race to Zero report looks at a global challenge to accelerate sector breakthroughs for COP26 – and beyond.
Paying well by paying for good
There’s a push for executive pay to be linked to ESG factors. Should this be done and if so how? This report is a partnership between PwC and The Centre for Corporate Governance at London Business School.
The board's role in sustainable leadership: A Russell Reynolds report
How corporate directors structure the board and engage with the challenges and opportunities of sustainability.
How can technology help combat climate change
This World Economic Forum article looks at carbon management and how technology can fight climate change.
The next generation of climate innovation
This BCG article looks at climate innovation.
Vision 2050: Time to transform
In this report WBCSD envisions a world in which 9+ billion people can live well, within planetary boundaries, by 2050.