Today’s Greatest Sustainability Challenges Present Both Risks and Opportunities
Board members need to continuously assess short-,medium-, and long-term climate risks and opportunities in order to take appropriate action in line with the specific needs of the company and the requirements of legislation, investors, financial markets, and business partners. The World Economic Forum has developed a set of eight principles to guide the development of […]
Climate Governance Structures and Bodies
Caring for the climate exceeds the responsibility of a single person. For long-term and effective climate management, companies must establish multi-level governance structures tailored to their needs and capacities. To read the full article, view the original post on the Chapter Zero Slovenia site here: www.chapterzeroslovenia.si/en/knowledge-hub_1/climate-governance-structures-and-bodies/ This article is part of a series of monthly […]
Command of the (Climate) Subject
Board members are required to understand climate science and impacts, continuously learn and adapt, for effective decision-making. Regular evaluation, education, professional consultation, scenario analysis, stakeholder engagement and review of board reports are the essential steps for achieving it. To read the full article, view the original post on the Chapter Zero Slovenia site here: https://www.chapterzeroslovenia.si/en/knowledge-hub_1/command-of-the-climate-subject/ […]
Climate Governance Study 2024: Moving from vision to action
From Climate Governance Initiative Australia In 2024, Australian directors are intensifying their focus on climate change, yet organisations face growing challenges in executing their strategies. The Climate Governance study 2024 acts as a ‘temperature check,’ assessing how perspectives and actions on climate governance are evolving. To view the full report, follow the link here: www.aicd.com.au/risk-management/framework/climate/climate-governance-study-2024-moving-from-vision-to-action.html
Code Zero
From Chapter Zero Brussels Chapter Zero Brussels have developed Code Zero – a 10(+1) point code for board directors to guide their companies towards a sustainable and low-carbon future. Download the guide here: https://www.chapterzerobrussels.eu/_files/ugd/827f18_754f7989a2994ca3b5e37b450db041d3.pdf
Overcoming Barriers to Effective Climate Governance
From Chapter Zero Brussels Outcomes from a report and survey from Chapter Zero Brussels exploring the barriers and the drivers for effective climate governance, as well as providing recommendations for board members to move forward. Click here to download the report. In the short video below, you can hear from Natacha Lippens, Chair of Chapter […]
Chapter Zero’s Transition Planning Toolkit
The private sector is witnessing a shift towards establishing, not only the goals, but the actions that are vital for its transition to net zero. Transition Plans outline those actions. This toolkit, created by Chapter Zero provides guidance to board directors in taking the first steps to develop a credible transition plan. View the original […]
Climate scenario analysis
from Chapter Zero New Zealand Directors have a critical role in identifying and managing climate change risks and opportunities. This guide from Chapter Zero New Zealand is to support directors to understand their role in the development, analysis and review of climate scenarios. While scenario analysis as a strategic tool is not new, climate scenario […]
Practical guidance by directors for directors on climate governance
The impacts of climate change are increasing in scope, scale, and speed. The time to debate settled science or politics has passed. Organisations need to act. Directors must guide them. Read this guide from Chapter zero New Zealand for practical guidance on effective climate governance. Download the guide and watch the event recording from Chapter […]
Climate action and remuneration: A pocket guide for remuneration committees
From Chapter Zero, the UK Chapter A Chapter Zero guide for non-executives, “Climate action and remuneration: A pocket guide for remuneration committees”, delves into the critical intersection of executive pay structures and climate goals, providing actionable insights for chairs and members of renumeration committees. Download the Report View the full article on the Chapter Zero […]
