Guide for board members: IFRS S1 and S2 sustainability standards
from Chapter Zero Brazil This “Guide for board members: IFRS S1 and S2 sustainability standards” was jointly prepared by IBGC and Chapter Zero Brazil to provide a useful support tool for directors and other governance agents.
Podcast 02: Effective climate leadership in the not-for-profit, family-owned and private sector with Cristiana Pipponzi
Join Alexandra Bolton and Matthew Moss in a thought-provoking conversation with Brazilian board director Cristiana Pipponzi. Cristiana is a board member of the family-owned business RD – Gente, Saúde e Bem-estar (People, Health and Well-Being), a leading company in the Brazilian pharmacy market, with over 2,500 stores in all Brazilian states. She also sits on […]
Board stewardship and climate governance
The Climate Governance Initiative, Egon Zehnder, and the Nasdaq Center for Board Excellence held a webinar discussion on how boards can drive effective climate governance through successful oversight of their organization’s corporate strategy, governance structures, disclosures and compensation, during Climate Week New York 2024. The webinar, available below, empowers board directors to step up as […]
Podcast 01: Making sustainability an economic imperative in the boardroom with Shailesh Haribhakti
Join Alexandra Bolton and Matthew Moss for an engaging discussion with Indian board director Shailesh Haribhakti. Shailesh shares his journey from a traditional accounting background to becoming a passionate advocate for achieving net-zero. He currently serves on several boards of large multinational and Indian companies, including e Chairman of L&T Finance Holdings Ltd. and L&T […]
Board Composition and Operations
Board directors should understand not just climate risks and compliance, but also view climate change as a business opportunity to shape strategic initiatives, weaving sustainability into all board operations. Watch below as the directors discuss the desired competencies to achieve this, through targeted continued education to enhance understanding and integration of climate issues. The individuals […]
5 reasons why boards should care about climate and sustainability
The Climate Governance Initiative interviewed 17 board directors from across the world, as part of the Mobilizing Directors for Climate Action workshop in collaboration with the World Economic Forum, to find out their motivations for taking action in their boardrooms on climate. In the wake of our research that only a third of board directors […]
Boardroom Climate Crisis: Leaders Accountable for Planetary Survival
From Chapter Zero Slovenia This blog piece explores the first of the World Economic Forum’s effective climate governance principles, climate accountability on boards, and underscores the imperative for board members to integrate social and environmental concerns beyond legal mandates. To read the full article, view the original post on the Chapter Zero Slovenia site here: […]
Developments in Climate-Related Litigation, Disclosures and Due Diligence Requirements: What Board Directors Need to Know
This briefing by the Commonwealth Climate and Law Initiative (CCLI) and the Climate Governance Initiative is a resource for navigating the rapidly-evolving landscape of sustainability-related corporate responsibilities. It updates previous briefings on climate change litigation, climate-related disclosures and ESG-related risks in value chains. In recognition of the major financial risks posed by biodiversity loss, the […]
Climate Change Litigation: What Board Directors Need to Know
Climate change litigation is increasing, both in terms of the number of cases being brought and the routes which claimants are taking. Claims against governments can affect the policy and operating environment for companies, or result in delays or rejection of regulatory approvals. Litigation against companies is increasing, and claims are now being brought against […]
