Do we have the right people on boards to deal with climate change?
From the Community of Climate Governance Experts James Cameron and Emily Farnworth, members of the World Economic Forum’s Community of Climate Governance Experts explore why boards need to change their mindset to address the climate challenge. Key highlights include: Institutional investors and proxy advisors are increasingly focused on the climate-related capabilities and skills of board […]
NACD Climate Advisory Council launch event: How are US boards tackling the climate challenge?
The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), host of the US Chapter of the Climate Governance Initiative, launched their Climate Advisory Council at an event during New York Climate Week 2023. The event brought together board directors from a diverse range of sectors and jurisdictions, to explore their approaches to tackling the climate challenge, seizing […]
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 […]
Primer on Climate Change: Directors’ Duties and Disclosure Obligations
The evolution of our understanding of climate change from an ethical or environmental issue to one that presents foreseeable financial and systemic risks (and opportunities) over short, medium and long-term investment horizons has significantly changed its relevance to the governance of both corporations and investors. This evolution means there are serious implications for the duties […]
