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/ […]
Navigating the Climate Disclosure Landscape
This explainer provides an overview of the evolving and interconnected landscape of climate targets, metrics, reporting standards and frameworks for independent directors and non-executive directors (NEDs). There are a range of frameworks and standards supporting corporate disclosure of climate, sustainability and ESG information. This explainer is supported by an interactive tool to help you understand […]
Climate Change Disclosures: What Board Directors need to know
Climate-related disclosures are becoming increasingly more common. Several jurisdictions have begun to mandate them, while many others require them on a ‘comply or explain’ basis and have plans to start mandating them in the coming years. This briefing, produced by the Commonwealth Climate and Law Initiative (CCLI) and the Climate Governance Initiative, gives an overview […]
IPCC August 2021: The Physical Science Basis
The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s latest report shows that human activity is unequivocally driving changes to the climate at an unprecedented scale. The science indicates there is still time to limit temperature rises, but only if we act now, and with ambition. This summary highlights the main points in the IPCC report, and […]
