Effective Corporate Climate Policy Engagement – Road Transport
This is the first briefing in a series providing board directors with an overview of the ‘do’s and don’ts’ of effective corporate climate policy engagement. The series includes real-world case studies of how companies are positively advocating for a policy environment that supports a transition to net zero, in line with science-based targets. This briefing […]
Making net zero profitable
By Andrew Watson, Co-Founder of Rethinking Capital In December 2023 at COP28, Bridgewater’s Ray Dalio said that private capital can only finance climate solutions if the returns make sense, saying ‘You have to make it profitable!’ But by today’s accounting practice, investments to reduce carbon emissions are ‘made’ the opposite, as costs, with the only […]
Cemex: Leading the way to net zero in the cement industry
Introduction A leading player in the construction materials industry, Cemex is also one of the first cement producers to have its 2030 and 2050 net-zero targets validated against the Science-Based Targets initiative’s (SBTi) 1.5°C scenario methodology. A board-level commitment to apply best practice and the most stringent standards to its global operations is helping Cemex […]
CLP Holdings Ltd: Overcoming Barriers to reach net zero in the energy sector
Introduction CLP Holdings Limited (CLP or the Group) has a clear vision to decarbonise its operations and deliver upon its comprehensive net-zero goal, bringing customers and suppliers on board to accelerate the energy transition. Following the release of its Climate Vision 2050 in 2007, CLP has consistently consolidated its climate leadership in Asia by accelerating […]
Integrity Matters: Net zero commitments
Published following COP27, the United Nations’ Integrity Matters report makes 10 recommendations businesses should implement to develop a robust net-zero strategy with credible commitments and a roadmap to evidence-based action. This briefing highlights the key points for board directors. During COP27, the 2022 international climate change conference, the United Nations (UN) High-Level Expert Group on […]
What does the latest IPCC report mean for board directors?
The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC’s) Synthesis Report of the Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) provides an overview of the latest scientific knowledge on climate change. The Climate Governance Initiative has analysed this latest IPCC report and developed key recommendations for board directors leading their businesses through climate transition. The UN Intergovernmental Panel on […]
Board scorecard: the performance of the boards facing the climate impacts and the net zero strategy
From Chapter Zero Brazil The Board Scorecard Survey is a research conducted by IBGC in partnership with Chapter Zero Brazil. This survey aims to evaluate how both management and advisory boards are managing the challenges posed by cliamte change and their transition to a net-zero strategy Click here to view the scorecard
