• What if every company had a climate target and a plan to meet it?

    The Climate Governance Initiative empowers board directors on every continent to take climate action by enhancing their knowledge and skills in climate governance. Our rapidly-growing network of Chapters in over 70 countries worldwide reaches more than 100,000 board directors.

    Our work builds on the World Economic Forum’s Principles for Effective Climate Governance.

What we offer

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    Climate Governance Hub

    Key knowledge and resources for board directors from the Climate Governance Initiative and its global network of Chapters. Includes briefings, case studies, and guides.

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    Courses

    Climate in the Boardroom is our 30 minute introduction to climate change and effective climate governance.

    Our Chapters also offer approved climate governance courses for board directors.

  • Events

    Online and in-person events, webinars and networking opportunities from the Climate Governance Initiative and its Chapters.

  • Networking

    Meet peers in your region and become part of a global network of chairs, non-executive and independent directors.

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Members

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Networks in 73 countries worldwide

Latest News

  • Climate Governance Initiative and InfluenceMap partner to bring high-quality climate data to board directors

    The Climate Governance Initiative and InfluenceMap have signed an agreement to collaborate to provide board directors with the knowledge and high-quality data needed to make boardroom decisions that drive ambitious action by companies to address the climate crisis. A report… More →

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  • Climate Governance Initiative appoints 17 global Ambassadors in new programme

    Monday 23 September 2024  The Climate Governance Initiative has today launched a new programme designed to drive board director engagement with climate action by harnessing the power of personal networks, at an event at Climate Week NYC.  The Climate Governance… More →

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    Join our team: two communications roles available

    Applications are now open for two roles in a growing communications team at the Climate Governance Initiative, a nonprofit based in Cambridge which works to drive action on climate change in company boardrooms globally. The two roles offer the opportunity… More →

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  • IFC and Climate Governance Initiative partner to promote corporate climate action in developing economies

    The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and the Climate Governance Initiative  signed a cooperation agreement focused on promoting robust climate governance in companies across emerging markets and developing economies. More →

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