15 May 2023
Climate Governance Initiative appoints new Chair of the Governing Board and two new Governing Board members
The Climate Governance Initiative, an initiative in collaboration with the World Economic Forum, has announced two new members of its Governing Board and the appointment of its new Chair of the Governing Board. Joining the Board from leadership roles in… More →
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20 Apr 2023
Case studies: The role of boards in driving climate action
The Climate Governance Initiative presents four business case studies on the experiences of leading companies driving climate action from the board level. The case studies highlight the climate and sustainability commitments, strategies and activities of four organisations from diverse geographies… More →
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20 Apr 2023
Smurfit Kappa: A joined-up approach to climate and sustainability strategy
Global packaging leader Smurfit Kappa is dealing with increased demand for its products while also steering the business towards net zero by 2050. The FTSE 100 company was awarded five stars by Support the Goals in recognition of its support for… More →
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20 Apr 2023
Natura &Co: IP&L, circular carbon, and a triple bottom line approach
Brazilian beauty giant Natura &Co has long been a champion of sustainability. It became the world’s first publicly traded company to receive B Corp certification in 2014 and has an engaged board that sees sustainability as an opportunity rather than… More →
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20 Apr 2023
Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC): A holistic approach to finance, risk, climate and sustainability
Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC), a leading infrastructure investment company in the Philippines, views the challenges of a developing nation like the Philippines as an opportunity for bold climate leadership. What is Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC)? MPIC is a… More →
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20 Apr 2023
British Land: Making sustainability central to business decision-making
Sustainability is shaping the way industry leader British Land does business. As one of the largest developers and operators of commercial property in the UK, British Land has found that sustainable buildings let faster, generate higher rents and benefit from… More →
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20 Apr 2023
Climate Governance Initiative releases four business case studies on corporate climate action driven by boards
The Climate Governance Initiative, an initiative in collaboration with the World Economic Forum driving board director climate capacity, has released four business case studies with a focus on the role of board directors. The case studies highlight the climate and… More →
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18 Apr 2023
Chapter Zero Slovenia launches with a mission to support board directors
Chapter Zero Slovenia, an initiative aimed at mobilising boards of companies in Slovenia to take positive climate action, has launched. Nataša Pirc Musar, President of Slovenia, is the Chapter’s Honorary Patron. It becomes the 25th Chapter in the Climate Governance… More →
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14 Apr 2023
Climate Governance Initiative announces online event focused on executive compensation
The Climate Governance Initiative is hosting an online fireside chat and panel exchange exploring how executive compensation can be a powerful tool to drive climate action without organisations. Featuring a line-up of board directors with experience sitting on and in… More →
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04 Apr 2023
Integrity Matters: Net zero commitments by non-state entities – A briefing for board directors
During COP27, the 2022 international climate change conference, the United Nations (UN) High-Level Expert Group on the Net Zero Emissions Commitments of Non-State Entities released ‘Integrity Matters: Net Zero Commitments by Businesses, Financial Institutions, Cities and Regions’. This report provides… More →
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30 Mar 2023
Chapter Zero Netherlands launches, joining the Climate Governance Initiative’s global network
Chapter Zero Netherlands, an initiative mobilising non-executive directors in the Netherlands to drive climate action in the boardroom, has launched. Part of the growing Climate Governance Initiative global network, Chapter Zero Netherlands will build the climate capacity of board members,… More →
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29 Mar 2023
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. With the IPCC’s next report expected around 2030, this is likely to be… More →
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06 Mar 2023
Biodiversity as a Material Financial Risk: What Board Directors Need to Know
This guide highlights the material financial risks and opportunities, and directors’ duties of loyalty and care, related to biodiversity loss. More →
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24 Feb 2023
Climate Governance Initiative launches Financial Sector Hub
The Climate Governance Initiative has launched a global hub focused on building board director climate capacity in financial and insurance sectors with three online events delivered in collaboration with McKinsey. The Financial Sector Hub was developed to foster collaboration between… More →
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22 Feb 2023
Climate Governance Initiative launches Approved Course curriculum
Chapter Zero Canada’s climate course for board directors receives Approved status The Climate Governance Initiative has launched its ‘Approved Course’ curriculum for climate-related educational courses. Following a robust review process, Chapter Zero Canada, part of the Institute of Corporate Directors… More →
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19 Jan 2023
The Chairperson’s Guide to Valuing Nature
This guide, produced by the World Economic Forum and the Climate Governance Initiative in collaboration with Deloitte, explores risks and opportunities related to nature loss, and outlines key steps Chairs, non-executive directors and board members can take to incorporate nature as core to business strategy. More →
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