23 Nov 2021
COP26 brings a mix of hope and concern
With COP26 having drawn to a close, the Climate Governance Initiative (CGI) can look back on these two weeks with a mix of hope and relief. More →
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11 Nov 2021
Executive Compensation Guidebook for Climate Transition
Read this guidebook to explore how to drive the climate strategy by meaningfully embedding it within executive compensation frameworks. More →
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02 Nov 2021
Net zero at the heart of business strategy
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has shown that human activity is unequivocally causing our climate to change, and this is already affecting every region of the world. Climate change is the single-greatest threat to global systemic financial stability, and… More →
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02 Nov 2021
Climate crisis requires boards to put climate transition at the heart of corporate strategy, says international network of board directors
As the global UN COP26 climate talks commence in Glasgow, the international Climate Governance Initiative has called on board directors across the world to place the climate transition at the heart of corporate strategy and board decision-making. In a statement… More →
Press Release
09 Aug 2021
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. More →
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12 Jun 2021
Joint Submission to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s invitation for comments on climate disclosures
Climate change is a global emergency. To achieve the goal of limiting global average temperature increases to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels and achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, most countries will need to substantially increase their climate ambitions and investments.… More →
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18 Dec 2020
Joint Submission on the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Climate change is a global emergency. To achieve the goal of limiting global average temperature increases to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels and achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the members of the G20 which between them make up 78 percent… More →
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30 Jun 2019
Principles for Effective Climate Governance
The links between climate change and business are becoming increasingly evident and inextricable. Business decisions and actions will slow or accelerate climate change, and climate change will drive risks and opportunities for business. Increasingly, board directors are expected to ensure… More →
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