Chapter Zero - the Directors' Climate Forum

Business leaders taking ownership of the climate challenge. A space for non-executive directors.

[Chapter Zero - the Directors' Climate Forum @chapterzeroUK]

Talking climate in a board meeting – not always easy. But the rewards are great. It’s not just a moral argument – it’s a business one too. See our ad in the FT today. Transition to net zero takes leadership and persistence – traits @GretaThunberg is only too familiar with.

[Climate Governance Initiative @Boards4Climate]

What are the key developments from #WEF24 that board directors should know?

@pimjai6, Head of Climate Ambition Initiatives at @wef analyses discussions on climate & nature at #Davos and how they will impact board directors in a guest blog here 👉 https://t.co/7bT6GDSyy9

[Chapter Zero - the Directors' Climate Forum @chapterzeroUK]

📢 We are recruiting our first Chief Operating Officer (COO) 📢

Could you be, or do you know, the right person to join our dynamic team?

The deadline for applications is Wednesday 21 February 2024.

Read more and apply here: https://t.co/yDuWDebL3o

[Chapter Zero - the Directors' Climate Forum @chapterzeroUK]

In our latest guest blog, Mark Bryant, Consultant for @BerkeleyLLP and the primary author of the Chapter Zero Board Toolkit, reflects on what he’s learned from his experiences of helping clients on their journey to net zero.

Have a read: https://t.co/ELOIfxnueM

[Chapter Zero - the Directors' Climate Forum @chapterzeroUK]

In this blog we hear from Ashley Alder, Chair of @TheFCA, about why the net zero transition is such an important area of focus, why non-executive directors should care and where we go from here.

Have a read: https://t.co/3YIRvawOhe

[Climate Governance Initiative @Boards4Climate]

📢 New briefing: SEC climate disclosure briefing for board directors

This briefing, produced by @Boards4Climate, explores the context of the proposed @SECGov climate disclosure rule and provides key questions for directors to ask their boards.

https://t.co/VlfYfTc0iE

[Chapter Zero - the Directors' Climate Forum @chapterzeroUK]

Reflecting on our popular roundtable series which we ran in partnership, Oliver Hemming, Head of Monitor @DeloitteUK, shares six main takeaways from non-executive director attendees on implementing a successful net zero transition

Read these insights: https://t.co/SmYiqclPP0

[Chapter Zero - the Directors' Climate Forum @chapterzeroUK]

In the third blog of her seven-part series on being a climate-active non-executive director, Chapter Zero Fellow @DrMaryBlack looks at inspiration and positive stories, and the power they can have in the boardroom.

Take a look: https://t.co/jjfcUs0qoV

[Chapter Zero - the Directors' Climate Forum @chapterzeroUK]

We were delighted to be featured at the @LSEGplc #MarketOpen this morning and announce the development of our Climate Transition Planning Toolkit, which will be released later this year. Read the link below for more information.

[London Stock Exchange @LSEplc]

Opening the market and announcing the development of a Climate Transition Planning Toolkit was all in a morning’s work for @chapterzeroUK as we welcomed them to the @LSEplc for this morning's market open ceremony.
Find out more: https://t.co/C7UGJFYTWm #Netzero #MarketOpen

[Chapter Zero - the Directors' Climate Forum @chapterzeroUK]

In our latest guest blog, William Touche, a director of @techUK, previous leader of Deloitte’s Boardroom Program and long-time supporter of Chapter Zero, shares his reflections on business operations through a climate lens.

Take a read: https://t.co/00Wb1VcxnH

[Chapter Zero - the Directors' Climate Forum @chapterzeroUK]

@Boards4Climate has appointed Julie Baddeley as Chair of its governing board.

Congratulations Julie!

Alongside this international role, Julie will continue to drive impact on climate through UK boardrooms, as Chair of Chapter Zero.

Read more: https://t.co/e82pK1oU6J

[Chapter Zero - the Directors' Climate Forum @chapterzeroUK]

@Boards4Climate has appointed Julie Baddeley as Chair of its governing board.

Congratulations Julie!

Alongside this international role, Julie will continue to drive impact on climate through UK boardrooms, as Chair of Chapter Zero.

Read more: https://t.co/e82pK1oU6J

[Chapter Zero - the Directors' Climate Forum @chapterzeroUK]

In the second blog of her seven-part series on being a climate-active non-executive director, Chapter Zero Fellow @DrMaryBlack considers whether there is a climate leader imposter syndrome and what to do about it.

Take a look: https://t.co/4ZB4N3YmCm

[Chapter Zero - the Directors' Climate Forum @chapterzeroUK]

We’ve summarised the key messages and implications for #NonExecutiveDirectors from the UK #Government’s latest #climate and #energy policy commitments.

Have a read: https://t.co/u4pdZQlRnT

[Climate Governance Initiative @Boards4Climate]

📢 Case study: Discover @BritishLandPLC's approach to climate governance, corporate sustainability, and the vital contribution its board makes.

Read the case study: https://t.co/PAga81ZJZY

[Chapter Zero - the Directors' Climate Forum @chapterzeroUK]

Chapter Zero Fellow Mary Ethna Black kicks off her seven-part series of ‘two-minute reads’ on being a climate-active non-executive director.

Take a look: https://t.co/ZIzltZQWhM

[Julia Symon @JuliaSymon_]

"Transition plans are fundamental to driving the right transition. They allow financiers both to manage their risks and to allocate capital to support real economy decarbonisation." - Sarah Breeden @bankofengland said in her speech @chapterzeroUK
https://t.co/wT7TO3bkjk

[CCLI @comclimatelaw]

🐚On 3 May, the @The_IoD in partnership with @chapterzeroUK examine the lawsuit brought against the board of @Shell. Alex Cooper will explain what this could mean for UK directors. Register here: https://t.co/rMENZuuzha

#climatecrisis #directors #climaterisk #corporategovernance

[Chapter Zero - the Directors' Climate Forum @chapterzeroUK]

Application deadlines are approaching, don’t miss out! We’re looking for two new additions to our team:

Executive Assistant – apply by 9pm BST on Sunday 16 April

Digital Marketing Executive – 9am BST on Monday 24 April

Read more and apply: https://t.co/n7xKcAZE7B
#hiring

[Chapter Zero - the Directors' Climate Forum @chapterzeroUK]

📢 We’re looking for a Digital Marketing Executive 📢

Fixed contract from June to September. Deadline is 9am BST on Monday 24th April.

Read more and apply: https://t.co/n7xKcAZE7B

#ClimateJob