Climate Governance Credential

A key area where lifelong learning is essential for directors, is climate literacy. As organisations face growing expectations to navigate climate-related risks and opportunities, directors who proactively build their knowledge in this space demonstrate strong leadership and governance.  

Supported by Chapter Zero New Zealand, the home of climate governance at the IoD we are proud to launch our first digital credential, the Climate Governance Credential. 

This annual credential allows directors to visibly showcase their climate governance knowledge and signal their commitment to ongoing learning. It is available exclusively to IoD Members and valid for one year from issue.

To qualify, directors must log ten CPD points in climate-related learning. This must include a minimum of seven structured learning points and allows up to three points from unstructured learning. Structured learning includes activities such as completing a climate course (e.g. Climate Change Governance Essentials), attending live webinars, or participating in IoD or Chapter Zero climate focused events. Unstructured learning can include reading material on climate governance issues, attending relevant conference sessions, or engaging in board-level climate-related activities such as developing reporting frameworks or participating in governance projects. 

This credential is more than a badge — it’s a visible commitment to responsible governance. By showcasing your learning, you signal to key stakeholders — including investors, regulators, insurers, customers and employees — that you understand your duties in addressing climate-related challenges and opportunities. 

When you’ve logged the required CPD points, you can claim your digital credential by completing the form linked below. You’ll need to be logged in as an IoD member to submit your application.