IMHO: Director’s potential liability for offsetting claims made by a company
It has been known for some time that “offsetting” as a green strategy is flawed, writes Hugh Riddiford Chair of Permanent Forest Sequestration.
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Switched on to climate change at Meridian
In this supporter case study we hear from Meridian chair Mark Verbiest about how the board is demonstrating its commitment to climate governance.
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Dr Charles Ehrhart (NZ) elected to Climate Governance Initiative Governing board
Chapter Zero New Zealand Steering Committee member Dr Charles Ehrhart has been elected to the Governing Board of the Climate Governance Initiative.
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The business of nature: new legal opinion outlines emerging expectations on directors to manage nature-related risk
NZ directors and businesses should be assessing and managing nature-related risks, according to new legal opinion just released.
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Make your voice heard on climate governance
All directors and the wider governance community are invited to contribute to the first Chapter Zero NZ Climate Governance Survey.
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Climate knowledge is invaluable
Boards need to take their “treehugging” executive directors very seriously, says UK director, writer, academic and government advisor Sir Jonathon Porritt.
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