Resources

Key resources to help directors address climate change as part of their strategic decision making to ensure a sustainable future.

Latest resources

REPORT 20 Dec 2021

How to Set Up Effective Climate Governance on Corporate Boards

This report by the World Economic Forum (WEF), presents the nine fundamental principles of effective climate governance.
- Director duties
- Strategy
- Risk and opportunities
- Reporting and disclosure
Report 30 Jul 2021

Stakeholder governance - A call to review directors’ duties

This new paper outlines the evolving corporate governance landscape in relation to stakeholders.
- Director duties
- Stakeholders
- Shareholders
- ESG
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The Chancery Lane Project Toolkit

The toolkit is produced by the The Chancery Lane Project, a collaboration of lawyers and sustainability professionals working pro bono to provide clauses and tools to align agreements with net zero outcomes.
- Legal
- Director duties
- Stakeholders
- Case studies
Report

Director insights on the Sixth IPCC Assessment Reports

The Climate Governance Initiative (CGI) has produced a summary of each of the IPCC Working Group reports, focusing on key insights and applications for directors.
- Risk and opportunities
- Climate science
- Emissions
- Net Zero
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Climate risk - key resources for boards

Boards have a critical role in confronting and responding to climate-related issues to ensure the long-term sustainability of their organisations and to reduce their impact on the environment.
- Risk and opportunities
- Reporting and disclosure
- Director duties

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