Chapter Zero New Zealand

📧 Have you signed up for your Chapter Zero NZ newsletter? It's free! This newsletter is a monthly roundup of resources, news and events keeping you up to date with national and global climate governance. This month, subscribers received information on: 🔹Our upcoming events, including this March breakfast with some of New Zealand's foremost leaders in climate governance and policy https://lnkd.in/gesrmuAE 🔹Upcoming webinars to tune into, including tomorrow's exploration of the rising impact of climate change regulations and litigation  https://lnkd.in/gh8Ks9gY 🔹An array of the most recent articles, opinion pieces and insights including our thoughts on the proposed changes to the climate-related disclosures regime and a director's guide to greenhouse gas accounting. ⬇ To make sure you’re kept in the loop, sign up as a supporter and subscribe to the newsletter below. https://lnkd.in/gYygTzD6

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a cornerstone in the fight against climate change, offering both significant opportunities and considerable challenges. Read more here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gjxTZ39z Learn to leverage AI in your organisation at the Institute of Directors in New Zealand's Governing AI Forum on 19 March 2025 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gSVA3VzG

"Reducing emissions does not always require groundbreaking innovations – sometimes it's about doing the basics better." Read the article below to find out more ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/g-jbgwtm

Have you booked your place for our first breakfast event of 2025? Join us on 28 March for a panel discussion – facilitated by Phil Veal MInstD – with three of New Zealand's most influential voices in climate policy. We are looking forward to welcoming: 1. Hon Nicola Willis MP, Minister of Finance, Economic Growth and Social Investment 2. Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy GNZM CVO QSO DStJ DFInstD, newly appointed Chair of the Climate Change Commission 3. Hon. Simon Watts MP FCA, Minister of Climate Change, Minister for Energy, Minister of Local Government and Minister of Revenue This Chapter Zero NZ breakfast event is your opportunity to be part of a rich discussion, hear fresh perspectives and make valuable connections with fellow board leaders passionate about climate governance. This event has limited places – get in early and secure your spot! 📍 28 March | Auckland | 6:30 - 9:00am Register here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gesrmuAE

👏 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at our Climate Governance Workshops in Hamilton on Monday and Auckland on Tuesday. The workshops use the Chapter Zero NZ Climate Toolkit as a framework for discussions. On Monday Barry Harris MInstD highlighted the need to incorporate climate into strategy and BAU. On Tuesday Julian Smith CMInstD discussed the importance of assessing risk and considering long-term planning and resilience. Also on Tuesday, a few of us enjoyed a special site visit to the Watercare Services Limited Rosedale Wastewater Treatment plant at the end of the workshop. Download a copy of the Climate Toolkit here ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gEtmksqJ Keep your eye out for more upcoming events and webinars on our website ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/g55HC7xT Becky Hare | Megan Beveridge | Judene Edgar CMInstD JP

📢 "Climate action demands collective action." Reflecting on COP29 Azerbaijan, sustainability lead for Warren and Mahoney Emily Newmarch considers what progress has been made and what meaningful action looks like for boardrooms locally and globally. ➡️ Read more https://lnkd.in/gU7kdhEF

Stay ahead on climate change 🍃 As responding to climate change continues to become more urgent, there is increasing pressure from investors, stakeholders and regulators for directors and senior executives. Our Climate Change Governance Essentials (CCGE) course, accredited by the Climate Governance Initiative (CGI), offers board members the tools and knowledge to lead on climate action and stay ahead of the curve. The CCGE course helps you understand your governance responsibilities on sustainable practices, assess and mitigate climate-related risks, and prepare for evolving climate regulations. With three self-paced modules and a two-hour virtual workshop, you can apply your learning and be ready to drive sustainability at the governance level. Book your place for the next course on 1 May ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/g963VKgJ

The not-for-profit (NFP) sector is driven by purpose, but there's an incorrect assumption that said purpose is all-encompassing. This puts an enormous weight of expectations on NFPs. Read the article below for strategies you can use in your NFP organisation to integrate climate considerations without overextending capacity. Read more  https://lnkd.in/g2mW6emd

📢 Free Chapter Zero webinar! What impact is climate law and regulation having on local and global markets? Join experts Daniel Street, Florence Van Dyke and Rob Hewett CFInstD to find out what directors need to understand about changing expectations, legal risk and opportunities, and maintaining a competitive edge. 📍 4 March | Online | 2pm ➡️ Register now https://lnkd.in/gh8Ks9gY

💫 Start your day with inspiring insights at Chapter Zero New Zealand's first breakfast event of 2025, featuring some of the nation’s foremost leaders in climate change governance and policy. We're excited to welcome Hon Nicola Willis MP (Minister of Finance, Minister for Economic Growth and Minister for Social Investment); newly appointed Chair of the Climate Change Commission Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy; and Hon. Simon Watts MP FCA (Minister of Climate Change, Minister for Energy, Minister of Local Government and Minister of Revenue) to discuss New Zealand’s climate future. This is your chance to hear from – and engage with – the leaders shaping our climate response. Places are limited for these popular breakfasts. 📍 28 March | Auckland | 6:30 - 9:00am ➡️ Register here https://lnkd.in/gesrmuAE