Climate Governance Initiative

📚 In March 2024, we launched a new foundation course: "Climate in the Boardroom". 🔗 https://lnkd.in/geM4eqYD 🎓 This 30-minute introduction to climate change and effective climate governance provides board directors with a comprehensive overview of the pivotal role they play in addressing the business risks and opportunities presented by climate change. 🌳 Since its launch, the freely-available, 30-minute course has been viewed by ~1,800 individuals. It represents a practical step in equipping board directors with the knowledge and tools needed to integrate climate considerations into their governance practices, ultimately driving sustainable business practices and enhancing shareholder value. 🍃 🏙️ 📒 This is one of the many milestones celebrated in the recently released Climate Governance Initiative 2024 #Annual #Report. 🔍 Find your local Chapter here: https://lnkd.in/dAuRghNp 🔗 Read the 2024 Annual Report here: https://lnkd.in/egDDyUqm ⬇️ Download it directly here: https://lnkd.in/eafhfJkT #sustainability #climate #governance

🔎Can you name three main routes to unlocking the transition for the #finance sector? 🔓 Action from this sector will drive wider economic and societal resilience so it's essential that financial boards are equipped and feel motivated to lead on #climate from the #boardroom.   ✅ 💡 Understanding the barriers, enablers and opportunities is critical for a successful transition and you can learn more in our latest Insights post: https://lnkd.in/ecDheiyE #transitionfinance #sustainablefinance #investment #lending #insurance #banking #investmentmanagement

🤝 The Climate Governance Initiative is proud to work with 19 transformational Directors and leaders via our #Ambassador #Programme. 🍃 Since September 2024, the Initiative's Ambassadors have helped empower directors in their networks, ensuring they build the knowledge and confidence they need to take action on climate. The Ambassadors are drawn from across the globe, and from sectors including: #finance, #technology, #mining, #retail, #automotive and #energy. 📒 The page below is taken from the recently published Climate Governance Initiative #Annual #Report 2024. 🧑💼 🏙️ 👨💼 Learn about the Ambassador Programme here: https://lnkd.in/gYhWKnfZ 🔗 Read the 2024 Annual Report here: https://lnkd.in/egDDyUqm ⬇️ Download it directly here: https://lnkd.in/eafhfJkT #Sustainability #climate #governance Gabriela Blanchet, M.Sc., [GCB.D] Alexandra Bolton OBE ♦ Alejandro Díaz de León Barbara J Duganier Angeles Garcia-Poveda Myriam Gomez Joaquim Levy Karina Litvack Anand G Mahindra Dina Cristiane Mex Manubens Sheila Murray Juan Carlos Olmedo Sunita Rajakumar Dave Regnery Carmen Seghete Feike Sijbesma Denis Spirin Tarcila Ursini Katarzyna Zawodna-Bijoch

🤔 Did you know...? 🤝 Last year we were delighted to welcome three new Chapters to our global network. These impactful additions brought the total number of Chapters to 33, and marked the threshold at which our network activities took place in countries representing one third of global emissions. 🍃 🏙️ 📒 This is one of the many milestones celebrated in the recently released Climate Governance Initiative 2024 #Annual #Report. 🇰🇿 March 2024 | Chapter Zero Kazakhstan https://lnkd.in/eAXG7uKH 🇪🇸 May 2024 | Chapter Zero Spain https://lnkd.in/dMHN5ZKF 🇦🇪 October 2024 | Chapter Zero UAE https://lnkd.in/ezJdtscT 🔍 Find your local Chapter here: https://lnkd.in/dAuRghNp 🔗 Read the 2024 Annual Report here: https://lnkd.in/egDDyUqm ⬇️ Download it directly here: https://lnkd.in/eafhfJkT #Sustainability #climate #governance

🙏 Thanks so much to all of our audience that have viewed and reposted our 2024 Annual Report so far - it's hugely appreciated. For those that haven't yet had the chance, please see below for all the links and information you'll need to celebrate the Climate Governance Initiative's ongoing work and that of our superb global Chapter network 👏 #sustainability #climate #governance #annualreport

The Climate Governance Initiative is proud to present its second ever Annual Report! 🎉 📖 🌍 🗯️ “In the five short years since it was founded, the Climate Governance Initiative has built the foundation of a truly global and influential movement, and this Annual Report portrays a vigorous movement, ever growing in strength and purpose.” ~ Julie Baddeley, Chair of the Governing Board, Climate Governance Initiative ✅ The Annual Report 2024 summarises an exceptional year in the Climate Governance Initiative's five-year journey. Rapid growth of the Initiative’s global network means that it now represents 33 individual Chapters, and oversees the empowerment and activation of more than 100,000 board directors, encouraging them through a wide variety of support mechanisms to take bold climate action across the world. 🔗 ➡️ Read, share and download the Report here: https://lnkd.in/egDDyUqm #climate #governance #sustainability World Economic Forum IKEA Foundation Laudes Foundation Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) The Generation Foundation Porticus Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Centre for Climate Engagement Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge Commonwealth Climate and Law Initiative (CCLI) Deloitte Egon Zehnder InfluenceMap EBRD IFC - International Finance Corporation Kantar WTW

🌏 Chapter Zero New Zealand is one of six Climate Governance Initiative Chapters currently offering a climate governance education course for board directors. 🎓 Each Climate Governance Initiative "Approved Course" has been developed by a Chapter, and has undergone a robust review process to ensure its contents are highly relevant to board directors. 📚 Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/d2tScghx Australian Institute of Company Directors Boards Impact Forum Chapter Zero Brussels Chapter Zero Italy Institute of Corporate Directors

Have you already visited our #knowledgehub? It hosts a wealth of articles, webinars and guides to help steer business leaders and board members to incorporate the risks and opportunities of climate change into their business strategies. With thanks to many of our partners and friends who have helped us create this content, and the Climate Governance Initiative for all the helpful resources they provide. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eEWQVm-W

📅 Registrations close today 📅 🎧 Transition Planning for Banks Webinar 🎧 🧭 A crucial event exploring the emerging regulations that make disclosing commitments and outlining transition plans mandatory for banks. 💡 Tune in tomorrow to hear a superb panel of industry leaders unveil their insights: 🌱Panellists🌱 · Flor Elena - Head of ESG Steering at Intesa Sanpaolo · Supriya Sobti - Climate and Purpose Lead at NatWest · Peter Kanning - Managing Director, Global Head of Sustainable Finance Strategy at HSBC · Jamie Fergusson - International Finance Corporation Introductory presentation by Simona Viscardi, Partner at McKinsey & Company. With CGI Financial Sector Hub Steering Committee Members Brooke Skartvedt Guven - Head of ESG & Sustainability, Managing Director at Cerberus Capital Management who is moderating, and Christopher Wells, Former Global Head of Environmental & Social Risk at Santander, is delivering a welcome message. Registration closing today Book your spot now >>> https://lnkd.in/e43PyrBr _____________________________________________________ With special thanks to our Financial Sector Hub and McKinsey & Company for organising this event.  HSBC, NatWest Group, Intesa Sanpaolo, Cerberus Capital Management, IFC - International Finance Corporation

🔹 Exclusive Invitation for Board Members – Join Us for Two Insightful Events with Boards Impact Forum 🔹 As a board director, staying ahead in sustainability, strategic leadership, and governance is essential. We invite you to two exclusive events hosted by Boards Impact Forum, the Nordic chapter of the Climate Governance Initiative from the World Economic Forum. 📌 February 14, 2025 | Board Processes, Transition & ESG Board Game Enhance your board oversight of sustainability for value creation with insights from industry leaders like Peter Ahlström and Katri Sipilä. 📌 March 7, 2025 | Boards’ Strategic Leadership of Ecosystems Navigate the complexities of sustainability, AI, and geopolitics in board strategy with experts including Andrew Shipilov (INSEAD), Francesco Burelli, and Ingrid Stenmark ♦️ 🎯 Why Attend? ✔ Gain insights from top board professionals ✔ Learn practical strategies for ESG & ecosystem leadership ✔ Connect with a network of forward-thinking board directors 💡 Register now and join the conversation shaping the future of board governance! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dNzJvE6A #BoardsImpactForum #SustainabilityLeadership #CorporateGovernance #BoardDirectors #ESG #LeadershipDevelopment #StrategicLeadership