The Climate Governance Hub

This explainer provides an overview of the evolving and interconnected landscape of climate targets, metrics, reporting standards and frameworks for independent directors and non-executive directors (NEDs). There are a range of frameworks and standards supporting corporate disclosure of climate, sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) information.

As organisations set net-zero targets and plan their climate transition, guided by their boards, they must be prepared to convert this ambition to action. 

This Collection provides key readings that summarise the basic requirements needed for your business to move from ambition to action on climate, highlighting your role as a board director.

Climate change presents material, financial and systemic risks to corporations and their investors, leading to serious implications for the duties of directors and officers, and potential disclosure obligations for companies. This primer outlines these duties across a number of jurisdictions.