With Chapters across 70 countries, the depth of climate and nature governance knowledge in our network is vast. On this page, you’ll find thought-provoking insights from internationally renowned leaders. Whether they’re talking about smart investment opportunities, scenario thinking or why AI is the board’s next strategic frontier, there’s something here for everyone.
Principles for Climate & Nature Governance Series
Boards face a stark new reality: climate change and ecosystem loss are no longer peripheral risks—they are reshaping markets, supply chains, and investment decisions. The Guiding Principles for Climate and Nature Governance from the World Economic Forum and Chapter Zero Alliance give corporate boards a practical blueprint to navigate these risks. Companies that ignore them risk losing resilience and investor confidence.
Explore perspectives from board directors on how the Principles are vital for value creation in their companies:
Advance your competitive edge: board leadership for growth and resilience
By Feike Sijbesma
Chair of the Supervisory Board at Philips, former CEO of DSM, and Member of the Board of Trustees of the World Economic Forum
Published: 02/02/2026
Driving climate and nature action in the boardroom: why and how?
By Karina Litvack
Non-Executive Director, Terna SpA; Ambassador & Founding Chairman, Chapter Zero Alliance.
Published: 12/03/2026
Climate Action is a Business Opportunity Series
Climate change is driving up costs, tightening regulations, and increasing investor scrutiny. It is not just a threat to society, it is now a direct threat to business performance and long-term value. For boards and executives, the message is clear: ignoring climate risks puts profits in jeopardy. From disrupted supply chains to reputational damage, financial impacts are already hitting businesses.
Climate governance isn’t box-ticking—it’s simply good business. Companies with climate-savvy boards are better positioned to manage threats, seize opportunities, and stay competitive.
Discover insights from leaders around the world on their experiences with climate and nature governance:
Survive and thrive: how smart businesses are preparing now for climate shifts
By Julie Baddeley
Chair of Chapter Zero Alliance and Co-Chair of the Transition Plan Taskforce Sector Guidance Workstream
Published: 10/11/2025
Leading through uncertainty: how the financial sector can build resilience with scenario thinking
By Lucyna Stanczak-Wuczynska
Chair of the Advisory Board for Chapter Zero Poland and Chair of the Climate Governance Initiative’s Financial Sector Steering Committee
Published: 03/11/2025
AI and Climate: The Board’s Next Strategic Frontier
By Liselotte Engstam and Fernanda Torre
Liselotte is Chair, and Fernanda the Operations Director, of Boards Impact Forum, our Nordic Chapter. Liselotte is also a Climate Governance Initiative Ambassador
Published: 20/10/2025
Charting a Profitable Course in the Race for Clean Fuel
By Colin Low – Chair of Audit, Risk and Sustainability Committee AET Tankers (AET), formerly known as American Eagle Tankers
Published: 12/10/2025
Strong, intuitive leaders can build more than just resilient businesses, they can transform society
By Shailesh Haribhakti – Co-Founder and Chair of Bharat Clean Rivers Foundation, and Chair of Shailesh Haribhakti and Associates
Published: 08/10/2025
Where are the smart investment opportunities?
By D’Anne Hurd – Independent board member, SEC Audit Committee Financial Expert and member of the Climate Advisory Council of the NACD, our US Chapter
Published: 22/09/2025
Directors’ Dialogues Podcast Series
Each episode takes a deep dive into the stewardship journey of board directors from across all sectors, types of companies and parts of the world. Whether you are new to the climate governance space or an accomplished steward, this podcast brings you true voices sharing their experiences, challenges, and successes in navigating climate action and integrating it into the boardroom conversation.
Episode 1: Making sustainability an economic imperative in the boardroom with Shailesh Haribhakti
This episode explores strategies to get the board on board with sustainability. Shailesh makes a compelling case for the need to highlight the economic imperative of sustainability, and tells us how integrated reporting, the audit committee, and an aspirational vision can be powerful tools to drive climate action.
Episode 2: Effective climate leadership in the not-for-profit, family-owned and private sector with Cristiana Pipponzi
This episode delves into the indispensable qualities required for effective climate leadership and the challenges of embedding sustainability in the boardroom. Cristiana also shares insights on climate governance across different types of organisations, highlighting contrasting approaches and priorities.
Episode 3: Aligning purpose with profit in the boardroom with Lisa Bougie
This episode takes a deep dive into the need for integrating sustainability goals into the company’s overall strategy. Lisa covers the challenges and opportunities of centralising sustainability efforts, the role of boards in fostering a culture of sustainability, and the importance of tying climate into the company’s purpose.
Episode 4: Corporate sustainability and supply chain transformation in China with Changhua Wu
The conversation covers an overview of climate governance in China; its challenges as a high greenhouse gas emitter country, but also its proactive approach to a green transformation. Changhua also reflects on a wide range of sustainability issues: from water challenges in the region to cultural sensitivity.
Episode 5: Collaboration, Context and Financial Materiality: A Board Director’s Approach to Sustainable Growth with Tina Mavraki
This episode explores Tina’s transition from executive to non-executive roles and how she learned from governance failures early in her career. The conversation addresses the challenges and opportunities in implementing sustainability within high-emission sectors, emphasising the financial materiality of climate change and the necessity for collaboration and engagement amongst stakeholders to drive meaningful action in the boardroom.
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