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Climate Governance Credential
This credential allows directors to visibly demonstrate their annual commitment to climate governance learning. It is available exclusively for IoD members.
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Climate change and nature governance hub
Explore our climate change and nature governance content hub - your one place for IoD governance-related climate and nature insights, news, and resources.
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Climate Governance in Action: Chapter Zero NZ 2025
The Institute of Directors is pleased to present the fourth Chapter Zero New Zealand impact report for the year 2025.
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Two years to prepare: why directors should start AFI work now
Quantified anticipated financial impacts disclosure starts in 2027/28 for most entities. Boards that begin now will be better prepared. -
Sustainable innovators need room to scale
New Sustainable Business Network research finds capital access, policy instability and low market awareness are making growth harder. -
The cost of delaying risk decisions
Recent climate, insurance and infrastructure reports show how delay can raise costs and narrow choices for boards. -
Resilience rises on the food and fibre agenda
KPMG’s Agribusiness Agenda 2026 urges directors to focus on adaptation, systems thinking and long-term value.
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Five questions on nature governance for boards
Extreme weather is pushing boards to rethink climate governance—shift from risk to financial quantification to unlock resilience and value -
Financial quantification: from climate risk to value creation
Connecting climate and nature-related risks and opportunities to your organisation’s long-term value. -
Climate Governance in Action: Chapter Zero NZ 2025
The Institute of Directors is pleased to present the fourth Chapter Zero New Zealand impact report for the year 2025. -
Responding to nature-related risk in the boardroom
How directors’ duties under the Companies Act apply to nature-related risks and what boards should do in response.
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Climate and ESG legislation: global shifts, local governance impact
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Governing supply chain resilience: Decisions and trade-offs for boards
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