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Chapter Zero New Zealand

Join a community of directors building capability in climate and nature to support informed board decisions.

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Chapter Zero New Zealand is the IoD home for climate and nature insights for directors and part of a global network of board directors supporting climate and nature-informed governance.

Join us as a supporter for access to curated resources, preferential rates, free webinars, case studies and learning opportunities designed to build your governance capability on climate and nature risks and opportunities.

Proudly hosted in Aotearoa New Zealand by the Institute of Directors. 

  • Climate and nature target setting: A guide for boards and leadership

    Developed by Chapter Zero New Zealand in collaboration with Boffa Miskell, this guide brings climate and nature target setting together, recognising their connections while exploring the different considerations involved in setting credible and achievable commitments.

  • Chapter Zero New Zealand Board Toolkit

    Updated for New Zealand directors, this toolkit helps boards govern climate and nature with confidence.

  • Climate Governance Credential

    This credential allows directors to visibly demonstrate their annual commitment to climate governance learning. It is available exclusively for IoD members.

  • 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.

Latest news

  •  What good investor engagement looks like
    Climate / 23 October 2026

    What good investor engagement looks like

    Investors and listed companies have agreed a shared approach to clearer conversations, better preparation and fewer surprises.
    • Board-management relationship
    • Shareholders
    • Stakeholders
  • Board accountability is outrunning capability
    Climate / 23 October 2026

    Board accountability is outrunning capability

    Climate Week NYC brought sharper scrutiny to sustainability commitments, capital allocation and the evidence behind them. 
    • Sustainability
  • Forestry governance: What you can model – and what you can’t
    Climate / 20 October 2026

    Forestry governance: What you can model – and what you can’t

    Kaingaroa Tipu is modelling its forest in extraordinary detail. Chair Jon Hartley says some of the hardest risks are beyond its control.
    • AI
  • The missing voice in sustainability decisions
    Climate / 19 October 2026

    The missing voice in sustainability decisions

    Poorly aligned sustainability claims can create reputational, legal and financial risk for organisations.
    • ESG
    • Sustainability
    • Transparency

Latest resources

  • Climate and nature target setting: A guide for boards and leadership
    Resource / 27 October 2026

    Climate and nature target setting: A guide for boards and leadership

    Practical guidance for boards on integrating climate and nature targets into strategy, investment decisions and long-term value creation.
    • Climate change and nature governance
    • Sustainability
  • Chapter Zero New Zealand Board Toolkit
    Resource / 30 July 2026

    Chapter Zero New Zealand Board Toolkit

    Updated for New Zealand directors, this toolkit helps boards govern climate and nature with confidence.
    • Climate change and nature governance
    • ESG
    • Sustainability
  • Five questions on nature governance for boards
    Resource / 23 April 2026

    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
    Resource / 23 March 2026

    Financial quantification: from climate risk to value creation

    Connecting climate and nature-related risks and opportunities to your organisation’s long-term value.
    • Climate change and nature governance
    • From our sponsors

Upcoming events

  • KPMG event series: Directing value through climate and nature uncertainty
    Christchurch / 24 November 2026

    KPMG event series: Directing value through climate and nature uncertainty

    2 CPD
    • Presentation

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