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Chapter Zero New Zealand

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non-executive directors, committed to making
climate change a boardroom priority.

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Chapter Zero New Zealand is the home of climate governance at the IoD and part of a global network of board directors committed to taking action on climate change.

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

Proudly hosted in Aotearoa New Zealand by the Institute of Directors

  • Climate Change Governance Essentials

    Gain a comprehensive overview of the responsibilities and opportunities associated with climate change governance at board level. Chapter Zero supporters can receive a 20% preferential rate on the 11 Feb – 18 March 2026 intake.

  • 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 governance knowledge hub

    Explore our climate change governance content hub - your one place for IoD climate insights, news, and practical governance resources.

  • Climate Change: Science Snapshot 2025 – An overview for New Zealand directors

    Developed by Chapter Zero New Zealand in partnership with Earth Sciences New Zealand, this guide provides directors with a clear, science-based overview of how the climate is changing globally and here in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Latest news

  • IMHO: With nature, start at the end
    Climate / 5 December 2025

    IMHO: With nature, start at the end

    Treating nature like any other critical risk means directors can plan for and avoid impacts now – before the bill comes due.
    • Climate change
    • Director duties
    • Nature
  • IMHO: Planning for the next generation of buildings
    IMHO / 21 November 2025

    IMHO: Planning for the next generation of buildings

    Steel, timber or concrete – whatever the material, boards must ask: what will this building become after we’re gone?
    • Climate change
    • Director duties
    • Emissions
  • IMHO: Ditch the matrix. Lead with uncertainty
    IMHO / 20 November 2025

    IMHO: Ditch the matrix. Lead with uncertainty

    Risk isn’t about what might go wrong – it’s about making the right call when the future is unclear.

    • Climate change
  • IMHO: Beyond flat-packs: What IKEA’s arrival means for purpose-driven governance
    IMHO / 18 November 2025

    IMHO: Beyond flat-packs: What IKEA’s arrival means for purpose-driven governance

    IKEA shows that you can scale globally, serve meatballs and still lead with integrity.
    • Case studies
    • Climate change

Latest resources

  • New Zealand’s climate reporting regime: key updates for directors
    Resource / 7 November 2025

    New Zealand’s climate reporting regime: key updates for directors

    What directors need to know about threshold changes, no-action relief and the strategic case for voluntary reporting.
    • Director duties
    • Regulation
    • Reporting
  • Climate Change: Science Snapshot 2025 – An overview for New Zealand directors
    Resource / 6 November 2025

    Climate Change: Science Snapshot 2025 – An overview for New Zealand directors

    This guide provides directors with a clear, science-based overview of how the climate is changing globally and here in Aotearoa New Zealand.
    • Climate science
  • Lessons from the front line
    Resource / 18 October 2025

    Lessons from the front line

    Lessons from the front line offers insights to help NZ directors get ready for and lead on climate-related reporting.
    • Climate change
    • From our sponsors
    • Reporting
  • The Chairperson’s Guide to Valuing Nature
    Resource / 3 October 2025

    The Chairperson’s Guide to Valuing Nature

    This paper helps chairs guide boards on nature loss risks and opportunities, supporting a responsible and successful transition.
    • Climate change

Upcoming events

  • Governing for nature: Strengthening strategy, risk and long-term value
    Online / 17 March 2026

    Governing for nature: Strengthening strategy, risk and long-term value

    1 CPD
    • Webinar

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