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type: Article
date: 07/11/25

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

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
Reporting

type: Article
date: 06/11/25

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

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.

type: Resource
date: 18/10/25

Lessons from the front line

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

type: Resource
date: 03/10/25

The Chairperson’s Guide to Valuing Nature

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

type: Resource
date: 09/09/25

Navigating environmental advertising

Navigating environmental advertising

Organisations need to avoid greenwashing while navigating complex and diverging legal and regulatory risks.

Reporting

type: Resource

Climate forum reader 2025

Climate forum reader 2025

This reader presents articles and resources selected to help directors thrive in a climate-changed future.

Climate change

type: Resource
date: 13/08/25

Measuring climate governance impacts

Measuring climate governance impacts

The Insititute of Directors is pleased to present the second Chapter Zero New Zealand impact report for the year 2023.

Climate change
Director duties

type: Resource
date: 25/07/25

Leading the charge: A director’s guide to energy transition

Leading the charge: A director’s guide to energy transition

The Energy Transition guide provides real-world approaches and practical guidance on planning a balanced and resilient energy transition.

From our sponsors

type: Resource
date: 24/04/25

Reflecting on impact: Chapter Zero New Zealand 2024

Reflecting on impact: Chapter Zero New Zealand 2024

The Institute of Directors has released the latest Chapter Zero NZ Impact Report.

Climate change
From our sponsors
Reporting

type: Resource
date: 27/03/25

Sustainability reporting: A guide for boards and leadership

Sustainability reporting: A guide for boards and leadership

An interactive guide with tips and resources to help directors start or strengthen their sustainability reporting efforts.

From our sponsors
Leadership

type: Resource

Climate forum reader 2024

Climate forum reader 2024

This reader presents articles and resources selected to help directors thrive in a climate-changed future.

Climate change
Leadership

type: Resource
date: 20/11/24

Carbon Crunch Report 2024

Carbon Crunch Report 2024

The Aotearoa Carbon Crunch 2024 report provides practical advice on industrial decarbonisation.

Climate change
Stakeholders

type: Resource
date: 07/10/24

Transition Planning – A Guide for Directors

Transition Planning – A Guide for Directors

Created by Chapter Zero NZ and XRB, this guide helps businesses transform to survive and thrive in a low-carbon economy.

Climate change
From our sponsors

type: Resource
date: 06/09/24

Principles for Setting Climate Targets

Principles for Setting Climate Targets

Climate Governance Initiative Australia has developed a new resource providing guiding principles to support boards setting climate targets.

Reporting

type: Resource
date: 19/07/24

State of climate investment in Aotearoa New Zealand

State of climate investment in Aotearoa New Zealand

Investment sector must speed up climate action, say IGCC, Toitū Tahua, and Mindful Money in new sustainability report.

type: Resource

TOOLKIT

Director insights: Starting the climate journey

Director insights: Starting the climate journey

Begin your climate governance journey with actionable insights from directors' experiences and innovative strategies.

Climate change

type: Resource
date: 09/04/24

Effective Climate Governance – Remuneration and Incentivisation

Effective Climate Governance – Remuneration and Incentivisation

Incentivising climate-related targets and indicators in management remuneration.

ESG

type: Resource
date: 02/04/24

Protecting New Zealand’s Competitive Advantage

Protecting New Zealand’s Competitive Advantage

Report by Aotearoa Circle & Chapman Tripp offers snapshot of global sustainability reporting and trade trends.

Innovation
Reporting

type: Resource
date: 13/10/23

Climate Scenario Analysis

Climate Scenario Analysis

Understanding the role of the director in the development, analysis and review of climate scenarios.

Director duties
Reporting

type: Resource
date: 29/09/23

Practical Guidance by Directors for Directors on Climate Governance

Practical Guidance by Directors for Directors on Climate Governance

Climate change is accelerating. The debate is over—it's time for action. Directors must lead their organisations decisively.

Director duties
Reporting

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