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Treating nature like any other critical risk means directors can plan for and avoid impacts now – before the bill comes due.

At Chapter Zero NZ’s final 2025 event, global corporate sustainability leader Michael Kobori shared lessons from Levi’s and Starbucks.

A pulse survey at the 2025 IoD and Chapter Zero NZ Climate Forum revealed how directors are building confidence, competence and capacity.

As boards and media go quiet on climate, directors must find new ways to communicate sustainability with clarity and credibility.

In 2025, directors and boards have an opportunity to leverage climate-focused regulations and international frameworks, turning compliance…

A devastating quake forced CLS to rethink its future, creating one of Aotearoa’s most efficient industrial laundries.

Fewer firms must report, but directors should assess if stopping is the right call, given stakeholder expectations and future regulation.

Was this discussion of climate change too hot, too cold – or just right? 

Four leaders share how they’ve navigated early steps, built engagement and kept reporting grounded in strategy.

The globally renowned Michael Kobori is coming down under to talk up sustainability.

You don’t need to predict every detail – but as a director, you must be prepared for the transition ahead.

Boards are under growing pressure to deliver credible climate strategies. Transition planning is where governance meets execution.

Boards that embed nature into decisions will be better placed to manage regulatory change – but what does this look like in practice?

Boards must connect the paddock and the plan – climate change demands long-term thinking.

A new investor survey reveals growing board-level engagement with climate issues, but action and capital flow into solutions remain limited.

Australia’s climate-reporting curve shows why oversight matters most – and how we should respond.

Washington decries ESG, then buys 10% of Intel to lock in jobs, security and chip factories. Industrial policy now comes with equity.

Directors must lead climate disclosure from duty, not just regulation, to build trust and long-term value.

Boards that lead on nature are building resilience, anticipating change and unlocking new value.

Solar, AI and low-carbon design – Summerset’s board is backing innovation to lead aged care into a climate-resilient future.

Directors have been found personally liable, alongside their companies, for breaching Resource Management Act enforcement orders.

Kennie Tsui CMInstD and Kiri Hannifin help lead Aotearoa’s energy shift—from skies to steam—to shape our smarter future.

Daniel Street urges directors to prioritise climate governance – and not be paralysed by fear of litigation.

Directors should act now to mitigate harsher regulation and reputational risk later.

Directors in New Zealand and Australia must now govern financially material nature risks – and ensure boards respond appropriately.

Most global firms are doubling down on climate action. New Zealand boards must keep pace or risk falling behind.

Clean-up costs are mounting. Prevention is clear. Boards must act now to protect value, credibility and long-term resilience.

Tourism’s climate reckoning shows how adaptation builds trust – or loses it.

Christchurch Airport shows climate leadership is possible – even in hard-to-abate sectors – with strong governance and partnerships.

The lower unit costs of self-generated electricity will save your business money, if you do it right.

Directors who ignore climate, nature or human rights risks may overlook serious threats to capital, continuity and competitiveness.

Freight, ethics, cyber, reputation – directors must lead with foresight, not just react when critical links start to fail.

NZ is ‘sweating’ its infrastructure beyond design life. A new report says the fix lies not just in engineering, but in governance.

Directors should prioritise transition planning as a strategic asset – not just a disclosure task.

Directors must align leadership, systems and incentives to shape behaviour and enable climate action through effective governance.

Real change in construction starts early. Boards must govern emissions and circularity from the design stage – not just set targets.

Regulation or market pressure? Both can impact how reporting is delivered.

The latest environmental report urges boards to use climate data for practical oversight, adaptation planning and governance action.

In a polarised world, language can drive or derail your climate agenda. Directors need to speak the language of value, not just virtue.

We talk about building for the future – but how often do we engage with the people who will actually live in it?

Cost of living, climate action, trust and leadership—this year’s Better Futures report is a wake-up call for boards in a polycrisis.

Boards have a golden opportunity – to reimagine governance, rewire value and shape the next economic chapter.

New research shows how the effects of climate-related risks are being reflected in financial statements.

Not long ago a sustainable future felt like a shared destination. Climate action was trending, and the business case for purpose-led brands…

Climate Minister Simon Watts expects investment in climate action to generate economic benefits.

The devastating wildfires in California have once again placed climate-related risks at the forefront of discussions in boardrooms…

In a world shaped by climate risks, nature-based solutions are not only environmentally beneficial but financially sound investments.

Considering sustainability builds long-term value and is a legal duty of directors, yet many boards still struggle to be proactive.

Recently, particularly in the US, there has been a rising legal and policy backlash against investors using environmental, social and…

The regulatory and litigation landscape for climate governance is shifting at an unprecedented pace. For directors, understanding the risks…

A strategic approach with a focus on one factor at a time has begun paying off in terms of carbon emissions reductions.

Chapter Zero New Zealand made a submission on proposed changes to the climate-related disclosures regime.

Understanding greenhouse gas accounting can help boards find a competitive edge.

As organisations face growing pressure to integrate climate-related objectives into their core strategies and deliver on climate…

As I pen this article, my partner is at our local Vehicle Testing New Zealand facility, diligently overseeing the process of obtaining a…

Cutting our climate impact—and helping others do so—guides all we do, says Channel Infrastructure chair James Miller.

The debate on plastics focuses on cutting use, but this narrow view ignores the urgent need to curb fossil-fuel-based plastic production.

Compounding effects of climate change and pollution highlight the need for a broad-based approach to risk governance. 

Unlocking opportunities requires climate governance that is proactive, informed and courageous.

Effective climate governance could give you a competitive edge.

Scheduling regular reviews and rehearsals that stress-test a climate crisis communications plan can help organisations reduce the risk of…

New Zealand’s climate disclosure standards appear to be hindering the very transparency they are meant to promote.

New Zealand businesses are taking climate change far more seriously than many elected leaders, says outgoing Climate Change Commissioner…

NEW YORK, Project Syndicate – Elections are supposed to clarify policy uncertainties, and on the economic front, Donald Trump’s victory…

Global moves to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping could make New Zealand “an expensive place to send ships” and add to…

Directors are urged to move more quickly than the Government on climate governance.

New Zealand businesses need to face up to a range of “unpalatable environmental realities”,  Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment…

In response to feedback, the External Reporting Board Te Kāwai Ārahi Pūrongo Mōwaho (XRB) released a consultation document and exposure…

The goal is long-term resilience of both infrastructure and businesses, and the climate competitiveness of our economy.

A clearly articulated purpose can help shape long-term business sustainability.

A national climate adaptation framework could clarify the risks, and support accessible for recovery, due to severe weather events.

Directors have a huge role to play in reducing carbon emissions if we are all to avoid dire consequences.

Scope 3 supply-chain emissions are hard to track and manage, but understanding them can deliver real benefits.

Boards can “effect the change required”, Minister of Climate Change Simon Watts tells almost 400 leading directors.

The key to a successful, politically sustainable climate policy is to ensure the benefits precede the costs.

NZ businesses rely on air travel; we must fly less yet still move products and connect with people.

More understanding and more detail are recommended when assessing Scope 3 emissions.

This year New Zealand became the first country in the world to begin reporting under mandatory climate-related financial disclosures, with…

A lack of collaboration within and across industry, organisations, and between the board and management, can seriously hamper progress…

Lyttelton Port Company (LPC) has taken a bold step as the first New Zealand company to sign up to publicly report on its nature-related…

There’s a saying along the lines of ‘we use nature because it’s valuable, but we lose nature because it’s free’. I have also seen this…

Decarbonising our economy to meet the international goal of limiting the impact of human-induced climate change to 1.50C is…

Implementation met compliance, but deeper engagement is needed to fully uncover climate-related challenges and opportunities.

With many of its top 10 customers announcing carbon reduction targets, Goodman Property Services (NZ) Limited has refined its investment…

Bloomberg Opinion – A fun thing about the dot-com and crypto booms was how companies with no previous connection to dot-com or crypto added…

In February 2023, the Te Matau-a-Māui Hawke’s Bay region was devastated by the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle. The cyclone caused devastation…

Record-breaking extremes are coming this year, and business leaders must accept the shift to a low-carbon economy will be uneven.

New Zealand’s climate change targets are under review and the Climate Change Commission is seeking feedback on more ambitious targets and…

Like the climate, the Climate Change Response Act 2002 requires the Climate Change Commission – He Pou a Rangi: to review New Zealand’s…

Australian Securities and Investment Commission active against investments misrepresenting ESG attributes.

Bloomberg Opinion - The great social movements of history all had soundtracks. The civil rights movement had jazz, the blues and Nina…

The stability and security of our energy resources will be essential as we look to a future of climate uncertainty. Dr David Krofcheck from…

For many boards, climate change sits squarely within the remit of the risk committee. Climate risks fall into two main categories…

“Don’t wait to do yesterday’s business, poorly, tomorrow,” says Chair of the Climate Commission Dr Rod Carr on the risk of waiting to act…

The same week the first of New Zealand’s mandatory climate-related disclosures were being released, the United States Securities and…

In Anchoring ESG in governance, a new report from KPMG, global sustainability leaders reveal how they are using governance structures…

As Chapter Zero New Zealand celebrated its second birthday on 3 March, the Climate Governance Initiative (CGI) released its first Annual…

As we move further into 2024, there are a number of political, legal and scientific developments that are going to impact how we talk about…

A confluence of factors – climate disclosure regulation, stakeholder expectations, climate litigation, scientific evidence on atmospheric…