At Chapter Zero Netherlands, we understand that board directors are at different stages of their climate knowledge and readiness to drive change. As organizations begin to address the impacts of climate change and incorporate sustainability into their strategy, directors often seek clarity on key issues and how to navigate the complex landscape of climate action.
The Knowledge Hub is designed to support this journey. Here, we provide curated resources, expert insights, and practical tools to help you stay informed and empowered as you lead your organization toward a sustainable future. Explore these key topics to deepen your understanding and enhance your ability to integrate climate action into your board-level decision-making.
Recently, a group of leaders and experts gathered for an inspiring roundtable meeting, where key topics around sustainability, innovation, and strategic leadership were discussed. This meeting provided a platform to share insights and experiences on how organizations can adapt ...
On the 1st of April 2025, Chapter Zero Netherlands bid farewell to Gisella Eikelenboom as its chairwoman. Under her strong leadership, the network for board members has firmly established its position and laid a solid foundation for the future. ...
Gathering at a pivotal moment, the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) unfolded against the backdrop of projections that 2023 is poised to be recorded as the warmest year on record. The accelerating impacts of climate change served as a ...
As part of its flagship policy of the “European Green Deal”, the European Union has recently adopted the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (“CSRD”) which will impose new reporting obligations on tens of thousands of EU and non-EU companies doing business in Europe. ...
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) week was from 15-22 September 2023 in which a series of SDGs at Halftime talks were held at the SDG Pavilion. Strategically planned to coincide with the midpoint of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) timeline, ...
A collaboration between the Living Lab at the faculty of Campus Fryslan University of Groningen and Deloitte has produced two research papers. The research was undertaken by second-year students from the bachelor’s programme - Global Responsibility & Leadership (GRL) who take ...
The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)’s fourth and final instalment of its sixth assessment report provides a clear and robust scientific understanding of the current state of the climate system and how it is changing. According to the ...
As organizations across industries and geographies take swift, bold actions to address the climate challenge, the chair’s role has been slowly transforming toward greater transparency and accountability, to become increasingly visible to a wider group of stakeholders, not just shareholders. ...
This article from BCG discusses the fact that although most board director's understand and agree with the need to incorporate sustainability within their corporate strategy, more than half of the same directors say their boards are not doing this effectively. ...
Across sectors and industries, from startups to multinationals, companies are talking about their sustainability performance — and in particular, their intention to reach net-zero. Businesses recognize that a net-zero pledge can be a powerful public message, given the growing pressure ...
With thanks, our host organisation the University of Groningen we share some publications and scientific materials on climate change to get you started on topics such as the science of climate change, climate adaptation, and barriers to implementing mitigation options.
The Climate Governance Initiative together with the World Economic Forum and Deloitte, have produced four guides to help boards steer their organisations toward net-zero emissions. The briefing papers are part of an ongoing series of thought leadership designed to enhance ...
