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Climate Change in the American Boardroom
NACD is the US host chapter for the global Chapter Zero Alliance. Through this Alliance, NACD is enabling boardroom climate fluency and providing directors with insights and tools for climate governance and oversight.
Featured Content
Aligning Purpose with Profit in the Boardroom with Lisa Bougie
Lisa Bougie, NACD Climate Advisory Council member, discusses the need for integrating sustainability goals into the company’s overall strategy.
Tap into Global Resources
Chapter Zero Alliance is a not-for-profit organization supporting a global network of Chapters to advance climate and nature governance in the boardroom and create long-term strategic value. Use the resources below to learn more about Alliance offerings:
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Chapter Zero Alliance Approved Courses
An introductory course to climate change and effective governance and climate courses for directors.
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Chapter Zero Alliance Events
Online and in-person events, webinars, and networking opportunities.
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Networking
Meet peers in your region and become part of a global network.
Global Climate Governance Principles
Through a global network of locally led Chapters, Chapter Zero Alliance equips directors worldwide with the expertise, tools and confidence to govern climate and nature in the boardroom.
The Alliance supports local Chapters such as the NACD to help directors govern climate strategies that strengthen long-term organizational resilience and competitive advantage.
In collaboration with the World Economic Forum, Chapter Zero Alliance has shared the Guiding Principles for Climate & Nature Governance, a practical framework designed to help boards worldwide oversee climate risk management, integrate climate and nature into governance strategy, and identify opportunities for long-term value creation.
Explore and download the Guiding Principles: https://chapterzeroalliance.org/principles/
Visit NACD’s Applying Climate Governance Principles to learn more about the WEF principles and how to apply the guidance in American boardrooms.
Get Involved
If you are a stakeholder interested in exploring a partnership around this initiative, or an NACD member and would like to learn more, please contact Stu Dalheim, Associate Director, Corporate Governance & Sustainability Content.
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