
Boards to put climate transition at the heart of corporate strategy
05 Nov 2021
On 2 November 2021, the Climate Governance Initiative released a statement, calling on board directors to put net zero at the heart of business strategy. More →
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UK Net Zero Strategy: Build Back Greener
05 Nov 2021
This summary highlights the main points in the UK Government’s Net Zero Strategy, and what it means for non-executive directors. More →
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The importance of local authorities in tackling climate change
04 Nov 2021
Ahead of COP26 – the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow – the Cambridge Zero Policy Forum hosted a panel discussion on the role of local authorities in tackling climate change. The online event was part of the second annual Cambridge Zero Climate Change Festival. More →
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Discussion Paper: Carbon Offsetting and Nature-based Solutions
04 Nov 2021
Throughout 2021, the Cambridge Zero Policy Forum ran a small reading group on carbon offsetting using nature-based solutions to climate change. This discussion paper summarises some of the challenges and potential solutions identified during the reading group discussions. More →
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Carbon offsetting explained
03 Nov 2021
Carbon offsetting is becoming increasingly common as part of corporate climate strategies, but is subject to significant debate. This explainer provides a simple overview of offsetting and some of its key issues. More →
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Addressing Climate Change in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough
20 Oct 2021
This report proposes new areas for climate action in the region including a crucial focus on a just transition, new recommendations for business and industry, waste, and the intersection between water, nature, and climate adaptation issues. More →
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Climate Change 2021 – The Physical Science Basis
09 Aug 2021
The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s latest report shows that human activity is unequivocally driving changes to the climate at an unprecedented scale. The science indicates there is still time to limit temperature rises, but only if we act… More →
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UK Pension Schemes Act 2021 – new regulations to enhance climate disclosure
09 Jun 2021
In February 2021, the UK’s Pension Schemes Act received Royal Assent, paving the way for fundamental change to the UK pensions landscape. The Act introduces new requirements in significant areas for occupational pension schemes including explicit provisions on governance and… More →
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Summary: Independent assessment of UK climate risk
09 Jun 2021
The Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) third independent climate risk assessment for the UK indicates that even if the world takes ambitious climate action, the UK will face notable risks from climate change by 2050, for which it is not currently… More →
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Scope emissions explained
30 Apr 2021
Knowing where your company’s emissions are made is an important step in setting robust and measurable targets. Read this explainer to understand Scope emissions and how to define them. Find out more on the Chapter Zero website More →
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