CCE provides policy analysis for partners in Cambridge, the UK, and internationally. We collaborate with the Centre for Science and Policy (CSaP) to produce reports for the Cambridge Zero Policy Forum, a multidisciplinary network of senior academics contributing evidence and expertise to policies supporting a sustainable, inclusive and resilient net zero society.
Our reports for Chapter Zero help UK-based non-executive directors stay informed on key climate policy updates relevant to their businesses. We also create content for the Climate Governance Initiative, a global network of board directors with Chapters in over 70 countries, including COP event briefings and summaries, and transition planning navigator tools.
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Policy deep dive: Sustainable Procurement
Researchers at CCE wrote a deep dive report on sustainable procurement, published by Chapter Zero for their network of non-executive directors. Overview Sustainable procurement is increasingly recognised as a strategic lever in the transition to a low-carbon economy, with implications… More →
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Policy briefing on COP30: Key outcomes for board directors
As a knowledge partner for the Climate Governance Initiative, the Centre for Climate Engagement prepared a briefing to highlight the key outcomes of COP30 with relevance for non-executive directors (NEDs). From 10 to 21 November 2025, nearly 200 nations gathered… More →
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Post-Budget policy briefing for Chapter Zero’s network of UK Board Directors
As a knowledge partner for Chapter Zero, the Centre for Climate Engagement prepared a post-Budget briefing to highlight the climate policy announcements with relevance for non-executive directors (NEDs). On 26 November, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the 2025 Autumn Budget,… More →
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September policy briefing for Chapter Zero’s network of UK Board Directors
As a knowledge partner for Chapter Zero, the Centre for Climate Engagement prepared a briefing to highlight the key developments in UK climate policy from April to September 2025, with relevance for non-executive directors (NEDs). More →
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Policy deep dive: CCC’s Report on Climate Adaptation Progress
In April 2025, the Climate Change Committee issued their latest assessment on the UK’s progress on climate adaptation. Researchers at CCE wrote a Deep Dive Report on the assessment for Chapter Zero UK, highlighting why adaptation should be on the corporate board agenda and offering key insights into how NEDs can better equip themselves to…
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Policy deep dive: The UK’s NDC and Seventh Carbon Budget
Researchers at CCE wrote a deep dive report on the UK’s NDC and the Seventh Carbon Budget, published by Chapter Zero to enable their network of non-executive directors to assess impact on ongoing business planning and strategy. Overview: Our latest… More →
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Policy briefing for Chapter Zero’s network of UK Board Directors
As a knowledge partner for Chapter Zero, the Centre for Climate Engagement prepared a briefing to highlight the key developments in UK climate policy from January to March 2025, with relevance for non-executive directors (NEDs). This briefing, and the corresponding Deep Dive resource exploring some of these policy areas in more detail, are part of…
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Policy briefing for board directors: post-Budget update
As a knowledge partner of Chapter Zero, the Centre for Climate Engagement has written a briefing for board directors highlighting key climate policy updates from October and November 2024, including the UK International Investment Summit, Autumn Budget, COP29, and the Chancellor’s Mansion House speech. More →
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Policy briefing: CCE partners with the Cambridge Zero Policy Forum to launch economic policy report
As a partner of the Cambridge Zero Policy Forum, the Centre for Climate Engagement is pleased to support the launch of a new report: Is reaching net zero a growth and prosperity plan? Economics, tools and actions for a rapidly changing world. With a focus on the fundamental importance of policy in activating the green transition, the…
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COP27 Explained by Cambridge experts
In this recent University of Cambridge video that hears from experts about the outcomes of COP27, Emily Farnworth, Director – Centre for Climate Engagement, highlights how our recent Law and Climate Atlas project is helping boards in the UK More →
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Local priorities for investing in resilient and sustainable infrastructure
A recent study by the Cambridge Zero Policy Forum (CZPF) makes clear recommendations to policymakers, organisations and academic experts to enable sustainable and resilient local infrastructure projects. Emily Farnworth, Director of the Centre for Climate Engagement, and Co-Chair of the CZPF, reflects on the importance of a local response to global challenges. More →
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Discussion Paper: Carbon Offsetting and Nature-based Solutions
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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