Navigating a New Era: Preparing Boards for a Sustainable Future Key Insights for Board Directors and Sustainability Leaders
- Impact Boards EM
- Jul 25
- 1 min read
Held on May 29, 2025, and co-hosted by Chapter Zero UAE, INSEAD, INSEAD NAA UAE and the INSEAD International Directors Network, the Climate Governance Symposium convened board directors, finance experts, and sustainability leaders to explore the evolving expectations of corporate boards in the face of climate change. The symposium underscored the growing need for climate-literate leadership, credible transition planning, and sustainable finance mechanisms such as green bonds and blended finance.
As a summary, the corporate boards are recommended to:
Build climate competency and collaborations: Ensure that board members have the necessary training or access to expert advisors and build collaborative way of working inside organisations and with global and local regulatory bodies.
Integrate climate governance into decision making of the board: Adapt risk management, strategic planning and performance metrics to reflect climate considerations
Use of green finance: Evaluate green finance not just as a signalling tool, but as a strategic mechanism to enhance corporate governance.
This white paper distills the key themes and practical insights discussed, offering actionable guidance to board members and executives navigating the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Read the full pdf here.
