Board Leadership for Growth and Resilience
Guiding Principles for Climate and Nature Governance
In an era of accelerating change, effective board leadership is important for sustained growth and resilience. Developed by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with Deloitte, and the Chapter Zero Alliance, Board Leadership for Growth and Resilience: Guiding Principles for Climate and Nature Governance offers a broad, practical framework. It can help to equip boards with the insights and tools needed to navigate complex challenges and transform them into opportunities.
Unlock value and help drive impact
These principles are intended as a tool to support boards in fulfilling that responsibility and in governing with the future in mind. They highlight how directors can:
- Set strategic direction amid uncertainty
- Anchor ambition in purpose and values
- Focus on building strategic growth and resilience
The framework: principles and foundations
The framework is built upon three foundations and four guiding principles, designed to anchor nature and climate in the boardroom.
These elements together can provide a path for boards to foster resilience against disruption and help drive sustained impact. To explore these principles in detail and understand their practical application, access the resources below.
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Explore the full report and short guide to discover how your board can lead through complexity and help drive sustainable growth.
Download the summary and the Board Reflection and Management Oversight Questions
Rebekah Cheney
