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Navigating ESG and Climate Headwinds - Strategic Narratives for Financial Sector Boards

Navigating ESG and Climate Headwinds - Strategic Narratives for Financial Sector Boards

Year Published

2025

Contributing Organizations

Chapter Zero
Climate Governance Initiative (CGI)

Type of Resource

Guidance

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic
Climate & Transition Finance
Topic 2
Introduction to Climate Change

Target Audience

Asset Owners
Banks
Asset Managers
Financial Services Providers
Insurers

Relevant Geography

Global
Navigating ESG and Climate Headwinds - Strategic Narratives for Financial Sector Boards

Resource Description

This resource is a practical guide for financial sector non-executive directors (NEDs) to strengthen board-level leadership and communication on climate and ESG. It provides tools to navigate increasing political and regulatory uncertainty with clarity and confidence.

Why This Matters

As climate agendas face barriers, strong board governance is critical. This guide equips financial sector NEDs to align climate priorities with business strategy and maintain stakeholder trust.

Key Insights

  • Emphasizes the growing importance of strategic narrative alongside climate data in board decision-making
  • Offers guidance for NEDs to steer climate strategy under shifting regulatory and political conditions
  • Recommends ways to communicate a business-focused, risk-aware approach to ESG
  • Highlights the role of board leadership in sustaining climate momentum during uncertainty

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