Climate & Biodiversity Module: Strategic Implementation Guide to Achieve Net Zero

Learn how to implement effective transition strategies for business in the face of climate change and nature loss.

In this module, you will:

Learn common pitfalls to avoid, such as limiting scenario analyses to slight variations of a future pathway, neglecting broader implications for biodiversity and natural systems.
Understand the essence of the circular economy and its integrality in securing a low-carbon, biodiversity-friendly economy.
Examine the often overlooked trade-offs in implementing effective climate transition strategies, including impacts on biodiversity and natural habitats.
Consider approaches to ensure all employees and suppliers are competent in both climate change and biodiversity conservation.
Identify the most effective and credible mitigation, adaptation, and drawdown approaches, considering their potential impact on biodiversity.
Gain an overview of nature-based solutions and carbon offsets, as well as how to ensure their success and contribution to biodiversity enhancement.
Learn how to formulate meaningful net-zero goals, targets, and strategies that also contribute to biodiversity conservation and restoration.
Examine oversight, accountability, and the role of the board committees in integrating climate change and biodiversity concerns.
Gain a Competent Boards Micro-Credential!

1. What to Expect From This Module
2. Formulating Meaningful Net Zero and Nature Positive Goals
3. Nature-Based Solutions and Carbon Offsetting in Focus: How to Get It Right
4. Successfully Partnering with Competitors, Suppliers, and External Organisations
5. Common Business Dilemmas and Trade-offs Associated with Climate Action and Environmental Stewardship
6. Creating Climate and Nature-Competent Boardrooms and Stakeholders
7. Leader Insights: Curtis Ravenel (Senior Advisor to the Co-Chair & Vice Chair, Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero)
8. Leader Insights: Jacob Sterling (Senior Director, Head of Decarbonisation Innovation & Business Development, A.P. Moller-Maersk)
9. Leader Insights: Annette Stube (EVP, Stora Enso; Board Member, Fortum)
10. Leader Insights: William McDonough (Chief Executive, McDonough Innovation)
1. Optional Leader Insights: Wolfgang Ziebart (Industrial Professor, Warwick University; Deputy Chairman, Webasto AG; Chairman, Nordex SE; Board Member, Veoneer Inc.)
2. Optional Leader Insights: Charmian Love (Co-Founder & Activist in Residence at B Lab UK; Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford)
1. Knowledge Check
2. Course Completion Survey
3. Congratulations on Completing the Module!