This joint resource offers practical guidance for boards navigating climate transition planning, drawing on insights from directors and investors at the forefront of the net zero transition.
As the global shift to net zero reshapes how organisations create and sustain value, boards have an important role in positioning their organisations for long-term resilience and competitiveness.
A climate transition plan outlines how an organisation will respond to climate related risks and opportunities. This resource is designed to support directors to:
- Integrate climate transition planning into core business strategy
- Understand transition planning in the context of directors’ duties and compliance obligations
- Lead and oversee effective organisational responses to climate change
Developed by the AICD and the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI), the guide brings together insights from both the preparers and users of transition plans – directors and institutional investors – reflecting a shared interest in high-quality, credible approaches to transition planning that build market confidence.
The resource outlines the fundamental elements of effective board oversight, supported by Australian case studies, director questions and red flags.
Whether your organisation is in the early stages or refining existing strategies, the guide offers timely insights to strengthen climate governance in a shifting policy, regulatory and investment landscape.
A foreword by the Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP, Treasurer of Australia, underscores the national importance of credible transition planning and the shared role of business, government and investors in supporting a strong and stable net zero economy.
This guide forms part of the Climate Governance Initiative (CGI) Australia, which is hosted by the AICD.
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