ESG
Net zero has rapidly moved from a climate buzzword to a board-level governance issue that can shape a company’ s long-term licence to operate. As regulators tighten disclosure rules and investors scrutinise transition plans, net zero governance is becoming the framework that determines whether climate ambition translates into credible, accountable action. For sustainability leaders, it is no longer enough to have a target; the question is how the business is governed to deliver it.
What is net zero governance? Net zero governance is the system of structures, processes and controls that ensures an organisation’ s net zero commitments are realistic, integrated into strategy and transparently delivered over time. It connects climate goals to decision-making across the board, executive leadership and the wider organisation, rather than treating net zero as a separate sustainability project. In practice, that means clear accountability, robust oversight and strong data foundations underpinning every emissions-related decision.
154 June 2026