Our Workstreams

This workstream positions Chapter Zero Southern Africa at the forefront of the evolving regulatory and standards landscape. It monitors, interprets, and translates global sustainability governance developments into actionable intelligence for board directors operating in the SADC region.

• Regular regulatory briefings on ISSB, TCFD, and TNFD developments
• Position papers on ESG disclosure standards for Southern African boards
• Active engagement with JSE and national policy bodies
• Board-ready summaries on compliance obligations and expectations

This workstream ensures that every interaction a member has with Chapter Zero Southern Africa — from onboarding to ongoing engagement — reflects the quality and purpose of the organisation. It drives the systems, communications, and experiences that keep members informed, active, and connected.

• A robust digital platform for member access and engagement
• Targeted communications that deliver relevant, timely content
• Continuously improving member journey and experience design
• Data-driven insights on member participation and satisfaction

This workstream manages Chapter Zero Southern Africa's position within the broader global Chapter Zero movement and Climate Governance Initiative (CGI). It ensures that members benefit from international intelligence while contributing the Southern African perspective to global conversations.

• Active participation in the global Chapter Zero leadership network
• Timely sharing of international climate governance developments
• Collaborative initiatives with regional SADC chapters
• Southern African representation at global forums and events

This workstream drives the relationships and partnerships that expand Chapter Zero Southern Africa's reach and influence. It targets organisations, institutions, and executives who can accelerate the climate governance mandate — building a coalition of committed business leaders across the private and public sectors.

• Corporate membership programme for leading organisations
• High-level leadership forums convening board chairs and CEOs
• Formal partnerships with universities, professional bodies, and regulators
• Increased visibility of climate governance on executive agendas

This workstream is responsible for the intellectual and educational output of Chapter Zero Southern Africa. It designs and delivers learning experiences — from CPD-accredited programmes to expert-led briefings — that build lasting climate governance capability at board and executive level.

• CPD-accredited climate governance training programmes
• Monthly learning events and expert webinars
• A curated library of reports, toolkits, and insights
• Bespoke corporate learning journeys for governing body teams