Institute of Directors

Carbon reporting is no longer just an issue for large organisations.

Regulatory requirements, customer expectations and investor scrutiny are increasingly shaping businesses of every size. Join us for this practical webinar, The Carbon Reporting Landscape: A Briefing for Senior Leaders, where we'll explore:

• What current and emerging carbon reporting requirements mean for your organisation
• How client and investor expectations are evolving
• Practical steps to build a credible, proportionate approach to carbon reporting
• How to avoid reputational risk while strengthening your business strategy

Whether you're already reporting or just starting to navigate the landscape, this session will help you understand what matters now and how to prepare for what's next.

📅 22 September | 🕚 11:00–12:00 | Online

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Reaching the boardroom is only the beginning. Sustained success requires more than presence alone - it calls for clarity, adaptability and the confidence to lead through uncertainty. The best teams don’t just think differently, they decide differently. And they challenge each other more than they agree.

In this latest edition of Director magazine, we explore how boardroom leaders can operate at their best, and why making the case for change is so often central to progress 📈.

We also look at the pros and cons of AI at work, the growing challenge of AI-driven intellectual property infringement, and why three millennial businesswomen consider purpose to matter as much as profit. Plus, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader and Treasury spokeswoman Daisy Cooper explains why she would abolish the department in a bid to boost growth 💼.

Read the latest issue here 👉 https://okt.to/6uEaSU

Director Magazine Summer 2026: View our summer issue in full Our Summer edition is here, featuring Rebecca Burn-Callander on the groupthink trap, Katie Jacobs on how to build a hive mind, Stefan Stern on bots in the boardroom, Julianne Ponan on intrinsic motivation, and Matt Packer on the march of the copycats.

Are you an ambitious future leader? 🚀

The IoD’s new Emerging Leaders Programme could be your pathway to top-level leadership.

Designed for professionals with boardroom ambitions, this programme will help you:
💭 Strengthen your strategic thinking
💡 Build leadership confidence
🏢Prepare for greater organisational responsibility

Built on recognised leadership principles, the programme supports senior professionals in transitioning confidently into more strategic roles.

Ready to step into the boardroom?

Book your place today. 👉 https://okt.to/VwGfMj

Ten years on from the Brexit referendum, one thing is clear: UK businesses have shown remarkable resilience in the face of unprecedented change.

From navigating new trading arrangements and regulatory frameworks to adapting supply chains and exploring new markets, directors have spent the last decade responding to a constantly evolving landscape.

In this analysis, Emma Rowland reflects on the lessons learned, the opportunities seized, and the challenges that remain for businesses trading in a post-Brexit environment. She also considers what policymakers can do next to support growth, competitiveness and international trade.

As the UK continues to redefine its place in the global economy, business leaders need clarity, stability and a long-term strategy that enables investment and innovation.

Read more: https://okt.to/EFxzyI