Board Leadership for Growth and Resilience 2026

Build a culture where climate governance principles are embedded into the very DNA of the organization, integrated into every operation and decision, just as workplace health and safety has become a non- negotiable standard. Anne Drinkwater, Deputy Chair, EquinorCulture The board shapes culture through purpose and values that enable curiosity, challenge and foresight. It signals that climate and nature are central to strategy, resilience and long-term value creation.Foundation 3 Demonstrate curiosity, respect and constructive challenge in boardroom dialogue Encourage a governance mindset, equipped to navigate complexity, ambiguity and long timeframes, that supports decision-making in the context of competing pressures and systemic change Enforce expectations that long-term resilience and value creation guide all decisions Use board evaluation, education and succession planning to strengthen culture over time Use incentives, KPIs and performance reviews to reinforce desired behaviours and values Intervene decisively when behaviours undermine transparency, accountability or open debate Reinforce that boardroom culture sets the tone for the organization, shaping talent and embedding values at every level Role of the board Boards that lead through culture shape the quality of boardroom dialogue, set the tone for how climate and nature are integrated into strategy and decisions, and inspire innovation that drives sustainable, long-term performance. Boards can: STAK EH O LD E R COLLABORATION SK ILLS A ND KNOWLEDGE CULTUREFOUNDATIONS GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR CLIMATE AND NATURE GOVERNANCE STRATEGY OVERSIGHT AND RESPONSIBILITY RISK AND OPPORTUNITYDISCLOSURE AND TRANSPARENCY 13 Board Leadership for Growth and Resilience