Become a member of
Chapter Zero Kazakhstan
Advancing climate change
and ESG strategies
in the Boards
Professional
education
Application of efficient advanced environmentally friendly methods and technologies
How to become
part of the initiative?
We welcome non-executive directors and corporate leaders who are keen to address climate change as a strategic business issue. A community offering support and knowledge awaits you.
Membership of Chapter Zero Kazakhstan will be useful for both those new to climate change and business issues and seasoned experts.
Corporate Membership
Individual Membership
Membership Fee: 3,000,000 KZT/yr
Membership Fee: 50,000 KZT/yr or 120,000 KZT/3 yr.
Our Corporate Membership offer is for:
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Board Chairs and Members of the Board of Directors
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Independent Non-Executive Directors (INEDs)
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Board Committees (Audit, Risk, Strategy, ESG)
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C-Suite Executives (CEO, CFO, CSO, CRO)
We welcome ESG departments as observers or technical participants, but they are not the target audience. Our focus is on the strategic, fiduciary, and regulatory responsibilities of the board.
Why Join?
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Legal Requirement: The Corporate Governance Code of Kazakhstan requires boards to approve and implement professional development programmes for each board member, overseen by the Corporate Secretary. This makes board training a legal obligation, not an option.
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Investor Expectations: Global institutional investors aligned with the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), representing over $128 trillion AUM, require strong ESG and climate governance at board level. The 2024 Global Institutional Investor Survey ($47 trillion AUM) confirms ESG competence is a decisive investment criterion.
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Market Momentum: The Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE), in partnership with IFC, is raising ESG disclosure standards, with 80+ listed companies already reporting ESG metrics. OECD guidance highlights ESG-integrated governance as essential for attracting quality investment.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:
Capacity Building: Climate, Nature & Sustainability Governance
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3 tailored board-level sessions/year on climate strategy, nature-related risks, and sustainable value creation.
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Strategic simulations on climate transition, nature-positive business models, and AI governance.
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Executive education with INSEAD, Geneva Institute, and Nazarbayev University.
Collaborative Platform: Strategic Peer Learning
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Annual Board Summit with EU, WEF, EBRD, and academia.
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Peer exchanges for NEDs, Committee Chairs, senior board leaders, and Corporate Secretaries.
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Curated expert speakers for internal board strategy retreats.
Research & Regulation: Board-Ready Strategic Intelligence
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Policy briefs and trackers on CBAM, ISSB, ETS reforms, and climate/nature regulation.
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Sector and jurisdiction risk outlooks with strategic implications.
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Opportunities to shape ESG policy via engagement with government and academia.
Membership conditions
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Open to current and aspiring board members, C-Suite executives, and senior leaders.
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Membership runs for 12 months from the date of payment; annual renewal required.
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Public recognition is opt-in.
Why Join?
Climate change is now a boardroom issue. Chapter Zero Kazakhstan is the country’s only platform equipping directors and senior leaders with the skills, tools, and networks to navigate climate risk, regulation, and opportunity.
By joining, you become part of a global network of over 30 Climate Governance Chapters worldwide, aligned with the World Economic Forum’s Principles for Effective Climate Governance – while gaining insights tailored to Kazakhstan’s business, policy, and market realities.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:
Boardroom Climate Readiness
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Participate in 6–8 exclusive events annually, including premium workshops, peer-learning dialogues, and boardroom simulations.
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Practical toolkits and guides adapted from WEF, TCFD, and ISSB frameworks to support board oversight of climate and ESG strategy.
Peer Exchange & Global Community
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Join a trusted network of peers for confidential exchange of boardroom challenges and solutions.
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Invitations to regional CGI webinars and global events, with insights from leading international board members and experts.
Knowledge & Insight
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Quarterly member briefings on Kazakhstan’s regulatory updates, CBAM, ETS, and investor expectations.
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Access to a curated resource library including transition planning templates and global case studies.
Board Readiness & Career Visibility
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Inclusion in a talent pool of climate-competent leaders for consideration in board and committee nominations. (Note: inclusion does not guarantee appointments; final decisions remain with companies and nomination committees.)
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Visibility opportunities through opt-in recognition on the Chapter Zero Kazakhstan website and selected communications
Recognition & Credibility
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Membership signals your commitment to responsible, future-ready leadership.
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Gain recognition locally and globally as a board member prepared to govern in a climate-conscious economy