Tracker Group

The Tracker Group Ltd is a UK based, not for profit financial think-tank aimed at enabling a Paris aligned, nature positive global economy by aligning capital market actions with planetary boundaries. The Group is comprised of two award winning research teams: Carbon Tracker and Planet Tracker.

Carbon Trackeris a pioneer that has reshaped the way capital markets assess the risks and opportunities of the energy transition. Renowned for igniting a global movement around the concept of "unburnable carbon," Carbon Tracker has brought unprecedented clarity to the financial implications of climate risk. Its groundbreaking analysis and thought leadership introduced and cemented critical terms such as “carbon bubble”, “stranded assets” and “asset retirement obligations” into the core language of both the financial and environmental communities.

Planet Tracker is a pioneer in exposing greenwashing risks and driving systemic change for nature through the financial system. With a mission to confront the sustainability crises embedded in global supply chains and production systems, Planet Tracker delivers cutting-edge research that uncovers the often-hidden financial risks of unsustainable practices. Its rigorous analysis enables investors to integrate the true value of sustainability, and the mounting costs of inaction, into financial decision-making. By revealing where environmental claims lack substance, Planet Tracker equips financial institutions with the evidence needed to hold corporate executives and boards accountable, empowering more effective shareholder engagement and accelerating the transition to a genuinely sustainable economy.

Since 2023, Carbon Tracker and Planet Tracker have been combined into one corporate entity, overseen by one board. The group has two subsidiaries – a UK trading entity housing commercial activities, and a US entity enabling fundraising and publication of research in North America.

Funding is primarily via philanthropic donations from European and US endowments and families, with a small but growing percentage from consulting and financial institutions.

Both research teams work collaboratively with other environmental NGOs (such as ACCR, ShareAction and Client Earth) to support one another’s campaigns and amplify their messages to the financial markets.

Role overview

The Board is the governance body for Tracker Group, serving as stewards of the organisation’s resources and is ultimately responsible for our strategy, operations, adherence to legal and regulatory responsibilities and financial management.

The Board Chair is responsible for working closely with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to provide governance, leadership and direction in line with the Group’s mission, strategy and objectives.

Direct Reports

CEO
Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee
All other Non-Executive Directors

Term of Office

3 years renewable for a second term

Time Commitment

2/3 days per month

Remuneration

Unremunerated but reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed.

The Chair leads the Board of Non-Executive Directors and works closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Senior Management Team to achieve its goals. The Chair is responsible for key areas, including:

Ensuring that the Board operates effectively by focusing on high-level priorities, setting the strategic direction and objectives and the review of progress toward them, that are supportive of Tracker Group’s mission and values.
To provide the Board, the Board Committees and individual directors with leadership to assist them to carry out their duties and responsibilities effectively and efficiently, and independently from the secretariat;
Maintaining high standards of governance and risk management by fostering responsible decision-making by the Board, the Board committees and individual directors
Ensuring that the Board is diverse and ensure full utilisation of directors’ skills and experience to deliver Tracker Group’s aims
Ensuring that the Board and organisation is accountable and transparent in its activities
Maintaining compliance with relevant company legislation
Oversight of any sub-committees including Audit and Risk, Remuneration, DEI and Nominations.
Ensure that Board Members are high performing and effective with responsibility for the regular review of individual and Board performance
Appointment and line management of the Chief Executive Officer, working in partnership with them to achieve the organisational aims and objectives
To provide support and guidance on operations where possible

Finance

Ensuring, with the support of the Audit and Risk Committee Chair, sound and prudent financial oversight including the review and approval of the annual budget
To provide oversight and guidance to ensure high standards of financial management

Advocacy and Fundraising

Using personal and professional networks to support the CEO, SMT and Fundraising
team with access to potential donors and supporters.

Lead Board Meetings

Lead on all aspects of meeting management including encouraging discussion at meetings, summarising key points and ensuring decisions are made and implemented (with administrative support from the organisation).

Person Specification

Demonstrate commitment to Tracker Group’s mission and values, be able to articulate and act on them to drive systemic change and investor action
Share the energy and drive of the organisation and be committed to their role as Chair
Proven track record of being a strategic, dynamic and innovative thinker; driving policy, social or environmental changes
Not for profit experience either through an executive or previous Trustee/Director role, especially experience in governance reform
Knowledge of fundraising in the context of trusts and foundations
Pragmatic and solution orientated
Be able to gain respect and support from our key stakeholders
Experience of building relationships with senior stakeholders
Understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of directorship
Good communication and leadership skills
Legal background (an advantage)

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