The global rise in the sustainability agenda in the last few
years has provided companies with both opportunities and threats.
One ever-present threat is that of climate change litigation.
One thing is certain: when a particular argument is successfully
raised in a court in one jurisdiction, expect copycat claims to be
made in many other jurisdictions using the same argument. So
tracking cases in your local jurisdiction is not enough - you need
to be tracking cases globally.
My talented colleagues, Elisa de Wit and Holly Stebbing, have
published their latest global updater on this topic to help you do
just that (link below).
Businesses should be aware of the risks posed by climate
litigation, including the reputational risk with the increasing
focus on this area, and attempts to broaden liability, such as
actions seeking to hold directors personally responsible. An
awareness of the types of actions being brought and their outcomes
can help businesses take
