Legal
Why net zero policymakers need global solutions
The final part of NZI’s Putting a Price on Pollution series looks at how globalisation and inequality complicate ambitious policies
‘Sustainability law firm’ shows focus on UN SDGs in first impact report
Hong Kong-based law firm Ben McQuhae has revealed details about recently accepted mandates.
UK regulator faces legal action over energy firm’s climate risk disclosures
Environmental law firm ClientEarth is suing the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority over alleged lapses in climate disclosures in the prospectus of energy company Ithaca.
Shell facing legal action over oil and gas operations
ClientEarth launches case against Shell directors for ‘failing to move away from fossil fuels fast enough’.
BlackRock retains 7% stake in German firm suing Netherlands over coal phase out
Threat of legal action under Energy Charter Treaty has ‘knock-on effect on the ability of investors to meet their net-zero goals’.
UK government’s Net Zero Strategy ruled unlawful
The high court has ruled that the government’s Net Zero Strategy is unlawful and will have to be revised to show how targets to reduce emissions will be met.
Environmental groups to take KLM to court
Environmental group Fossielvrij NL, supported by ClientEarth and Reclame Fossielvrij, has...
UK government’s ‘inadequate’ net-zero strategy faces scrutiny in court hearing
Non-profit Client Earth’s lawsuit alleges policies fail to reduce emissions enough to meet legally binding carbon budgets, amounting to greenwashing.
Will Texas divestment law derail net-zero efforts?
Big oil state's divestment law targets ESG
Energy giants face liabilities from human rights violations linked to climate change
A landmark report in the Philippines draws specific links between corporate accountability, climate change and human rights violations. This serves as a warning for fossil fuel companies and investors.