The threat of climate change litigation continues to grow as the clamour for responsible action puts increasing pressure on businesses, organisations, and governments around the world. The demand for monitoring, reporting and filing of emissions is increasing at significant rates. The legal and commercial risks are substantial, not only for organisations, but also for Directors of companies. When it comes to dispute resolution, we see the full risk landscape from civil claims based in private nuisance, to follow-on actions under group litigation orders and class actions, and from multi-jurisdictional litigation to technology disputes and reputation management.
This page brings together CMS resources on climate related risks and disputes.
