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.
Risk Resources
Future Facing videos
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Risk Essentials: ESG litigation - recent trends and future developments
Advising the Board Reports
Bespoke training on the commercial risk issues that are important to you
ESG Risk
ESG Risk
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) related disclosures are one of the main means by which businesses communicate their ESG performance, strategy and impact to stakeholders.
Climate change risk
Climate change risk
The magnitude of climate change risks is so huge and diffuse that it is sometimes difficult to comprehend the responsibility and risks to a particular company.
Environmental law in CEE
Environmental law in CEE
Environmental law is firmly and undoubtedly a board-level issue and all businesses need to focus on how it impacts their activities.
