Climate change and sustainability developments present great opportunities but also manifest as a complex myriad of global legal, financial and reputational risks for companies, governments, directors and officers and other professionals operating in all sectors globally.

Climate change and sustainability disputes risk is now part of the corporate reality.

 

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Wrong place at the wrong time: greenhouse gas emissions contribute to coal mine refusal

Greenhouse gas emissions contribute to coal mine refusal

In an Australian first, development consent for new coal mine refused.

Climate change litigation: is your business prepared?

We draw on relevant case summaries and highlighting key trends, developments and lessons in relation to climate change litigation.

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    State for clarity: Investor – State arbitration in Africa

    High levels of political and economic instability in some African countries can often give rise to disputes between investors and the state when it comes to the development and operation of energy, mining and infrastructure projects across the continent.

    Global | Video | January 04, 2024
    The Canada cap: Canada to cap oil and gas emissions starting in 2026

    The Canada cap: Canada to cap oil and gas emissions starting in 2026

    On December 7, during COP 28, the Government of Canada announced plans to cap oil and gas emissions.

    Canada | Publication | December 18, 2023
    Beyond COP28

    Beyond COP28: Our insights

    The 28th Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP28) took place on November 30 - December 12 in Dubai.

    Global | Publication | December 18, 2023
    The right to appeal environmental compliance assessment reports: R (Suez Recycling and Recovery UK Ltd) v. Environment Agency

    The right to appeal environmental compliance assessment reports: R (Suez Recycling and Recovery UK Ltd) v. Environment Agency

    On 28 November 2023, the High Court ruled in R (Suez Recycling and Recovery UK Ltd) v Environment Agency (the Claim) that the Environment Agency (the EA) had made a material error of law in considering, and denying, a right of appeal against adverse Compliance Assessment Reports (CARs) issued by the EA to Suez Recycling and Recovery Limited (Suez) in 2020.

    United Kingdom | Publication | December 06, 2023

    Managing ESG disputes risks in Africa

    ESG-related disputes are rising all around the world, and Africa is no exception. Although one of the most well-known risks relates to greenwashing - where a company is alleged to have overstated their ESG credentials - there are many other ways in which companies, particularly investors in Africa, may face potential ESG litigation risks.

    Global | Video | December 06, 2023
    COP28 off to a strong start on loss and damage

    COP28 off to a strong start on loss and damage

    The first day of COP28 saw tangible steps taken to reduce the economic burden on developing countries affected by the impact of climate change.

    Global | Publication | December 05, 2023
    Day 5 :What’s happened so far at COP28 UAE?

    Day 5 :What’s happened so far at COP28 UAE?

    We are halfway through the UNFCCC COP28 in Dubai with 50,000 delegates present, including 15,000 NGOs and almost 1,300 media organizations.

    Global | Publication | December 05, 2023

    COP28: What to expect?

    As the curtain rises on global climate summit in Dubai, Global Head of Energy, Anne Lapierre and Global Head of Carbon, Elisa de Wit discuss what can be expected from COP28.

    Global | Video | November 30, 2023
    Aspirations for COP28: An Australian perspective

    Aspirations for COP28: An Australian perspective

    This week the 28th climate change summit, the Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) convenes in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

    Global | Publication | November 30, 2023

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