Growing ‘Greenlash’ Fuels Fears for Europe’s Environmental Ambitions August 11, 2023 By Sarah Marsh, Kate Abnett and Gloria Dickie A growing ‘greenlash’ against Europe’s environmental agenda has not so far derailed its decarbonization plans, but looming elections could put...
More ESG Lawsuits on the Horizon as Investors Jump on UK Law August 8, 2023 By Natasha White Investors are becoming more emboldened to file legal challenges against companies for their net zero claims, approaches to governance and...
Ratings Firms Struggle With Climate Risk in $133 Trillion Market August 3, 2023 By Gautam Naik With 46 straight days of 100-degree heat and coastal waters approaching hot-tub temperatures, Miami can seem like a clear example...
EU Companies Get New ESG Rules Aimed at Addressing Climate Risks July 31, 2023 By Frances Schwartzkopff Tens of thousands of companies operating in Europe face new requirements to report their operations’ ESG impacts as the European...
UK Court Dismisses Climate Case Against Shell in Blow for Activists July 25, 2023 By Sam Tobin Environmental law charity ClientEarth’s unsuccessful attempt to sue Shell over its climate strategy shows the difficulties in bringing activist shareholder...
UN Climate Alliance Scraps Emissions Rules for Insurers After Exodus July 6, 2023 By Tommy Wilkes The Net-Zero Insurance Alliance (NZIA) has ditched all requirements for members to set or publish greenhouse gas emission-reduction targets, the...
Insurers Look to Loosen UN Climate Alliance Rules After Member Exodus: Sources July 5, 2023 By Tommy Wilkes The remaining insurers in a United Nations-backed coalition aimed at tackling climate change are poised to loosen the alliance’s membership...
‘Climate Washing’ Lawsuits Jump as More Activists Challenge Corporate Claims: Report June 29, 2023 By Tommy Wilkes “Climate washing” litigation has risen sharply in the last two years as environmental groups and governments grow frustrated with corporate...
Anti-ESG Movement in U.S. Feeds Anxiety Among UK Investors June 28, 2023 By Frances Schwartzkopff Investors in the UK are starting to worry that the anti-ESG movement may spread from the US and get a...
New G20-Backed Global Rules Aim to Clamp Down on Corporate Greenwashing June 26, 2023 By Huw Jones and Simon Jessop Companies will face more pressure to disclose how climate change affects their business under a new set of G20-backed global...