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Global trends in climate change litigation: 2022 snapshot
Climate change litigation continues to grow in importance year-on-year as a way of either advancing or delaying effective action on climate change. In 2022, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) recognised the role of litigation in affecting “the outcome and ambition of climate governance”. The latest edition of the Grantham Research Institute annual report […]
Read moreClimate Change Litigation: What Board Directors Need to Know
Climate change litigation is increasing, both in terms of the number of cases being brought and the routes which claimants are taking. Claims against governments can affect the policy and operating environment for companies, or result in delays or rejection of regulatory approvals. Litigation against companies is increasing, and claims are now being brought against […]
Read moreClimate Change Risk on the Boardroom Table
Renowned governance expert, Carol Hansell, has updated her widely read opinion on the responsibilities of directors in addressing climate change risk. Climate change and the risks it presents are undeniable. How should corporations and their boards address this risk? Are there standards and tools to support their work? Carol Hansell explores the answers to these […]
Read moreA New Dawn in Climate Disclosure: Comparing Canada’s proposed National Instrument 51-107 with proposed SEC rules and IFRS/ISSB standards
Policies on disclosure of climate-related risks and opportunities are rapidly developing in Canada and globally. The Canada Climate Law Initiative (CCLI) has produced this chart to allow policymakers, investors, and civil society organizations to compare proposals made by Canadian securities regulators in proposed National Instrument 51-107 Disclosure of Climate-related Matters, with the United States Securities […]
Read moreThe Chairperson’s Insights into Climate Action
The Chairperson’s Insights into Climate Action provides a summary of highlights from interviews with 16 members of the World Economic Forum’s Community of Chairpersons on the topic of climate action. It explores key issues and best practices for board members across strategy, risk and opportunity, stakeholders, board competence and operations in relation to climate. It provides answers […]
Read moreExposure Draft – IFRS S2 Climate-related Disclosures
The International Sustainability Standards Board issued an exposure draft on disclosure of information about its exposure to climate-related risks and opportunities.
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