Climate Change Disclosures: What Board Directors need to know
Climate-related disclosures are becoming increasingly more common. Several jurisdictions have begun to mandate them, while many others require them on a ‘comply or explain’ basis and have plans to start mandating them in the coming years. This briefing, produced by the Commonwealth Climate and Law Initiative (CCLI) and the Climate Governance Initiative, gives an overview […]
Climate 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 […]
Joint Submission on the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Climate change is a global emergency. To achieve the goal of limiting global average temperature increases to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels and achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the members of the G20 which between them make up 78 percent of global GHG emissions will need to increase their ambitions and investments by factors of […]
