Net zero transition: the rising threat of climate litigation

Legal action in the context of climate change, including climate litigation, new regulations, and emerging policy trends is a key risk for any Board. Those who oversee company policy and who may be unprepared for these changes expose themselves and their companies to significant financial, legal and reputational risks. Litigation focused on contributions to climate change continues to rise globally with claims relating to emission targets, greenwashing and transition costs. Activists’ moves to target corporates directly is already impacting companies’ reputation. And directors could start to find themselves in the firing line, not just from activists but from shareholders and others, with climate claims being made against fiduciaries for investment decisions, disclosures or climate risk management. As the corporate world increases its focus on the transition to net zero, managing litigation and regulatory risk must form a key part of any climate strategy.

In this webinar, part of our Adapt 25 programme, our panel of experts will explore the rise in climate litigation, advise risk managers of the types of risks faced by corporates and their D&Os and where the litigation threat is coming from, how the risk can be mitigated and what protection does D&O insurance cover provide.