ESG litigation – how companies can get ready, respond and resolve claims

T. Cummins, R. Hamid, Eleanor Reeves, Thomas Karalis, M. Harnett
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Purpose To highlight ESG litigation risks and present an overview of the present landscape of ESG disputes in Europe – with a particular focus on England – and globally. Design/methodology/approach This article provides an overview of ESG factors, how they impact on companies, and potential claims that can arise from ESG issues. It also provides recommendations on how companies can prepare for, respond to, and ultimately resolve ESG disputes. Findings The number of ESG cases that are being brought (and won) by claimants in various courts around the world is rapidly increasing. There is a need for companies to prepare for, respond to, and resolve ESG disputes that they may become party to. Practical implications Companies need to take notice of the growing trend of ESG disputes and claims being brought, and in particular prepare for, respond to, and resolve them. Originality/value Expert analysis and guidance from experienced dispute resolution and environmental lawyers.
ESG诉讼-公司如何准备、回应和解决索赔
目的强调ESG诉讼风险,并概述欧洲(特别关注英国)和全球ESG纠纷的现状。设计/方法/方法本文概述了ESG因素,它们如何影响公司,以及ESG问题可能产生的潜在索赔。它还就公司如何准备、应对并最终解决ESG争议提供了建议。在世界各地的不同法院,由原告提起(并胜诉)的ESG案件数量正在迅速增加。企业有必要为可能卷入的ESG纠纷做好准备、做出回应并解决这些纠纷。实际意义公司需要注意ESG纠纷和索赔日益增多的趋势,特别是要做好准备,应对和解决这些纠纷和索赔。原创性/价值经验丰富的争议解决和环境律师的专家分析和指导。
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