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

Abstract

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.

Citation

Cummins, T., Hamid, R., Reeves, E., Karalis, T. and Harnett, M. (2021), "ESG litigation – how companies can get ready, respond and resolve claims", Journal of Investment Compliance, Vol. 22 No. 5, pp. 385-398. https://doi.org/10.1108/JOIC-07-2021-0032