Climate litigation

German court cracks down on greenwashing

Thursday's ruling is the latest attempt by European regulators to crack down on greenwashing tactics as companies seek to woo the eco-conscious consumer.

Olivia Peluso

27 June 2024

CSO Futures Weekly

CSO Futures Weekly: Governments asked to step up, while some businesses push back

Courts and countries are backing biodiversity around the world, while the EU faces pressure from businesses on both sides as it smooths out its climate targets.

Olivia Peluso

27 June 2024

Climate litigation

Children win landmark Hawaii climate case

A group of young activists and children has won a constitutional case that will force a government department to curb transportation emissions in Hawaii.

Olivia Peluso

21 June 2024

Energy Transition

CSO Futures Weekly: Climate transition plans catch force

Corporate climate transition plans are on the rise, though overall, momentum in the energy transition, food-related sustainability, and governmental initiatives are lagging.

Olivia Peluso

20 June 2024

Climate litigation

ExxonMobil's shareholder lawsuit over climate proposal dismissed

Investors recently rejected all sustainability-related proposals at the company's AGM.

Melodie Michel

18 June 2024

Climate litigation

Climate groups drop lawsuits seeking stricter climate disclosures to support SEC against anti-ESG challenges

Sierra Club and NRDC will focus their resources on “advocating for improvements to climate-related financial disclosures” outside of court.

Melodie Michel

05 June 2024

Climate litigation

ExxonMobil lawsuit against activist shareholders greenlit amid growing investor outrage

Several other shareholders have come forward to protest the company’s legal action.

Melodie Michel

23 May 2024

Fossil fuels

Most fossil fuel companies have increased emissions since the Paris Agreement

"This research provides a crucial link in holding these energy giants to account on the consequences of their activities.”

Melodie Michel

04 April 2024

Operations & Finance

Shareholders drop climate proposal, but ExxonMobil forges ahead with lawsuit

ExxonMobil is looking to set a precedent that would limit the power of activist shareholders in pressuring management on climate issues.

Melodie Michel

05 February 2024

Oil & Gas

ExxonMobil sues activist shareholders to block climate resolution

The outcome of the lawsuit could set a powerful precedent in the world of corporate climate action.

Melodie Michel

22 January 2024