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European Court: Climate Inaction Violates Human Rights

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On April 9, 2024, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (the “Court) handed down its unappealable judgment in a landmark climate case. Although directed at the Swiss government, the judgment extends to all...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Climate Change Litigation on the Rise

The recent decision of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in the matter Verein Klimaseniorinnen and others v. Switzerland has attracted significant media interest. The judges found that Switzerland had not fulfilled...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Cadwalader Climate - April 2024 #4

In this week’s edition, we discuss the European Parliament’s approval of a certification framework that is set to govern carbon removal activities, including the proper certification of carbon credits. Europe continues to...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Promoting Human Rights and Environmental Sustainability: Integrating Ethics into the Supply Chain

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Companies of all sizes are increasingly scrutinized on adherence with Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) metrics. In particular, manufacturers and customers at both ends of the supply chain are evaluated on metrics...more

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Growing Importance of Environmental, Social and Governance Provisions in Trade Agreements

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Environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) issues have always played a role in trade agreement negotiations. Now, climate change initiatives as well as racial and ethnic diversity movements such as the Black Lives Matter...more

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