ESG Litigation

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria are now central to corporate strategy, driven by investor, customer, and regulatory expectations. As ESG adoption accelerates, companies and their leadership face an evolving wave of litigation. Proactively addressing these risks is crucial to building a strong defense against potential legal challenges.

ESG litigation encompasses both new and pre-existing risks. Companies are under growing scrutiny regarding sustainability, climate impact, and compliance with emerging regulations on carbon emissions, product communication, and financial reporting. Legal actions are increasingly targeting corporate responsibility in areas such as sustainability claims, supply chain practices, and transnational torts. Greenwashing, once a reputational risk, is now a legal concern as regulatory enforcement intensifies.

Litigation arises from diverse sources, including NGOs seeking legal action to drive policy changes, consumer class actions, and growing investor/shareholder claims.

LawLex specializes in helping businesses navigate ESG litigation risks, offering tailored strategies to mitigate exposure and defend against disputes.

Our expertise includes:

• Climate change & environmental litigation
• Legal challenges related to impact washing and climate strategies
• Disputes over carbon offsetting and emissions trading
• Corporate liability for pollution and environmental damage
• Greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity-related claims
• Corporate ESG litigation, including director and officer liability
• Compliance with ESG reporting obligations
• ESG shareholder activism and human rights litigation
• Supply chain and transnational liability claims

By identifying risks early and implementing robust legal strategies, we help clients stay ahead in the rapidly evolving ESG landscape.