Litigation & class actions

From government employees and pensioners suing state pension funds to funds themselves litigating against policymakers, there are several ways cases could be brought to state courts.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: European banks set to face more climate litigation; IDX-listed firms ramp up efforts on ESG.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: Australian treasurer calls for more green finance; Luxembourg regulator requests SFDR disclosures.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: Finnish fund Varma to target intermediaries over fossil fuel financing; ClientEarth drops case against central bank.

German firms reject allegations of misleading consumers over sustainability and impact.

Legal case brought against German auto manufacturer by pension funds could open the door to more shareholder proposals in Europe.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: ClientEarth goes after Glencore, sustainability-linked sovereign debt hub launched.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: China tightens rules for green bond issuance; ACCR expands 'greenwashing' lawsuit against Santos.

Legal representatives for HESTA members also suggest fund may have misled beneficiaries over climate efforts and hint at legal action.

UK Centre for Greening Finance and Investment and the Oxford Sustainable Law Programme set to launch workstream in the autumn.