In this episode we discuss the steady stream of challenges to project approvals and novel actions with respect to government climate policies. In particular we explore several recent key cases that are likely to have a significant impact on climate litigation risk for governments.

Speakers: Mark Smyth, Partner and Soraya Pradhan, Solicitor

In this episode we cover managing risks in relation to climate disclosures and target-setting. In particular we discuss greenwashing, recent significant claims and what companies can do to manage litigation risk.

Speakers: Mark Smyth, Partner and Georgia Roy, Solicitor.

In this episode we explain the differences between Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions and different challenges within each category.

Speakers: Jannis Bille, Associate and Tihomir Svilanovic, Trainee Solicitor

In this episode Mel Debenham breaks down climate change in environmental impact assessment. She covers where environmental impact assessment obligations arise, what kind of considerations are relevant to climate change, and the lexicon and concepts that might be relevant during assessment.  Finally, Mel explains what regulatory outcomes and what sort of conditions and implementation requirements we are seeing.

In this episode we will explain the meaning of certain terms used in relation to climate commitments. In particular, we highlight the differences between climate neutral and carbon neutral, net-zero emissions and net-zero carbon emissions, as well as absolute zero.

Speakers: Jannis Bille, Associate and Zoe Asher, Trainee Solicitor

In this episode Ben Rubinstein will talk about greenwashing. He is breaking down what it is, why greenwashing is a big deal and outline some practical tips of how to avoid engaging in greenwashing.

Speaker: Ben Rubinstein, Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills, New York