Big Questions

Is competition law stifling a move to a green future?

May 23, 2022 David Foster, Claire Thornhill Season 1 Episode 1
Big Questions
Is competition law stifling a move to a green future?
Show Notes

We are facing some of our biggest sustainability challenges yet. Carbon reduction commitments have been set, governments have put in place national targets and policymakers are ready and waiting to make crucial interventions. 

Where does competition law fit into all of this? 

When it comes to solving issues surrounding the climate crisis, collaboration is a term used frequently but does collaboration create an anti-competitive environment that puts consumers at risk? 

David Foster, Director in Frontier’s competition practice and Claire Thornhill, Associate Director in Frontier’s energy practice are used to finding solutions to unlock a greener future. Journalist, Tom Idle, speaks to David and Claire to gather some of their thoughts and insights on the big questions relating to the role of competition in a sustainable future.