Litigation
News & analysis
April 2, 2026
Businesses warned of snowballing legal risks related to ‘forever chemicals’
Research comes as food firms found to have gone backwards on pesticides, and GRI releases draft standards on pollution
March 27, 2026
New centre will use due diligence laws to hold firms accountable for supply chain abuses
Body to provide resources and guidance to workers, and combat 'an overreliance on social audits' among companies
March 22, 2026
The REP Wrap: DP World launches carbon inset programme
Your weekly summary of corporate sustainability news.
March 1, 2026
Keep good records and stay on top of terminology: lessons from the Santos ruling
Lawyer Paul Schoff reflects on one of Australia's biggest greenwashing cases, as the Court explains its reasoning
February 16, 2026
US clampdown on sustainability alliances spreads to plastics
State officials warn nearly 80 companies that participating in anti-pollution initiatives could prompt legal action
February 9, 2026
NGO that just forced Shein to drop net-zero claims is coming for other firms
DUH campaign adds to greenwashing scrutiny that also includes case brought by Procter & Gamble and guidance from Dutch regulator
January 24, 2026
What do enforcement bodies, lawyers and companies think about missed climate targets?
Paul Verney talks to firms that have revised their goals, consumer watchdogs and legal experts about what to do with unachievable commitments
January 23, 2026
UK competition authority warns firms not to rely on suppliers’ green assurances
CMA publishes guidance telling companies to reconsider trading with those unable or unwilling to verify claims.