From the courtroom to the boardroom: how the law can drive sustainable finance

With climate litigation on the rise worldwide – legal risks are becoming financial risks. The financial system sits at the heart of the transition, and law is one of its most powerful levers. Why? Because it sets the boundaries of fair play. Because it can align the flow of finance with behaviours that will secure us a liveable future.

In this session, ClientEarth – a world leading environmental NGO – will show how they use the lifecycle of the law to unlock systemic change in finance: shaping policy, holding actors to account, and shifting capital towards sustainable outcomes. Their team of lawyers and experts will explore how legal advocacy and litigation are reshaping the landscape of climate accountability, exposing hidden risks, and providing investors with the tools they need to evaluate both financial and reputational exposure.

From tackling greenwashing to advancing due diligence obligations and subsidy reform, you’ll discover how the law can serve as both a safeguard and a catalyst in the transition, and what this means for investors, companies, and policymakers seeking to build a resilient, sustainable economy.

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