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Litigation Surge Reflects Evolving Climate Duties

Chris Hall

Noting that the number of court cases being brought against companies on climate-related grounds has recently topped 2,000, the report says some plaintiffs are seeking to recover the costs of climate change itself, or the expense caused by having to adapt to it. Resort to the courts. Vital role of non-execs.

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How do we finally get beyond tracking GPD and measure 'inclusive wealth' instead?

Corporate Knights

Yes, growth has brought prosperity and untold riches, but it has had significant negative side effects for the planet, including climate change, pollution and species extinction. Inclusive wealth is measured by both the World Bank and UN Environment Programme (Unep). As for Unep, it began measuring inclusive wealth in 2012.

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