How to understand ESG civil litigation risk

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Practice notes

How to understand ESG civil litigation risk

Copyright © 2025 LexisNexis

Published by a LexisNexis Dispute Resolution expert

Practice notes
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This ‘how to’ guide on understanding the civil litigation risk of ESG (environmental, social, and governance) considers and summarises the following:

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    what is ESG?

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    what is ESG civil litigation risk?

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    who might bring a civil ESG litigation claim?

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    who is at risk of a civil ESG litigation claim?

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    ESG and the role of lawyers

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    where can further guidance and assistance be found?

You may also wish to read this guidance alongside Practice Note: ESG for in-house lawyers—the basics.

The Law Society has produced guidance, applicable to both in-house and private practice solicitors, to assist solicitors providing advice to companies on climate risk governance and greenwashing risks—see: LNB News 25/10/2023 51—Law Society publishes guide to climate risk governance and greenwashing risks and further below.

For key News Analyses as to the general trends and growth in this area, see, eg:

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    Climate Disputes—ricocheting in the supply chain—why climate change has caused a surge in contract disputes (December 2023)

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    The top seven global ESG litigation trends in 2023 (December 2023)

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    ESG

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