Briefings

Climate change and nature loss are altering business landscapes across supply chains, infrastructure, consumer behaviour, and regulation. They require the attention of boards not because of external pressure alone, but because they shape long-term resilience, competitiveness and corporate value.

In this briefing, the Commonwealth Climate and Law Initiative outline the key findings of the March 2024 legal opinion - ‘Nature-related risks and directors’ duties under the law of England and Wales’, and actions directors can take.