Corporate Law and Climate Change: Theory, Risk, Governance (Routledge Research in Corporate Law)

Synopsis

This book provides an analysis of the impact of the climate crisis on corporate law and theory in the coming decades as the world seeks to meet the target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050.Net zero targets are a particular challenge for an economy such as Australia which has a historical reliance on fossil fuels, and powerful interests arguing for the continued use of coal and gas. The book examines four recent corporate case studies in Australia. The first two follow the Adani group of companies and coal in Queensland and Rio Tinto and the destruction of ancient rock shelters in the midst of iron ore mining in WA. The book then covers the pension fund member Mark McVeigh, issuing proceedings against REST super in relation to long-run investment decisions and the need to take into account climate risk. Finally, it discusses Sharma, a representative action taken by school children against the Federal government in relation to expansion plans in relation to fossil fuels allegingbreach of the duty of care. These case studies highlight some of the key trends and challenges in the intersection between corporate activity and the need to account for climate risk and adaptation, with Australia as a G20 economy having much to contribute to the global debate.The book will be of interest to students and researchers in the field of climate and environmental law, as well as corporate law and theory.

Copyright:

2025

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Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9781040126097

Related ISBNs:

9781032204772, 9781003263746, 9781040126073

Publisher:

Taylor & Francis

Date of Addition:

08/26/24

Copyrighted By:

Andrew Clarke

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

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No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Outdoors and Nature, Business and Finance, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics

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