Could company executives really be sued for causing climate change?

Jessica Shankleman
clock

NGOs ask fossil fuel majors to clarify who would pay if they face legal action for emitting greenhouse gases

Chief executives from some of the world's largest fossil fuel majors and insurance companies have come under pressure to explain whether they would be liable should they face legal action for contributing...

To continue reading this article...

Join BusinessGreen

In just a few clicks you can start your free BusinessGreen Lite membership for 12 months, providing you access to:

  • Three complimentary articles per month covering the latest real-time news, analysis, and opinion from Europe’s leading source of information on the Green economy and business
  • Receive important and breaking news stories via our daily news alert
  • Our weekly newsletter with the best of the week’s green business news and analysis

Join now

 

Already a BusinessGreen member?

Login

More on Risk

Oil prices dip as markets respond to US attack on Venezuela

Oil prices dip as markets respond to US attack on Venezuela

Analysts weigh potential impact on global oil glut, as President Trump signals US will 'run' Venezuela and exploit country's oil reserves

James Murray
clock 05 January 2026 • 5 min read
'These disasters are not 'natural'': Heatwaves, wildfires, droughts, and storms cost more than $120bn in 2025

'These disasters are not 'natural'': Heatwaves, wildfires, droughts, and storms cost more than $120bn in 2025

New report identifies the 10 most expensive and impactful climate disasters of the past year

Stuart Stone
clock 02 January 2026 • 4 min read
North Yorkshire Council urged to delay Burniston fracking decision

North Yorkshire Council urged to delay Burniston fracking decision

Friends of the Earth urges council to wait until draft changes to national planning policy are finalised before deciding whether to give go-ahead to controversial fracking project

clock 23 December 2025 • 5 min read