Environmental law charity ClientEarth is joining legal action being taken against greenwash in adverts by a District of Colombia utility, Washington Gas.
Following the European Parliament’s approval, amendments to the EU Taxonomy approving the inclusion of nuclear and gas as sustainable investments will come into force in 2023. The debate rages on however, as inclusion could undercut the very point of the Taxonomy.
In a move reminiscent of the call for credibility in corporate transition plans, the High Court found the UK plan was unlawful because it didn’t explain how the government would achieve net zero. This is a further signal that legal action on climate change issues is gaining momentum.
