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We put pressure on banks to take their investments out of fossil fuels
We have pressured banks around the world to recognise that funding climate-destroying businesses risks breaching their obligations, including those to respect human rights.
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Companies need to report climate risks
Most companies are not reporting their exposure to climate risk adequately. But this means investors are not being given accurate information about all the risks to the business. We work with regulators and businesses to increase reporting so that investors can be aware before they invest in funds that contribute to damaging the planet.
How is finance linked to climate change?
We must change the financial systems that underpin our global economy if we are to truly tackle the climate emergency.
We’re using the law to shift the flow of finance so it is a force for good instead of locking in environmental damage.
We’re taking action against a Saudi oil firm over climate and human rights
2021
is the cut-off date for funding for fossil fuel projects by the European Investment Bank – a landmark decision that came after we pressured the bank to ensure its funding aligned with the Paris Agreement
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major companies – Deloitte and Aon Hewitt – have produced climate change guides citing our work as a key driver for action
26 March 2025
We're taking action against investment company BlackRock for greenwashing
24 January 2024
Our groundbreaking case against Shell’s Board of Directors comes to an end
24 October 2023
How can the law fight climate change?
29 November 2022
We’re withdrawing our case against the Belgian National Bank
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