Reports & Papers 2021 Hutley opinion on directors duties and climate change 25 April 2021 The 2021 Hutley opinion emphasises that the bar for directors continues to rise amidst surging global action on climate, and highlights legal risks associated with “greenwashing” – including around corporate… Learn more Download
Roundtables & Forums Roundtable | Directors duties and climate risk: on greenwashing 10 December 2020 The directors duties and climate risk roundtable was convened in December 2020 by the Centre for Policy Development. It considered key climate-related challenges for boards and businesses, and priorities for… Learn more Download
Roundtables & Forums Megan Davis delivers 2020 John Menadue Oration 16 October 2020 Megan Davis, UNSW pro Vice-Chancellor Indigenous and Professor of Law, delivered the third John Menadue Oration in 2020. Learn more
Reports & Papers 2019 Hutley opinion on directors duties and climate risk 28 March 2019 Company directors who consider climate change risks actively, disclose them properly and respond appropriately will reduce exposure to liability. But as time passes, the benchmark is rising – 2019 Hutley… Learn more Download
Reports & Papers 2016 Hutley Opinion on directors duties and climate change 30 October 2016 The 2016 Hutley Opinion is a landmark document on the extent to which Australian corporate law permits and requires company directors to take climate change into account when making decisions Learn more Download
