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It's now a legal problem (about corporate liability for greenhouse emissions)

Autor
Healy K., Tapick J.
Título de serie
The Environmental Forum | Vol. 20(6); 30 - 35; 6 p.
Fecha
2003
Fuente
IUCN (ID: ANA-071021)
Editor | Lugar de publicación
Environmental Law Institute | Washington, DC, USA
Tipo de documento
Artículo en publicación
Idioma
Inglés
País/Territorio
Estados Unidos de América
Materia
Aire y atmósfera
Palabra clave
Responsabilidad/indemnización Emisiones
Resumen

Real issues of liability are looming for firms that emit greenhouse gases or manufacture products that do. Boards and officers face potential legal exposure based on their fiduciary responsibilities to protect assets by reducing risk and directing capital investment. And assets are increasingly affected by the public, including shareholderss who are organising to pressure exposed companies. It is time for lawyers to get into the fray