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

Auteur
Healy K., Tapick J.
Périodique/Collection
The Environmental Forum | Vol. 20(6); 30 - 35; 6 p.
Date
2003
Source
IUCN (ID: ANA-071021)
Éditeur | Lieu de publication
Environmental Law Institute | Washington, DC, USA
Type du document
Article en publication périodique
Langue
Anglais
Pays/Territoire
États-Unis d'Amérique
Sujet
Air et atmosphère
Mot clé
Émissions Responsabilité/indemnisation
Résumé

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