Latest Sustainability

Big Law 07 July 2023 ByJerome DoraisamyMinters partner to chair WEF climate governance body

The head of climate change and sustainability at BigLaw firm MinterEllison is set to be the joint chair of a World...

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Big Law 15 May 2023 ByLauren CroftIs free firm merch ‘shallow and tokenistic’ or ‘enticing’?

Firms offering free merch have been urged to move away from stress balls and water bottles in favour of aligning...

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Big Law 27 March 2023 ByJerome DoraisamyNational law firm Gilbert + Tobin has advised Deutsche Bank, Credit...

National law firm Gilbert + Tobin has advised Deutsche Bank, Credit Agricole and MUFG as mandated lead arrangers and...

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Big Law 24 March 2023 ByLauren CroftAn ACCC complaint has been lodged against Etihad Airways after the...

An ACCC complaint has been lodged against Etihad Airways after the airline displayed allegedly greenwashed...

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Careers 09 March 2023 BySarah MateljanDriving positive change: Why corporate advisers must upskill in ESG...

As global concerns over climate change and corporate social responsibility continue to escalate, lawyers’ role in...

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The Bar 28 February 2023 ByJerome DoraisamyASIC brings 1st court action alleging ‘greenwashing’

The corporate regulator is commencing civil penalty proceedings against alleged greenwashing conduct, involving the...

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Big Law 25 January 2023 ByLauren Croft‘Australia’s energy sector is undergoing momentous legal...

The energy sector is reportedly set to be one of the biggest areas of growth in 2023. Here, four energy lawyers discuss...

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Big Law 29 November 2022 ByJerome DoraisamyBusiness leaders anticipate net zero transition will improve growth

A new report finds that business leaders estimate a transition to net zero could significantly improve annual growth,...

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Big Law 07 November 2022 ByJess FeyderLaw students ‘expect sustainability to be reflected in university...

Universities across Australia discussed the importance of environmentally sustainable campuses and curriculums for the...

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Big Law 26 September 2022 ByJess FeyderHow should lawyers respond to regulatory crackdowns on greenwashing?

Following the ACCC’s announcement about plans to target greenwashing this year, Lawyers Weekly spoke with a lawyer...

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