Environment Corporate Net-Zero Commitments: Balancing Accountability and Aspiration George Gigounas, Kristy Balsanek, and Erin Heiferman The open landscape of “net-zero” commitments requires all stakeholders, not just corporate citizens, to build its infrastructure responsibly.
Environment Will Derivative Shareholder Litigation Be the New Firing Line for Ensuring Achievement of Corporate Sustainability Goals? Kimberly Logue and John Peiserich A new private judicial strategy is emerging in Europe to force corporate commitment to emissions reduction through shareholder derivative lawsuits. Could these lawsuits gain traction in the United States?
Environment Advancing Net-Zero Goals to Achieve Environmental Justice Hilary Jacobs and Kirstin Gruver Given that consumer demand is a driving force behind many ESG programs, failing to factor in environmental justice into a company’s ESG program can pose reputational and business risks.
Environment Between a Rock and a Green Place Carolyn McIntosh and Sam Ballingrud The evolving legal and regulatory framework of EGS should help companies avoid the “greenwashing” allegations inherent in the absence of a clear governing standard.
Environment Navigating to Net Zero: Regulatory Regimes and Market Trends Impacting Decisions Sarah A. Slack, Dorothy E. Watson, and Adam Schurle Beyond federal government incentives and regulation, the power of market forces is a strong driver in the transition to net zero.
Environment Net-Zero Directives and Drivers Natalie Cristo Merely setting net zero goals is not enough to achieve net zero. Businesses and governments must also implement innovative technologies, policies, and sustainable practices to ensure success.
Environment Constructing a Sustainable Future: Net-Zero Cities Hailey Pedicano, Gabriella Mickel, and John Nolon Local governments like Marin County are paving the way for increased decarbonization of the building sector.
Environment Will Enhanced CO2 Tax Credits Breathe a New Life into Carbon Capture Projects? Kingsley Osei This article will examine how owners and developers of carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies constrained by the law and IRS guidance on Section 45Q could instead monetize the incentive.
Natural Resources Blue Carbon as a Means to Reaching Net Zero Catherine Janasie Blue carbon is a nature-based method to achieve net-zero emissions with great potential, particularly with offshore seaweed projects.
Natural Resources Vantage Point Abigail M. Jones, Issue Editor While the concept of net zero is straightforward, this issue shows how challenging successful and meaningful implementation can be.
Natural Resources Perspectives: Be Present Kevin R. Murray Amid the stress of life and work, taking the time to appreciate small things can bring meaningful joy in the present.
Natural Resources Literary Resources Reviewed by Frederick H. Turner and Madeline June Kass Reviews of The Greater San Rafael Swell: Honoring Tradition and Preserving Storied Lands, Saving Yellowstone: Exploration and Preservation in Reconstruction America, and Global Climate Change and U.S. Law.
Natural Resources The Back Page: Oceans Samuel Brown The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Seas and the International Seabed Authority are being pushed to develop regulations and permitting standards for deep sea mining.
Environment Hubris, Thy Name Is Plastic Mary Ellen Ternes We tried to reinvent the world with plastic. Now, to save the world, we have to invent a world without it, or at least a whole lot less.
Natural Resources Ecological Law Concepts in Practice Katharine Bleau Ecological law concepts can be integrated into environmental law frameworks to promote nature-centered decision-making. However, policymakers should consider the lasting effect of agency actions absent greater change to existing legal systems.
Natural Resources Turning 50: The Future of Oregon’s Land Use System David Bechtold and Greg Hibbard As Oregon’s unique land use system turns 50 in 2023, its history of surviving challenges indicates that there are only more to come.
