The ESG Litigation Summit 2026 - The 4th Annual

Networking & Registration
09:00

Chairperson's Opening Remarks
09:15

Keynote Address: A Judiciary Perspective on the UK ESG Landscape
09:20

ESG Implications for Shareholder & Securities Claims
09:50

• Understanding the liabilities of directors and potential for derivative claims
• Stock Drop claims associated with regulatory action
• Implications of the Standard Chartered claim
• Funding and insuring Shareholder litigation

Challenges with Managing International Supply Chains
10:35

• Understanding the current supply chain reporting standards
• Investigating the security of a supply chain and identifying potential liabilities
• How regulation in different jurisdictions affects reporting

Networking & Refreshment Break
11:20

Revisiting Greenwashing – Prospects, Precedent, and Present Cases
11:40

• Evaluating avenues for pursuing greenwashing litigation in the United Kingdom
• How the FCA’s new guidelines have affected behaviour
• What can be learned from greenwashing cases in other jurisdictions

Reassessing the Potential of the CAT for ESG Litigation
12:25

• How the CAT’s dismissal of the Thames Water case affects prospects for future ESG litigation in the CAT
• What options remain for bringing ESG cases under the competition regime
• Discussing whether other mechanisms for collective redress are more promising for ESG claims

Networking & Lunch Break
13:10

Exploring International Tensions in Attitudes Towards ESG
14:10

• How the American attitude towards ESG has evolved in the past year  
• The European Union’s move towards stronger regulation
• Advice for Multi-national clients navigating different Transatlantic ESG regimes

Advising Clients on the Practical Realities of ESG Liability
14:55

• Understanding the different requirements across jurisdictions
• Proactive assessment of potential liabilities based on ongoing cases
• Maintaining a proportional response to shifting ESG landscapes and not overreacting

Networking & Refreshment Break
15:40

Understanding Reputation Management and PR Issues for ESG
16:00

• The role of PR in mitigating damage to a company under investigation for ESG issues
• Public attitude towards ESG litigation as a tool to drive corporate accountability
• Defending a client’s reputation before a claim has been made without compromising their legal position

Discussing the Position of Financial Institutions in the ESG Landscape
16:45

• Managing ESG Risks in global finance
• Responsibilities associated with green investment initiatives
• Due diligence associated with AML provisions

Chairperson's Closing Remarks
17:30