Role of Human Rights in Corporate Climate Litigation
Corporate climate litigation is not only about holding companies accountable in court—it’s about influencing corporate behaviour, shaping climate governance, and driving legal innovation. As this field gains momentum around the world, understanding its foundations and future is more important than ever. Hausfeld's Ingrid Gubbay joins Annalisa Savaresi, Professor of Law at the University of Stirling, to explore one of the most dynamic legal frontiers in corporate climate litigation: the growing role of human rights arguments. As climate-related cases expand beyond governments to target private actors, we ask whether human rights can form the backbone of corporate accountability—or whether they are destined to remain a complementary legal tool.
