Why we'll sue CEOs who ignore climate change

Environmental lawyers have vowed to pursue legal action against directors who fail to protect their investors from climate risks

With Shell announcing its withdrawal from the Arctic, the effects of climate change on business performance are everywhere - and it's time corporate leaders consider the implications for their organisation, or face the consequences.

Business and environmental concerns are becoming the same. Those directors who ignore this risk not only damaging their organisations, but could face legal action holding them personally responsible for their negligence.