Abstract

Recent decades have seen an increase in climate-related disasters, which has led to a dramatic change in legal perspectives about corporate responsibility. Government legislation and policy have historically been the main means of addressing environmental degradation. However, a rise of lawsuits seeking to hold companies responsible for their role in climate change has been sparked by the increasing frequency and intensity of climate-related catastrophes. This essay explores the new developments in international environmental litigation, with a particular emphasis on the growing tendency of courts holding businesses accountable for climate-related catastrophes. The paper offers a thorough grasp of the methods by which corporations are held accountable and the ramifications for corporate governance and environmental justice by analysing recent case law, legal frameworks, and developing trends.