Written by: Jonathan Carr, Gemma Taylor, Lewis Silkin
The climate emergency will be a major concern to employees in the years ahead. This may lead to a rise in climate-related whistleblowing and future litigation. UK whistleblowing law is drafted in a way that potentially gives broad protection to employees who voice climate concerns at work but there are many areas of uncertainty.
Stakeholder voice on green issues
The environment matters to most of us, but young people are profoundly concerned about the climate crisis, with the environment emerging as the top personal concern for Generation Z. Evidence suggests that younger employees are both increasingly activist and want to work in businesses that take social issues seriously.
Employers are also coming under increasing scrutiny from regulators, government, investors and other stakeholders. Earlier this year, the government introduced new requirements on publicly-quoted companies, large private companies and LLPs to disclose how they are addressing climate change in future annual reports. Meanwhile, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority is cracking down on ‘greenwashing’ (e.g. false statements about green credentials in product marketing) with a new Green Claims Code. In France, new laws oblige employers to inform and consult with their Social and Economic Committees on the environmental implications of business decisions affecting the workforce and, although similar legal obligations are not currently expected in...
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