Chapman Tripp Report Series
We are witnessing a step-change in climate and nature-related business risk. Climate change and the degradation of our natural world are no longer mere environmental concerns: for many, they present a material financial risk. New Zealand’s business community is taking notice. Climate and nature risks facing businesses today include uncertainty over stranded or compromised assets, threatened natural resources, regulatory changes, insurance concerns, interruptions to supply chains, coastal property devaluation and rapidly evolving consumer demands.
This series of reports and legal opinions by Chapman Tripp, were commissioned by The Aotearoa Circle. They aim to clarify the present legal and trade obligations of New Zealand Directors, Trustees and businesses and to assist businesses to understand the growing international expectations placed on our ESG reporting standards.
Published Reports
Webinars
Click below to watch recordings of our 2021 & 2022 webinars, presented by Chapman Tripp Partner, Nicola Swan, together with Barrister Daniel Kalderimis, discussing the legal opinions published for the Aotearoa Circle as to the legal duties of New Zealand trustees, in particular, to manage climate change-related risk to trust investments.