Why a Peruvian farmer’s court loss may be a win for climate justice
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: May 28 2025
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Source: Reuters
Court Ruling on Climate Liability: A Peruvian farmer's lawsuit against German energy company RWE was dismissed, but the court recognized a legal principle of corporate climate liability, allowing for potential transnational lawsuits against companies for their emissions' impacts.
Impact on Future Cases: The ruling suggests that while this specific case was thrown out due to insufficient risk evidence, it establishes a precedent that could encourage similar climate-related lawsuits globally, emphasizing that companies can be held accountable for their contributions to climate change.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
