About Environmental and Climate Law Pathway

How Can You Navigate the Complexities of Environmental and Climate Law? Environmental and climate law is becoming essential in the global push for sustainability. As governments and businesses tackle climate risks and opportunities, understanding the legal frameworks is crucial. In this pathway, Matthew Gingell and Jojo Mehta guide you through the key legal frameworks driving global sustainability. Learn about climate-aligned contracts, the integration of ESG principles into the financial sector, and practical steps for selecting net-zero legal services. You’ll also explore the concept of ecocide and its potential to reshape corporate decision-making. Gain actionable insights and real-world examples to help you leverage legal systems in driving positive climate action.

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Matthew Gingell

20 years: General Counsel at Oxygen House

Matt Gingell is the General Counsel of The Oxygen House Group, a global investment firm focused on making the world better. He is an in-house solicitor and frequently speaks on ESG and sustainability matters. Mathew founded The Chancery Lane Project, a global network of lawyers and business leaders using climate contracting for decarbonisation. He authored the climate contracts doctrine, which focuses on ground-level commercial contracts creating global environmental outcomes. He has been embedding ESG objectives into investments since 2014 and is an ESG Advisor to the QantX fund. He is also an External Associate of Exeter University's Centre for Environmental Law and a Fellow of the Institute of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability.