Renewed responsibilities
Emily Unwin explains why environmental impact is a key governance consideration for trustees
The environment and sustainability are topics that have rocketed up the agenda in public and private sectors alike, with climate change recognised as a profound threat to the wellbeing of the planet and humankind.1 With this increase in awareness has come a realisation that the environment and climate change are as much social and economic issues as they are environmental. It then becomes clear that environmental concerns are relevant to all, not just traditionally ‘green’ organisations.
Author: Emily Unwin
Emily Unwin is a solicitor at Bates, Wells & Braithwaite with a background in environmental and commercial law and formerly worked for Greenpeace International.
She advises commercial and non profit clients on environment focused issues and relevant financing, with a particular focus on sustainable energy provision and emerging environmental regulation.
She is a member of the UK Environ-mental Law Association and the Environmental Law Foundation.
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