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- đ The highest court in the world sent businesses a warning.
đ The highest court in the world sent businesses a warning.
Ignore it, and you will be violating rights.
Iâve come across so many senior leaders who still treat climate action like a choice.
Something to do when budgets allow.
Something to revisit after the business side of things is handled.
But a landmark ruling just changed the game.
The International Court of Justice, the highest court in the world, has ruled that a safe climate is a human right.
This means governments (and by extension, businesses) can be held legally responsible for failing to protect it.
Now, if your actions donât align with the Paris Agreementâs 1.5°C target, youâre not just off-trackâŠ
So what does this mean for business leaders?
You canât afford to keep climate and sustainability on the sidelines.
It has to be built into the core of your strategy.
Because the companies that treat sustainability as an add-on will:
Face growing legal and reputational risks.
Struggle with stakeholder alignment.
Lose credibility with investors, employees, and customers.
The companies that embed it?
Theyâll lead markets, attract talent, and build resilience that lasts.
Thatâs exactly what I help leaders do inside Impact Circle:
Turn ambition into commercially viable roadmaps.
Align leadership around must-have priorities.
Create initiatives that pay for themselves many times over.
In the video below, I unpack what the ICJ ruling means for you personally and the legacy your business is building right now.

[Click here to watch the video]
If youâre tired of fighting a losing battle to get your business on board with doing the right thing, I can help.
đ Hit reply with âIMPACTâ and letâs explore how to turn this ruling from a risk into a competitive advantage.
P.S. If youâre ready to move fast, you can also click here to book a call and weâll get it in the diary.
Best,
Jasper