Holding corporations accountable for a livable planet.

We will never solve the global crises of climate change and nature loss without changing the destructive behavior of the biggest US companies and banks. Only ClientEarth levels the playing field by taking corporations to court—while ratcheting up the pressure of public opinion.

Our mission is urgent: ensure that every company becomes a good environmental citizen.

Why? Because all of us need a livable planet.

$1.6tn

Between 2016 and 2023, the U.S's five biggest banks pumped $1.6tn into the fossil fuel industry

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Just 100 companies are responsible for 71% of global emissions

The most impactful environmental organization.

"I knew I wanted to hitch my wagon to the most impactful environmental organization I could find—and ClientEarth’s unique efforts made me feel confident that they were that group." Wendie Malick, Golden Globe-winning actress and lifelong environmentalist on why she's fighting for the future of the planet with ClientEarth.

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Our work in action

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Holding corporations accountable for ‘zombie wells’

Fossil fuel companies have abandoned millions of polluting toxic wells on Americans’ properties in a widespread practice that worsens climate change, harms landowners, pollutes communities, and costs the taxpayer. In Colorado, we’re representing one group of property owners in a lawsuit asking the court to finally hold oil and gas companies accountable.

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