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Corporate abuse on trial: Court cases and campaigns supported by the ECCJ network
Track developments by country
Learn about the legislative and judicial developments in the field of corporate accountability by interacting with this customizable map.Total - Uganda
Uganda and France
A case of land expropriations and biodiversity harm, making it one of the most controversial oil developments in the region. The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) threatens communities and biodiversity as it cuts through Uganda and Tanzania.
Mariana Dam disaster
Brazil and UK
The case against mining giants, BHP and Vale over the collapse of the Mariana dam, one of Brazil’s worst environment disasters.
Milieudefensie v Shell
The Netherlands
A landmark case in which NGOs sued corporations, including Shell, to make them comply with their greenhouse gas reduction obligations.
Total – Uganda II
Uganda and France
Follow up lawsuit after the first Total – Uganda was dismissed on procedural grounds, seeking compensation for population displacement and human rights abuses.
Sherpa and Others v Bolloré SA
Cameroon and France
A legal battle to hold Bolloré accountable for failing to implement an action plan designed to address human rights and environmental abuses by its subsidiary palm oil company in Cameroon. The case highlights the limits of voluntary corporate commitments under OECD guidelines.
Peru vs REPSOL case
Peru and Spain
The largest ecological disaster in Peru’s recent history caused the spill of nearly 12,000 barrels of crude oil.
Testimonials
"There’s a real risk that companies may exploit the energy transition as an excuse to inflict more harm under a ‘good cause'."
Nick Omonuk
Fridays For Future MAPA
"The CSDDD is not just a regulatory burden; it's about seizing the opportunity to lead on a new way of doing business. Let's remember: the future belongs to those who shape it, not those who resist it."
Marion Lupin
Policy Officer in ECCJ
"This case has ensured that major polluters are not inviolable and has further fueled the debate about their responsibility in combating dangerous climate change. That's why we're going to continue to tackle big polluters"
Donald Pols
Milieudefensie director after court’s ruling in 2024
"[The oil spill in Peru] It's one of the most significant ecological disasters of recent years and is having a devastating impact."
Mirtha Vásquez
Prime Minister of Peru in 2022
"The environmental devastation caused by businesses in our communities is not just an ecological crisis - it’s a threat to our very existence."
Maxwell Atuhura
STOP EACOP activist
"Despite its flaws, the CSDDD delivers a clear message: Europe will no longer tolerate profit-making at the expense of people and the planet. This is a win for the countless workers and communities who have been fighting for corporate accountability for years. But let’s not sugarcoat this – the true test will be how well EU countries enforce these rules and close as many loopholes as possible."
Nele Meyer
Director of the ECCJ