We are facing some of our biggest sustainability challenges yet. Carbon reduction commitments have been set, governments have put in place national targets and policymakers are ready and waiting to make crucial interventions.  Where does competition law fit into all of this?  When it comes to solving issues surrounding the climate crisis, collaboration is a term used frequently but does collaboration create an anti-competitive environment that puts consumers at risk?  David Foster, Director in Frontier’s competition practice and Claire Thornhill, Associate Director in Frontie ..read more

The environmental footprint attached to data we store is something that cannot be ignored, with the Information Communication and Technology sector responsible for up to 3.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Big businesses are pledging to meet 2030 targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions. However, exponential growth in the use of data means that investing in renewables may not be enough to keep up with demand.  What do governments and businesses need to be thinking about to ensure the environmental impact of digital technologies and storing data does not escalate to the point that da ..read more