Investigations Hub
Rigorous fact-driven investigations exposing wrongdoing, misconduct and corruption among corporations and governments.
Holding corporations, industry groups and governments to account in meeting their climate targets, while conducting themselves legally, responsibly and ethically in that endeavour, is firmly in the public interest.
Our investigations strive to do this.
How we work
Our investigations are journalistic in nature, driven by factual accuracy, the public interest and delivering high-impact content.
We use investigative journalism methods including open-source research, gaining inside information, and Freedom of Information Laws. Our work aims to humanise the impact of wrongdoing, speaking to the people affected by corporate and government behaviour.
Do you have a tip-off?
Got a tip about a climate-pollution related concern? Contact our investigations unit.
Before sending us a tip, we encourage you to access the Human Rights Law Centre’s Climate and Environmental Whistleblowing guide and Protecting whistleblowers and NGOs from getting SLAPPed guide.
The Human Rights Law Centre offers free legal advice. This is particularly important if you came across the information as an employee, officer, contractor, or volunteer.
Guiding Principles
(Exceptions can apply if in the public interest)
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The trust and confidence of Climate Integrity’s audience and stakeholders is dependent on the organisation’s editorial integrity and credibility.
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The credibility of Climate Integrity is dependent on the organisation upholding factual accuracy.
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Source protection is integral to the successful and credible operation of Climate Integrity’s investigations, research and analysis projects. Climate Integrity staff have a moral obligation to protect confidential sources of information.
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A right of reply should be sought from the subject(s) of an investigation, analysis or research publication including companies.
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Accuracy is important to Climate Integrity and its credibility. Reasonable efforts are made to ensure all content is accurate before publication. Climate Integrity is committed to correcting significant errors in a reasonable period of time.
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Climate Integrity respects the right to privacy of every person. However, the right to privacy is not an absolute right and must be balanced with the public interest and freedom of expression.
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Climate Integrity staff must not engage in intimidation or harassment.
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Climate Integrity staff must not mention an individual’s race, colour, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or any mental or physical illness in a disparaging manner in any published content.
