The issue of global warming is a hot topic (pardon the pun) but for one former employee at Grainger it has been been the subject of a landmark court ruling over unfair dismissal.
Tim Nicholson's success in establishing green causes as a "philosophical belief" under the Employment Equality Regulations spells trouble for the listed landlord. Nicholson has now been given permission to sue his former employers for unfair dismissal due to his environmental beliefs.
The former head of sustainability at Grainger has made a string of allegations against the company and executives, including their reluctance to make any carbon cutting commitments.
Whatever squabbles went on within the company, I can't help but question whether climate change, supported by a massive amount of scientific evidence, it suitable to be classed as a genuine "belief". Or is it me who's being cynical now?
