ESG Issue in Focus – Greenwashing

A discussion of best practice strategies and key trends in relation to Greenwashing

The increasing focus on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations stands as a major shift in how companies and investors interact. Issues once seen as irrelevant to the performance of companies are now being brought to the forefront. In a recent speech ASIC Chair Joe Longo stated, “it’s clear that ESG issues are driving the biggest changes to financial reporting and disclosure standards in a generation”.

At the head of this change is Greenwashing. There is no legal definition of the term Greenwashing. Traditionally Greenwashing is where an entity presents false or misleading claims about its environmental sustainability.

Join ESG Specialist, Michael Tooma as we provide attendees with clarity, by equipping them with a practical and high-level overview of Greenwashing and why companies need to be aware of it.

Key discussion points include:

• what is Greenwashing
• Greenwashing and ESG Performance Reporting
• ESG Leadership and developing a better ESG Culture
• litigation in relation to Greenwashing and
• Greenwashing: Moving Forward.

We will use case studies where appropriate to illustrate points.

Learning Outcomes:

• Gain an understanding of the historical, social and economic background of ESG with a particular focus on Greenwashing.
• Be able to identify Greenwashing practices.  
• Understand key existing and emerging ESG reporting requirements (both legal and as demanded by investors) in relation to Greenwashing.
• Develop ESG Leadership skills and culture within an organisation to prevent Greenwashing.  
• Be aware of current litigation and prosecutions in relation to Greenwashing.  

Suited to:

In-house lawyers, investors, company directors, and risk management professionals as well as any individual who wants to gain a deeper understanding of Greenwashing and how to avoid making statements or practices that may be characterised as such.

This On Demand includes: 

• a recording of the webinar Event which can be viewed multiple times
• a PDF of the presenter’s PowerPoint
• a verbatim Transcript
• any supporting documentation
• a CPD Certificate after successful completion of the Knowledge Quiz