Business Insight

Greenwatch briefing series

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    Greenwatch is our regular briefing on the evolving risk of greenwashing and how to manage it.

    Allegations of greenwashing are widespread. Laws and regulations are increasing to hold companies to account for greenwashing. In almost every industry, participants face scrutiny in terms of what they say they are doing about sustainability versus what they actually do.

    Greenwashing is a global issue, and we highlight key legal developments in specific jurisdictions as regulators around the world are aligning their efforts. We also draw on the expertise of our Risk Advisory consulting team and Ashurst Advance, our NewLaw division, to highlight how operational changes and technology can be used to manage sustainability-related risks and comply with a shifting regulatory landscape.

    Briefings

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    Issue 1

    • Australia: greenwashing litigation
    • UK: consumer protections
    • UK: advertising
    • Global: international human rights


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    Issue 2

    • Europe: EU Green Claims Directive
    • US: the SEC greenwashing case
    • Global: data/AI
    • Global: financial services developments


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    Issue 3

    • Global: Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative
    • UK: green disposal claims enforcement
    • UK: FCA anti-greenwashing rule
    • UK: investigations and failure to prevent fraud
    • Global: ICLG greenwashing class actions

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    Issue 4

    • UK: CMA action against misleading green claims
    • EU: KLM class action in the Netherlands
    • Australia: ASIC and climate litigation proceedings
    • US: SEC rule for ESG disclosure
    • UK: anti-greenwashing rule final guidance

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    Issue 5

    Five hot topics on what to expect for 2025, including:

    • UK: the CMA's role in the UK net zero transition;
    • Europe: the new EU Commission;
    • Europe: eyes on the food sector
    • UK: Climate fraud
    • Global: The climate goal of 1.5 degrees – is it staying alive?

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    The information provided is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all developments in the law and practice, or to cover all aspects of those referred to.
    Readers should take legal advice before applying it to specific issues or transactions.