Celia Wright

Nov 29, 2023 | mondaq.com | Yvonne Lam |Celia Wright |Lucy Chen

Introduction As outlined in Part 1 of our Limelight update on greenwashing, which reviewed the developments in this space during 2023, there has been closer regulatory scrutiny by Australian regulators on environmental and sustainability claims being made by Australian companies and a higher frequency of greenwashing litigation in Australian Courts being brought by shareholders and consumers.

Nov 29, 2023 | mondaq.com | Celia Wright |Yvonne Lam |Lucy Chen

Globally and in Australia there is an increasing focus on the environmental and sustainability credentials of organisations. This in turn has led to claims and regulatory action in which it is alleged that companies have overpromised. While the first 'greenwashing' civil penalty proceedings in Australia involve superannuation and investment funds, the risks are not limited to participants in the financial services industry.

Nov 13, 2023 | gclegal.com.au | Yvonne Lam |Lucy Chen |Celia Wright

IntroductionAs outlined in Part 1 of our Limelight update on greenwashing, which reviewed the developments in this space during 2023, there has been closer regulatory scrutiny by Australian regulators on environmental and sustainability claims being made by Australian companies and a higher frequency of greenwashing litigation in Australian Courts being brought by shareholders and consumers.