The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) has highlighted the increasing importance for General Counsels to play an active role in preventing “greenwashing.” The regulator’s focus on greenwashing—where companies misleadingly promote their products or policies as environmentally friendly—has intensified, with indications of potential prosecutions on the horizon. Legal professionals working within corporate settings should stay informed about these developments to better guide their organizations in compliance practices.
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