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“Mitigating Greenwashing and Other Litigation Risks: What the Latest Cases Reveal on Carbon Offsets, Sustainability, ESG Fraud, and More”

Event | 10.17.24, 11:15 AM MDT - 12:00 PM MDT

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Tru by Hilton Denver Downtown Convention Center
801 15th Street,
Denver, Colorado, 80202

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As the focus on corporate sustainability intensifies, so does scrutiny around greenwashing, leading to a surge in litigation related to carbon offsets and greenwashing claims, and various kinds of ESG frauds. Companies must be prepared for the latest trends in greenwashing litigation to mitigate associated risks effectively. Key discussion points for this panel discussion include:

  • Staying ahead of emerging legal and regulatory developments related to greenwashing claims: New and anticipated cases that will inform risk management strategies
  • Navigating key emerging trends in the ESG fraud landscape
  • Lessons for rolling out robust due diligence processes to vet carbon offset projects and ensure their legitimacy and effectiveness
  • Enhancing transparency and accuracy in sustainability disclosures to mitigate the risk of allegations of greenwashing
  • Developing proactive communication strategies to address greenwashing allegations promptly and transparently, safeguarding corporate reputation and stakeholder trust

For more information, please visit these areas: Environmental, Social, and Governance, Environment and Natural Resources, Energy

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