Tackling greenwashing from a governance perspective
With this thought leadership paper, CGIUKI seeks to support people working in governance in any type of organisation to equip themselves and their boards to tackle greenwashing.
With the rise of ESG (environmental, social and governance), organisations of all stripes have found themselves increasingly needing to demonstrate their sustainability and corporate responsibility credentials. A heightened focus on the apparent ‘greenness’ of organisations’ operations, products and strategies brings with it a heightened risk of greenwashing. For companies seeking investment, charities seeking funding, and organisations looking to preserve their license to operate in a fractious social and political environment, the temptation may be to overstate their actions to tackle the complex problems of climate change and wider social issues. However, with a rapid influx of regulation and more litigation being brought against those who are considered to be engaging in greenwashing, the stakes have never been higher.
With this thought leadership paper, CGIUKI seeks to support people working in governance in any type of organisation to equip themselves and their boards to tackle greenwashing. Effective governance practices help to ensure that organisations are taking concrete steps to prevent greenwashing.
This paper is a must-read for anyone working in governance and seeking to navigate the complex landscape of ESG scrutiny. It covers:
- What are the different forms of greenwashing?
- How is greenwashing a governance issue?
- Why is greenwashing problematic?
- What are the existing and upcoming laws and regulations about greenwashing?
- What are the risks for organisations which are accused of greenwashing?
- How should governance professionals manage greenwashing?
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