Federal Court tests ‘clean’ energy claims and disclosure omissions
How reasonable grounds, uncertainty and audience shape the assessment of climate‑related commitments.
Greenwashed? Australian parents take energy giant to court
Australian Parents for Climate Action have taken one of Australia’s biggest energy providers to court over claims of greenwashing.
Escalated crackdown on greenwashing: Just the beginning?
Regulatory watchdogs, ASIC and ACCC, are cracking down on greenwashing claims made by businesses and the consequences for false green claims are greater than ever.
Greenwashing: A new climate change risk for lawyers
Extreme weather is creating new challenges for Australian businesses. Will the legal profession need to prioritise climate-conscious lawyering?
Directors’ duties and the risky business of greenwashing
Hutley and Hartford Davis share some of the practical steps directors can take to reduce the likelihood of liability arising from net zero climate change…