Greenwashing: Regulation and litigation
Regulations and civil-law litigation regarding misleading statements by companies regarding the environmental friendliness of their products and services.
Casualty / Online seminar
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February 21 - February 21 2024
Online seminar, 9.00 a.m. (CET)
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Duration: 60 minutes
General description
While companies are eager to present themselves as environmentally conscious to appeal to clients and investors alike, there is an increasing concern among regulators and NGOs that statements made in disclosures and advertisements might be misleading or not based on verifiable facts. Plaintiffs use allegations of greenwashing as a preferred litigation strategy against corporations with a large environmental footprint.
Contents
The presentation will share insights into recent regulatory and case-law developments in the area of greenwashing, for example:
- Various definitions of greenwashing and their consequences
- Possible causes of action for civil-law greenwashing claims: consumer fraud, unfair competition, public nuisance, breach of fiduciary duties, …
- Recent controversies about statements related to the environment
- Insurability and coverage aspects
Level
Target group
Underwriting (liability of large corporates and the energy business, D&O/PI), Claims, Risk Management, ESG functions
Language
English – professional business English skills required
Registration process
Our seminars are provided to our most valued clients only. If you are interested in participating, please get in touch with your client manager or responsible underwriter at Munich Re.
Date
21 February 2024
Deadline for registration
20 February 2024
