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

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.

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

Advanced

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.