Australia Greenwashing: Half-Yearly Review of ASIC and ACCC Prosecutions ─ and ACCC Position on Environmental Collaborations
In Brief The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) continue to be vigilant and seek significant penalties for alleged “greenwashing” (misleading environmental or sustainability claims). The ACCC has been vocal that greenwashing is an enforcement priority for some time and, in December 2023, issued guidance for businesses in…