Greenwashing Unmasked: Detecting misleading tactics

Course outline and objectives

In the world of sustainable investing and responsible business practices, the concept of greenwashing has become a prevalent and concerning issue. Greenwashing refers to the misleading or deceptive tactics employed by companies and organisations to create a false impression of their environmental commitment or ethical conduct. As the demand for sustainable investments grows and consumers increasingly seek out environmentally conscious products and services, the need to unmask greenwashing becomes paramount.

It is essential for financial services professionals to understand the techniques used to mislead investors and consumers, as well as the potential consequences of falling victim to these deceptive practices.

Attending this half day course will help you:

1. Distinguish between greenwashing tactics and genuine sustainability efforts
2. Recognise the costs and consequences of falling victim to greenwashing and other deceptive practices
3. Examine the potential impact of greenwashing on sustainable investing
4. Stay up to date with the current state of misleading claims and regulatory developments
5. Identify the core components of an effective anti-greenwashing framework

Who will benefit?

This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn more about sustainable finance and ESG investing with a focus on compliance professionals who work in financial services.

Anyone responsible for key risk, compliance, governance and oversight activities within a financial services organisation, especially those involved directly or indirectly with retail business.

This encompasses: Sustainability teams, Chief Operating Officers, Marketing Managers, Management, Compliance Officers, Risk Managers, Internal Auditors, Wealth and Investment Advisors and Wealth and Investment Managers.

Topics may include but are not limited to:

• Introduction to Greenwashing and identifying tactics
• Impact and costs of Greenwashing
• Anti-Greenwashing frameworks and regulations
• Case studies and scenarios