The Rise of Greenwashing Litigation: Navigating Legal & Reputational Risks

Introduction

The increasing scrutiny of environmental claims has led to a surge in greenwashing litigation across the UK and internationally.

This webinar examines the legal, regulatory and reputational risks businesses face when environmental claims are challenged and provides practical guidance for advisors helping clients navigate this evolving landscape.

Designed for lawyers, legal advisors and ESG consultants, the webinar focuses on litigation exposure, regulatory obligations and strategic risk management for businesses making sustainability claims.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Understanding greenwashing: definitions, forms and recent trends in greenwashing
• Legal landscape: key statutes, regulations, and enforcement bodies relevant to greenwashing (e.g., CMA, ASA, FCA, Trading Standards)
• Triggers for litigation: how and why greenwashing claims arise - stakeholder activism, competitor complaints, consumer actions
• Case law: recent UK and international cases illustrating litigation risks and outcomes
• Risk: identifying high-risk statements, marketing practices and sectors most exposed
• Managing reputational risk: crisis communication and stakeholder engagement strategies during greenwashing disputes
• Internal controls and governance: practical measures for verifying environmental claims, due diligence, and board oversight
• Emerging trends: developments in greenwashing litigation, including climate-related disclosures and sector-specific risks

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Friday 9th October 2026

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