EY helps clients create long-term value for all stakeholders. Enabled by data and technology, our services and solutions provide trust through assurance and help clients transform, grow and operate.
At EY, our purpose is building a better working world. The insights and services we provide help to create long-term value for clients, people and society, and to build trust in the capital markets.
The European Union (EU) is pushing forward with new rules to address greenwashing and empower consumers in the green transition, with the EU Green Claims Directive and Empowering Consumers Directive.
The new rules will impact all companies selling and marketing products and services to consumers in the EU and will mandate substantiation of sustainability-related claims and labels.
Are you aware of new anti-greenwashing rules and what they might mean for your business?
How are you keeping on top of sustainability-related communications made by the business?
Are your policies and processes up to the task of identifying, evaluating and managing risks related to green marketing and claims?
How can technology like generative AI (GenAI) support risk identification and management, and on-going monitoring?
Topics discussed include:
Global regulatory context of greenwashing
Overview of EU regulations: requirements, timeline and non-compliance risks
Perspectives on how companies are faring
Proactive approaches to address greenwashing risks