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ARTICLE · 01 MAY 2023

Queensland Sustainability Forum—Compliance in a sustainable world

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ASIC's and the ACCC's crackdown on greenwashing reveal important lessons for avoiding greenwashing in real estate.

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Kristy Dorney
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Real Estate partner Kristy Dorney recently presented at the Property Council of Australia's inaugural Queensland Sustainability Forum.

Kristy discussed 'Compliance in a sustainable world', including:

  • What is greenwashing? Are you overstating your green credentials in breach of the misleading or deceptive conduct laws?
  • ASIC and the ACCC's crackdown on greenwashing has revealed some important lessons for avoiding greenwashing in the real estate space.
  • ASIC and the ACCC's action to date is just the start-all industries should follow suit.
  • Queensland is particularly exposed with the planning for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and the government's commitment to delivering a 'climate positive' Games.
  • Watch this space!

Read Kristy's latest article Sustainability in real estate-essential update for an overview of some key sustainability initiatives under review.

Kristy and our Real Estate lawyers would welcome a discussion regarding your businesses ESG strategy and can assist in drafting and reviewing commercial contracts to best achieve these outcomes.

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