In a world increasingly focused on the effects of climate change
and its contributory factors it is likely that corporations will be
closely scrutinised in relation to their climate-related policies
and statements. Failure to substantiate claims or claims about
actions with little practical effect are likely to be noticed and
publicised leading to reputational loss.
Highly motivated groups such as Extinction Rebellion have
demonstrated their willingness to target companies involved in
'green-washing'.1
In some cases, companies may face actions from regulators such
as those brought in the past in relation to claimed product
performance.2
Claims that products are 'energy efficient' or have been
produced in a more 'environmentally sustainable way' are
likely to undergo greater scrutiny. Increasingly, companies are
making claims about offsetting emissions associated with services,
flights for example, or manufacturing of products. In such cases it
will be important
