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How to Prevent Greenwashing in Sustainable Finance

  • 16 Mei 2024
  • Lintas Sektor
  • Online

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Background

The phenomenon of greenwashing within the realm of sustainable finance poses a substantial challenge, as it has the potential to deceive investors, damage the trustworthiness of ecofriendly investment opportunities, and impede advancements in sustainable practices. It is imperative to address and mitigate greenwashing to preserve the authenticity and efficacy of investments geared towards environmental sustainability. Identifying and implementing effective measures is key to navigating these hurdles and fostering the growth of a truly sustainable financial sector.

This session will examine:
• Transparency and disclosure requirements
• Greenwashing as a new risk
• The role that boards play protecting the organization from Greenwashing
• A closer look at Silicon Valley case studies
• Regulatory frameworks and oversight
• Employee engagement in sustainability initiatives
• Training and development on sustainable practices

Objective

The objective of this event is to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of greenwashing as a new risk, strategies and tools to prevent greenwashing, regulatory frameworks and disclosure requirements.

Participant
Academics, Industry, etc
Speaker
  • Emmanuel Rondeau (Visiting Professor at The London Institute of Banking & Finance )
  • Gihan Hyde (CEO & Founder of CommUnique )