The Dual Rise of Net Zero Commitment and Greenwashing Claims


Companies navigating the energy transition continue to face pressure from various stakeholders to manage greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and net-zero commitments have increasingly become not just an approach for addressing energy-transition risks, but also an expectation from certain investors, shareholders, and governmental authorities. At the same time, there is also heightened scrutiny of emission reduction and sustainability claims and a rising tide of greenwashing litigation. This panel will explore the different issues raised by a establishing a net zero commitment and how to mitigate the risk of greenwashing claims arising from such commitments.