Spotlight on greenwashing under the Competition Act

In this article — "Spotlight on greenwashing under the Competition Act" — we discuss how environmental claims relating to company products, services and business activities may be subject to increased scrutiny following recent competition law changes. The best defence remains to make claims that are responsible and made on a supportable basis. Going forward, organizations can use this opportunity to review the nature and extent of their statements on climate-related and other environmental matters for compliance.

This article is authored by Michelle Lally, partner, Competition/Antitrust and Foreign Investment group; Shuli Rodal, partner and Chair, Competition and Foreign Investment group and Chair, Competition/Antitrust group; Kaeleigh Kuzma, partner, Competition/Antitrust and Foreign Investment group; Jason Comerford, partner, Corporate group, and John Valley, partner, Corporate group and Chair, Environmental, Social and Governance group.

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