From Regulatory Scrutiny to Litigation Risk: How to Protect the Business When Making Sustainability Claims
This event is exclusive to BRC Retail Members and by invitation only.
The BRC, in partnership with RPC, invites you to an exclusive roundtable breakfast session focused on navigating the evolving landscape of sustainability claims in business.
Why Attend?
With sustainability and ESG claims under increasing regulatory scrutiny, businesses face growing risks—from compliance challenges to potential litigation. This session brings together legal leaders to discuss how to protect your organization, avoid greenwashing pitfalls, and stay ahead of regulatory and legal developments.
Starting at 8.30 AM, the event will feature sessions on:
- Creating an inclusive culture in practice
- Spheres of influence
- Recruitment and onboarding
- Retention, promotion and opportunity
- What's on the horizon for D&I?
- Flexible working and family-friendly measures
- Preventing sexual harassment and ban on NDAs
- Gender pay gap and menopause action plans
What to Expect
- Networking Breakfast: Connect with peers and industry experts over breakfast (9:00–9:30am).
- Expert-Led Discussion: Engage in a 90-minute interactive session (9:30–11:00am) featuring:
- The latest updates from UK consumer regulators on green claims, including DMCCA developments
- Practical tips for mitigating greenwashing and social washing risks in advertising and marketing
- Insights into the UK’s evolving sustainability reporting regime and its impact on annual reports.
- Key red flags and “watch outs” for directors to avoid greenwashing risk.
- Litigation Focus: Explore the rise of greenwashing and social washing as litigation risks, including:
- Key trends and recent developments in ESG and greenwashing litigation.
- The increasing prevalence of class actions and what to expect next.
- Actionable strategies for General Counsel to protect their business from litigation risk.
- Optional Networking: Continue the conversation with fellow attendees after the session (11:00–11:30am).
Who Should Attend?
This event is designed for General Counsel and senior legal professionals seeking practical guidance and peer insights on managing sustainability claims and associated risks in today’s regulatory environment.
Spaces are limited. Register now to secure your place at this essential session for legal leaders in the retail sector.
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