Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Greenwashing Guidance Checklist

Reprinted from: LexisNexis | 10/30/2024

Cadwalader partners Alix Prentice and Duncan Grieve and associate Sharon Takhar authored an article, “Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Greenwashing Guidance Checklist,” published by LexisNexis on October 30.

The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)'s anti-greenwashing rule, in effect since May 31, 2024, requires firms to ensure that any references to the sustainability characteristics of a product or service are consistent, fair, clear and not misleading. Alix, Duncan, and Sharon discuss the anti-greenwashing rule instituted by the FCA and related FCA guidance, including a detailed discussion of rule guidance best practices.

Read the full article here.