Tea Talk - Beyond ESG Reporting: The Risk of Greenwashing in 2025

As sustainability continues to shape business strategy and stakeholder expectations, organisations are under growing pressure to demonstrate their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments. Before focusing on compliance, it is important to understand why ESG reporting matters and how disclosure can be used as a management tool to strengthen governance, improve efficiency, and align actions with values.

At the same time, growing scrutiny from regulators, investors, and the public has increased the risk of greenwashing, where sustainability claims may be overstated, misleading, or lack proper evidence.

This session will explore:
· How organisations can avoid greenwashing by ensuring that their sustainability claims are accurate, transparent, and supported by evidence.
· The role of Boards and senior management in strengthening ESG governance and ensuring that reporting reflects genuine performance, not just perception.
· How governance and accountability in ESG disclosures can help build long-term stakeholder trust and organisational resilience.