Legal action against sustainability or green claims (‘greenwashing’) is on the rise. Consumers and NGOs are increasingly seeking out legal avenues to hold companies accountable for allegedly misleading advertisements on sustainability. One of these avenues in the Netherlands is the Advertising Code Committee (ACC), which regularly handles complaints on greenwashing and other potential misleading statements.
Author
Jan Kloosterhuis
BrowsingJan Kloosterhuis is an Associate in Baker McKenzie, Amsterdam office.