ESG claims in the crosshairs: Litigation focused on environmental claims ticks up

Litigation over environmental, social, and governance (ESG) claims is increasing, with growing scrutiny on companies’ environmental marketing statements and accusations of greenwashing. Regulatory bodies like the FTC are updating guidelines, and both regulators and class action lawyers are demanding stronger evidence to back ESG claims. Brian Sylvester said, "Food and beverage companies must proactively ensure that all ESG-related claims are well-documented and defensible, as both regulators and class action lawyers are intensifying their focus on these representations."