Real Estate partner Kristy Dorney recently presented at the Property Council of Australia’s inaugural Queensland Sustainability Forum.

Kristy discussed ‘Compliance in a sustainable world’, including:

• What is greenwashing? Are you overstating your green credentials in breach of the misleading or deceptive conduct laws?
• ASIC and the ACCC’s crackdown on greenwashing has revealed some important lessons for avoiding greenwashing in the real estate space.
• ASIC and the ACCC’s action to date is just the start—all industries should follow suit.
• Queensland is particularly exposed with the planning for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and the government’s commitment to delivering a 'climate positive' Games.
• Watch this space!

Read Kristy’s latest article Sustainability in real estate—essential update for an overview of some key sustainability initiatives under review.

Kristy and our Real Estate lawyers would welcome a discussion regarding your businesses ESG strategy and can assist in drafting and reviewing commercial contracts to best achieve these outcomes.