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All Things Internal Audit: Unmasking Greenwashing

In this episode, David Petrisky, director of professional standards at the IIA, as he dives into the hot topic of greenwashing with Edith Wong, managing director at FTI Consulting, and Brian Wilmot, attorney at Paul Hastings. They unpack the challenges of navigating environmental claims, share eye-opening cases, and offer practical tips for auditors tackling greenwashing and other ESG-related risks.

Host:

David Petrisky

Dir. Professional Standards, The IIA

Guests:

Edith Wong

Managing Director, FTI Consulting

Brian Wilmot

Compliance and Regulatory Counseling and Investigations and White Collar Defense Practices Attorney, Paul Hastings LLP

Key points

  • Introduction to Greenwashing (00:00:02 - 00:00:42)
  • Definition and Legal Context of Greenwashing (00:00:42 - 00:01:20)
  • Examples and Cases of Greenwashing (00:02:23 - 00:03:30)
  • Challenges in Environmental Claims and Reporting (00:01:45 - 00:02:23, 00:03:38 - 00:04:50)
  • Regulatory and Litigation Activity (00:01:45 - 00:02:23, 00:05:09 - 00:06:27)
  • Non-Financial Reporting and Corporate Communications (00:06:27 - 00:07:19)
  • Global Frameworks and Standards (00:09:07 - 00:11:02)
  • Role of Internal Auditors in Addressing Greenwashing (00:11:07 - 00:12:32, 00:17:07 - 00:18:47)
  • Preventative Practices and Governance Structures (00:13:06 - 00:15:09)
  • Industry-Specific Concerns and Risks (00:15:21 - 00:16:55)

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