What You Need to Know

Key takeaway #1: To reduce risk of litigation and regulatory exposure, companies should review, verify, and substantiate any green claims, especially claims regarding generalized corporate environmental stewardship and net zero commitments.

Last week, New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against JBS USA Food Company and JBS USA Food Company Holdings (JBS USA), which together make up the American subsidiary of the world’s largest beef product producer, JBS S.A. The suit alleges that JBS USA engaged in “greenwashing,” misleading consumers about its environmental impact goals. The suit is one amongst many state attorney general lawsuits related to greenwashing or ESG claims, which have spanned across the aisle and been initiated by both Democratic and Republican attorneys general.Continue Reading Attorneys General of Both Political Parties Remain Focused On Greenwashing