Peters & Peters

12/10/2024

Dear Sunil,

Please find below a round-up of the latest ESG enforcement cases and case updates.

If you have any questions or there are any ESG-related issues affecting your business you would like to discuss, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Kind regards,

The P&P ESG team


New cases

SEC charges Keurig with making inaccurate statements about recyclability of K-cup beverage pod

The US Securities and Exchange Commission had charged Keurig with making inaccurate statements about the recyclability of its K-Cup beverage pods, having found that its actions violated the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Keurig did not admit or deny the SEC’s findings, but agreed to a cease and desist order and agreed to pay US$1.5 million civil penalty.

Read more

Updated cases

Vanguard’s greenwashing statements breached consumer investment laws

In July 2023, ASIC launched civil penalty proceedings against Vanguard, alleging that, between August 2018 and February 2021, it had made some false or misleading representations in respect of an allegedly responsible fund. Vanguard admitted most of ASIC’s allegations, but a dispute remained about liability issues.

In what is ASIC’s first greenwashing court outcome, in September 2024, the Federal Court ordered Vanguard to pay a penalty of AUS$12.9 million. In terms of loss and damages, it was held that the loss and damages manifested in the lost opportunity for investors to invest in accordance with their investment values, as opposed to financial loss to investors.

Read more

Latest insights

Meet our ESG experts

Keith Oliver

Head of International

Maria Cronin

Partner

Vlad Meerovich

Partner

Fred Kelly

Senior Associate

Alice McDonald

Senior Associate (Barrister)
12/10/2024

Dear Alka,

Please find below a round-up of the latest ESG enforcement cases and case updates.

If you have any questions or there are any ESG-related issues affecting your business you would like to discuss, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Kind regards,

The P&P ESG team


New cases

SEC charges Keurig with making inaccurate statements about recyclability of K-cup beverage pod

The US Securities and Exchange Commission had charged Keurig with making inaccurate statements about the recyclability of its K-Cup beverage pods, having found that its actions violated the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Keurig did not admit or deny the SEC’s findings, but agreed to a cease and desist order and agreed to pay US$1.5 million civil penalty.

Read more

Updated cases

Vanguard’s greenwashing statements breached consumer investment laws

In July 2023, ASIC launched civil penalty proceedings against Vanguard, alleging that, between August 2018 and February 2021, it had made some false or misleading representations in respect of an allegedly responsible fund. Vanguard admitted most of ASIC’s allegations, but a dispute remained about liability issues.

In what is ASIC’s first greenwashing court outcome, in September 2024, the Federal Court ordered Vanguard to pay a penalty of AUS$12.9 million. In terms of loss and damages, it was held that the loss and damages manifested in the lost opportunity for investors to invest in accordance with their investment values, as opposed to financial loss to investors.

Read more

Latest insights

Meet our ESG experts

Keith Oliver

Head of International

Maria Cronin

Partner

Vlad Meerovich

Partner

Fred Kelly

Senior Associate

Alice McDonald

Senior Associate (Barrister)
12/10/2024

Dear James,

Please find below a round-up of the latest ESG enforcement cases and case updates.

If you have any questions or there are any ESG-related issues affecting your business you would like to discuss, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Kind regards,

The P&P ESG team


New cases

SEC charges Keurig with making inaccurate statements about recyclability of K-cup beverage pod

The US Securities and Exchange Commission had charged Keurig with making inaccurate statements about the recyclability of its K-Cup beverage pods, having found that its actions violated the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Keurig did not admit or deny the SEC’s findings, but agreed to a cease and desist order and agreed to pay US$1.5 million civil penalty.

Read more

Updated cases

Vanguard’s greenwashing statements breached consumer investment laws

In July 2023, ASIC launched civil penalty proceedings against Vanguard, alleging that, between August 2018 and February 2021, it had made some false or misleading representations in respect of an allegedly responsible fund. Vanguard admitted most of ASIC’s allegations, but a dispute remained about liability issues.

In what is ASIC’s first greenwashing court outcome, in September 2024, the Federal Court ordered Vanguard to pay a penalty of AUS$12.9 million. In terms of loss and damages, it was held that the loss and damages manifested in the lost opportunity for investors to invest in accordance with their investment values, as opposed to financial loss to investors.

Read more

Latest insights

Meet our ESG experts

Keith Oliver

Head of International

Maria Cronin

Partner

Vlad Meerovich

Partner

Fred Kelly

Senior Associate

Alice McDonald

Senior Associate (Barrister)
12/10/2024

Dear Helen,

Please find below a round-up of the latest ESG enforcement cases and case updates.

If you have any questions or there are any ESG-related issues affecting your business you would like to discuss, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Kind regards,

The P&P ESG team


New cases

SEC charges Keurig with making inaccurate statements about recyclability of K-cup beverage pod

The US Securities and Exchange Commission had charged Keurig with making inaccurate statements about the recyclability of its K-Cup beverage pods, having found that its actions violated the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Keurig did not admit or deny the SEC’s findings, but agreed to a cease and desist order and agreed to pay US$1.5 million civil penalty.

Read more

Updated cases

Vanguard’s greenwashing statements breached consumer investment laws

In July 2023, ASIC launched civil penalty proceedings against Vanguard, alleging that, between August 2018 and February 2021, it had made some false or misleading representations in respect of an allegedly responsible fund. Vanguard admitted most of ASIC’s allegations, but a dispute remained about liability issues.

In what is ASIC’s first greenwashing court outcome, in September 2024, the Federal Court ordered Vanguard to pay a penalty of AUS$12.9 million. In terms of loss and damages, it was held that the loss and damages manifested in the lost opportunity for investors to invest in accordance with their investment values, as opposed to financial loss to investors.

Read more

Latest insights

Meet our ESG experts

Keith Oliver

Head of International

Maria Cronin

Partner

Vlad Meerovich

Partner

Fred Kelly

Senior Associate

Alice McDonald

Senior Associate (Barrister)
12/10/2024

Dear Fred,

Please find below a round-up of the latest ESG enforcement cases and case updates.

If you have any questions or there are any ESG-related issues affecting your business you would like to discuss, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Kind regards,

The P&P ESG team


New cases

SEC charges Keurig with making inaccurate statements about recyclability of K-cup beverage pod

The US Securities and Exchange Commission had charged Keurig with making inaccurate statements about the recyclability of its K-Cup beverage pods, having found that its actions violated the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Keurig did not admit or deny the SEC’s findings, but agreed to a cease and desist order and agreed to pay US$1.5 million civil penalty.

Read more

Updated cases

Vanguard’s greenwashing statements breached consumer investment laws

In July 2023, ASIC launched civil penalty proceedings against Vanguard, alleging that, between August 2018 and February 2021, it had made some false or misleading representations in respect of an allegedly responsible fund. Vanguard admitted most of ASIC’s allegations, but a dispute remained about liability issues.

In what is ASIC’s first greenwashing court outcome, in September 2024, the Federal Court ordered Vanguard to pay a penalty of AUS$12.9 million. In terms of loss and damages, it was held that the loss and damages manifested in the lost opportunity for investors to invest in accordance with their investment values, as opposed to financial loss to investors.

Read more

Latest insights

Meet our ESG experts

Keith Oliver

Head of International

Maria Cronin

Partner

Vlad Meerovich

Partner

Fred Kelly

Senior Associate

Alice McDonald

Senior Associate (Barrister)
12/10/2024

Dear Zee,

Please find below a round-up of the latest ESG enforcement cases and case updates.

If you have any questions or there are any ESG-related issues affecting your business you would like to discuss, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Kind regards,

The P&P ESG team


New cases

SEC charges Keurig with making inaccurate statements about recyclability of K-cup beverage pod

The US Securities and Exchange Commission had charged Keurig with making inaccurate statements about the recyclability of its K-Cup beverage pods, having found that its actions violated the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Keurig did not admit or deny the SEC’s findings, but agreed to a cease and desist order and agreed to pay US$1.5 million civil penalty.

Read more

Updated cases

Vanguard’s greenwashing statements breached consumer investment laws

In July 2023, ASIC launched civil penalty proceedings against Vanguard, alleging that, between August 2018 and February 2021, it had made some false or misleading representations in respect of an allegedly responsible fund. Vanguard admitted most of ASIC’s allegations, but a dispute remained about liability issues.

In what is ASIC’s first greenwashing court outcome, in September 2024, the Federal Court ordered Vanguard to pay a penalty of AUS$12.9 million. In terms of loss and damages, it was held that the loss and damages manifested in the lost opportunity for investors to invest in accordance with their investment values, as opposed to financial loss to investors.

Read more

Latest insights

Meet our ESG experts

Keith Oliver

Head of International

Maria Cronin

Partner

Vlad Meerovich

Partner

Fred Kelly

Senior Associate

Alice McDonald

Senior Associate (Barrister)
12/10/2024

Dear Hélène,

Please find below a round-up of the latest ESG enforcement cases and case updates.

If you have any questions or there are any ESG-related issues affecting your business you would like to discuss, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Kind regards,

The P&P ESG team


New cases

SEC charges Keurig with making inaccurate statements about recyclability of K-cup beverage pod

The US Securities and Exchange Commission had charged Keurig with making inaccurate statements about the recyclability of its K-Cup beverage pods, having found that its actions violated the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Keurig did not admit or deny the SEC’s findings, but agreed to a cease and desist order and agreed to pay US$1.5 million civil penalty.

Read more

Updated cases

Vanguard’s greenwashing statements breached consumer investment laws

In July 2023, ASIC launched civil penalty proceedings against Vanguard, alleging that, between August 2018 and February 2021, it had made some false or misleading representations in respect of an allegedly responsible fund. Vanguard admitted most of ASIC’s allegations, but a dispute remained about liability issues.

In what is ASIC’s first greenwashing court outcome, in September 2024, the Federal Court ordered Vanguard to pay a penalty of AUS$12.9 million. In terms of loss and damages, it was held that the loss and damages manifested in the lost opportunity for investors to invest in accordance with their investment values, as opposed to financial loss to investors.

Read more

Latest insights

Meet our ESG experts

Keith Oliver

Head of International

Maria Cronin

Partner

Vlad Meerovich

Partner

Fred Kelly

Senior Associate

Alice McDonald

Senior Associate (Barrister)
12/10/2024

Dear BMC,

Please find below a round-up of the latest ESG enforcement cases and case updates.

If you have any questions or there are any ESG-related issues affecting your business you would like to discuss, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Kind regards,

The P&P ESG team


New cases

SEC charges Keurig with making inaccurate statements about recyclability of K-cup beverage pod

The US Securities and Exchange Commission had charged Keurig with making inaccurate statements about the recyclability of its K-Cup beverage pods, having found that its actions violated the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Keurig did not admit or deny the SEC’s findings, but agreed to a cease and desist order and agreed to pay US$1.5 million civil penalty.

Read more

Updated cases

Vanguard’s greenwashing statements breached consumer investment laws

In July 2023, ASIC launched civil penalty proceedings against Vanguard, alleging that, between August 2018 and February 2021, it had made some false or misleading representations in respect of an allegedly responsible fund. Vanguard admitted most of ASIC’s allegations, but a dispute remained about liability issues.

In what is ASIC’s first greenwashing court outcome, in September 2024, the Federal Court ordered Vanguard to pay a penalty of AUS$12.9 million. In terms of loss and damages, it was held that the loss and damages manifested in the lost opportunity for investors to invest in accordance with their investment values, as opposed to financial loss to investors.

Read more

Latest insights

Meet our ESG experts

Keith Oliver

Head of International

Maria Cronin

Partner

Vlad Meerovich

Partner

Fred Kelly

Senior Associate

Alice McDonald

Senior Associate (Barrister)
12/10/2024

Dear Maria,

Please find below a round-up of the latest ESG enforcement cases and case updates.

If you have any questions or there are any ESG-related issues affecting your business you would like to discuss, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Kind regards,

The P&P ESG team


New cases

SEC charges Keurig with making inaccurate statements about recyclability of K-cup beverage pod

The US Securities and Exchange Commission had charged Keurig with making inaccurate statements about the recyclability of its K-Cup beverage pods, having found that its actions violated the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Keurig did not admit or deny the SEC’s findings, but agreed to a cease and desist order and agreed to pay US$1.5 million civil penalty.

Read more

Updated cases

Vanguard’s greenwashing statements breached consumer investment laws

In July 2023, ASIC launched civil penalty proceedings against Vanguard, alleging that, between August 2018 and February 2021, it had made some false or misleading representations in respect of an allegedly responsible fund. Vanguard admitted most of ASIC’s allegations, but a dispute remained about liability issues.

In what is ASIC’s first greenwashing court outcome, in September 2024, the Federal Court ordered Vanguard to pay a penalty of AUS$12.9 million. In terms of loss and damages, it was held that the loss and damages manifested in the lost opportunity for investors to invest in accordance with their investment values, as opposed to financial loss to investors.

Read more

Latest insights

Meet our ESG experts

Keith Oliver

Head of International

Maria Cronin

Partner

Vlad Meerovich

Partner

Fred Kelly

Senior Associate

Alice McDonald

Senior Associate (Barrister)
12/10/2024

Dear Alice,

Please find below a round-up of the latest ESG enforcement cases and case updates.

If you have any questions or there are any ESG-related issues affecting your business you would like to discuss, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Kind regards,

The P&P ESG team


New cases

SEC charges Keurig with making inaccurate statements about recyclability of K-cup beverage pod

The US Securities and Exchange Commission had charged Keurig with making inaccurate statements about the recyclability of its K-Cup beverage pods, having found that its actions violated the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Keurig did not admit or deny the SEC’s findings, but agreed to a cease and desist order and agreed to pay US$1.5 million civil penalty.

Read more

Updated cases

Vanguard’s greenwashing statements breached consumer investment laws

In July 2023, ASIC launched civil penalty proceedings against Vanguard, alleging that, between August 2018 and February 2021, it had made some false or misleading representations in respect of an allegedly responsible fund. Vanguard admitted most of ASIC’s allegations, but a dispute remained about liability issues.

In what is ASIC’s first greenwashing court outcome, in September 2024, the Federal Court ordered Vanguard to pay a penalty of AUS$12.9 million. In terms of loss and damages, it was held that the loss and damages manifested in the lost opportunity for investors to invest in accordance with their investment values, as opposed to financial loss to investors.

Read more

Latest insights

Meet our ESG experts

Keith Oliver

Head of International

Maria Cronin

Partner

Vlad Meerovich

Partner

Fred Kelly

Senior Associate

Alice McDonald

Senior Associate (Barrister)
12/10/2024

Dear Alka,

Please find below a round-up of the latest ESG enforcement cases and case updates.

If you have any questions or there are any ESG-related issues affecting your business you would like to discuss, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Kind regards,

The P&P ESG team


New cases

SEC charges Keurig with making inaccurate statements about recyclability of K-cup beverage pod

The US Securities and Exchange Commission had charged Keurig with making inaccurate statements about the recyclability of its K-Cup beverage pods, having found that its actions violated the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Keurig did not admit or deny the SEC’s findings, but agreed to a cease and desist order and agreed to pay US$1.5 million civil penalty.

Read more

Updated cases

Vanguard’s greenwashing statements breached consumer investment laws

In July 2023, ASIC launched civil penalty proceedings against Vanguard, alleging that, between August 2018 and February 2021, it had made some false or misleading representations in respect of an allegedly responsible fund. Vanguard admitted most of ASIC’s allegations, but a dispute remained about liability issues.

In what is ASIC’s first greenwashing court outcome, in September 2024, the Federal Court ordered Vanguard to pay a penalty of AUS$12.9 million. In terms of loss and damages, it was held that the loss and damages manifested in the lost opportunity for investors to invest in accordance with their investment values, as opposed to financial loss to investors.

Read more

Latest insights

Meet our ESG experts

Keith Oliver

Head of International

Maria Cronin

Partner

Vlad Meerovich

Partner

Fred Kelly

Senior Associate

Alice McDonald

Senior Associate (Barrister)
12/10/2024

Dear Helen,

Please find below a round-up of the latest ESG enforcement cases and case updates.

If you have any questions or there are any ESG-related issues affecting your business you would like to discuss, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Kind regards,

The P&P ESG team


New cases

SEC charges Keurig with making inaccurate statements about recyclability of K-cup beverage pod

The US Securities and Exchange Commission had charged Keurig with making inaccurate statements about the recyclability of its K-Cup beverage pods, having found that its actions violated the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Keurig did not admit or deny the SEC’s findings, but agreed to a cease and desist order and agreed to pay US$1.5 million civil penalty.

Read more

Updated cases

Vanguard’s greenwashing statements breached consumer investment laws

In July 2023, ASIC launched civil penalty proceedings against Vanguard, alleging that, between August 2018 and February 2021, it had made some false or misleading representations in respect of an allegedly responsible fund. Vanguard admitted most of ASIC’s allegations, but a dispute remained about liability issues.

In what is ASIC’s first greenwashing court outcome, in September 2024, the Federal Court ordered Vanguard to pay a penalty of AUS$12.9 million. In terms of loss and damages, it was held that the loss and damages manifested in the lost opportunity for investors to invest in accordance with their investment values, as opposed to financial loss to investors.

Read more

Latest insights

Meet our ESG experts

Keith Oliver

Head of International

Maria Cronin

Partner

Vlad Meerovich

Partner

Fred Kelly

Senior Associate

Alice McDonald

Senior Associate (Barrister)
12/10/2024

Dear shaun,

Please find below a round-up of the latest ESG enforcement cases and case updates.

If you have any questions or there are any ESG-related issues affecting your business you would like to discuss, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Kind regards,

The P&P ESG team


New cases

SEC charges Keurig with making inaccurate statements about recyclability of K-cup beverage pod

The US Securities and Exchange Commission had charged Keurig with making inaccurate statements about the recyclability of its K-Cup beverage pods, having found that its actions violated the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Keurig did not admit or deny the SEC’s findings, but agreed to a cease and desist order and agreed to pay US$1.5 million civil penalty.

Read more

Updated cases

Vanguard’s greenwashing statements breached consumer investment laws

In July 2023, ASIC launched civil penalty proceedings against Vanguard, alleging that, between August 2018 and February 2021, it had made some false or misleading representations in respect of an allegedly responsible fund. Vanguard admitted most of ASIC’s allegations, but a dispute remained about liability issues.

In what is ASIC’s first greenwashing court outcome, in September 2024, the Federal Court ordered Vanguard to pay a penalty of AUS$12.9 million. In terms of loss and damages, it was held that the loss and damages manifested in the lost opportunity for investors to invest in accordance with their investment values, as opposed to financial loss to investors.

Read more

Latest insights

Meet our ESG experts

Keith Oliver

Head of International

Maria Cronin

Partner

Vlad Meerovich

Partner

Fred Kelly

Senior Associate

Alice McDonald

Senior Associate (Barrister)
12/10/2024

Dear Rebecca,

Please find below a round-up of the latest ESG enforcement cases and case updates.

If you have any questions or there are any ESG-related issues affecting your business you would like to discuss, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Kind regards,

The P&P ESG team


New cases

SEC charges Keurig with making inaccurate statements about recyclability of K-cup beverage pod

The US Securities and Exchange Commission had charged Keurig with making inaccurate statements about the recyclability of its K-Cup beverage pods, having found that its actions violated the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Keurig did not admit or deny the SEC’s findings, but agreed to a cease and desist order and agreed to pay US$1.5 million civil penalty.

Read more

Updated cases

Vanguard’s greenwashing statements breached consumer investment laws

In July 2023, ASIC launched civil penalty proceedings against Vanguard, alleging that, between August 2018 and February 2021, it had made some false or misleading representations in respect of an allegedly responsible fund. Vanguard admitted most of ASIC’s allegations, but a dispute remained about liability issues.

In what is ASIC’s first greenwashing court outcome, in September 2024, the Federal Court ordered Vanguard to pay a penalty of AUS$12.9 million. In terms of loss and damages, it was held that the loss and damages manifested in the lost opportunity for investors to invest in accordance with their investment values, as opposed to financial loss to investors.

Read more

Latest insights

Meet our ESG experts

Keith Oliver

Head of International

Maria Cronin

Partner

Vlad Meerovich

Partner

Fred Kelly

Senior Associate

Alice McDonald

Senior Associate (Barrister)
12/10/2024

Dear Hannah,

Please find below a round-up of the latest ESG enforcement cases and case updates.

If you have any questions or there are any ESG-related issues affecting your business you would like to discuss, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Kind regards,

The P&P ESG team


New cases

SEC charges Keurig with making inaccurate statements about recyclability of K-cup beverage pod

The US Securities and Exchange Commission had charged Keurig with making inaccurate statements about the recyclability of its K-Cup beverage pods, having found that its actions violated the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Keurig did not admit or deny the SEC’s findings, but agreed to a cease and desist order and agreed to pay US$1.5 million civil penalty.

Read more

Updated cases

Vanguard’s greenwashing statements breached consumer investment laws

In July 2023, ASIC launched civil penalty proceedings against Vanguard, alleging that, between August 2018 and February 2021, it had made some false or misleading representations in respect of an allegedly responsible fund. Vanguard admitted most of ASIC’s allegations, but a dispute remained about liability issues.

In what is ASIC’s first greenwashing court outcome, in September 2024, the Federal Court ordered Vanguard to pay a penalty of AUS$12.9 million. In terms of loss and damages, it was held that the loss and damages manifested in the lost opportunity for investors to invest in accordance with their investment values, as opposed to financial loss to investors.

Read more

Latest insights

Meet our ESG experts

Keith Oliver

Head of International

Maria Cronin

Partner

Vlad Meerovich

Partner

Fred Kelly

Senior Associate

Alice McDonald

Senior Associate (Barrister)
12/10/2024

Dear Ana de,

Please find below a round-up of the latest ESG enforcement cases and case updates.

If you have any questions or there are any ESG-related issues affecting your business you would like to discuss, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Kind regards,

The P&P ESG team


New cases

SEC charges Keurig with making inaccurate statements about recyclability of K-cup beverage pod

The US Securities and Exchange Commission had charged Keurig with making inaccurate statements about the recyclability of its K-Cup beverage pods, having found that its actions violated the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Keurig did not admit or deny the SEC’s findings, but agreed to a cease and desist order and agreed to pay US$1.5 million civil penalty.

Read more

Updated cases

Vanguard’s greenwashing statements breached consumer investment laws

In July 2023, ASIC launched civil penalty proceedings against Vanguard, alleging that, between August 2018 and February 2021, it had made some false or misleading representations in respect of an allegedly responsible fund. Vanguard admitted most of ASIC’s allegations, but a dispute remained about liability issues.

In what is ASIC’s first greenwashing court outcome, in September 2024, the Federal Court ordered Vanguard to pay a penalty of AUS$12.9 million. In terms of loss and damages, it was held that the loss and damages manifested in the lost opportunity for investors to invest in accordance with their investment values, as opposed to financial loss to investors.

Read more

Latest insights

Meet our ESG experts

Keith Oliver

Head of International

Maria Cronin

Partner

Vlad Meerovich

Partner

Fred Kelly

Senior Associate

Alice McDonald

Senior Associate (Barrister)
12/10/2024

Dear Devianna,

Please find below a round-up of the latest ESG enforcement cases and case updates.

If you have any questions or there are any ESG-related issues affecting your business you would like to discuss, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Kind regards,

The P&P ESG team


New cases

SEC charges Keurig with making inaccurate statements about recyclability of K-cup beverage pod

The US Securities and Exchange Commission had charged Keurig with making inaccurate statements about the recyclability of its K-Cup beverage pods, having found that its actions violated the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Keurig did not admit or deny the SEC’s findings, but agreed to a cease and desist order and agreed to pay US$1.5 million civil penalty.

Read more

Updated cases

Vanguard’s greenwashing statements breached consumer investment laws

In July 2023, ASIC launched civil penalty proceedings against Vanguard, alleging that, between August 2018 and February 2021, it had made some false or misleading representations in respect of an allegedly responsible fund. Vanguard admitted most of ASIC’s allegations, but a dispute remained about liability issues.

In what is ASIC’s first greenwashing court outcome, in September 2024, the Federal Court ordered Vanguard to pay a penalty of AUS$12.9 million. In terms of loss and damages, it was held that the loss and damages manifested in the lost opportunity for investors to invest in accordance with their investment values, as opposed to financial loss to investors.

Read more

Latest insights

Meet our ESG experts

Keith Oliver

Head of International

Maria Cronin

Partner

Vlad Meerovich

Partner

Fred Kelly

Senior Associate

Alice McDonald

Senior Associate (Barrister)