Intermediate $349 5 hrs Certificate 3 learners enrolled Content current as of July 2026

Anti-Greenwashing Compliance — ACCC & ASIC

Professional certification in Australian anti-greenwashing compliance. 3 modules, 20 slides covering Australian Consumer Law (s18 misleading conduct), ASIC Act enforcement, ACCC Eight Principles for Environmental Claims, and the full body of Australian greenwashing case law. Real enforcement cases: Vanguard Renewables ($12.9M penalty for ESG fund misrepresentation), Mercer Superannuation ($11.3M for misleading sustainable investment claims), Active Super ($10.5M for Climate Active certification claims), and Santos (landmark climate litigation testing net-zero and clean energy claims). Covers ASIC Information Sheet 271, global greenwashing comparison (Australia vs EU Green Claims vs UK FCA Anti-Greenwashing Rule), interaction with AASB S1/S2 mandatory disclosures, and practical compliance framework with pre-publication screening process. RSustain Pre-Assurance Validator and Carbon Diagnostic tools. Updated for A$50M+ cumulative enforcement and ACCC shift from guidance to prosecution.

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What You'll Learn

  • Identify the legal bases for greenwashing enforcement under Australian Consumer Law, ASIC Act, and ACCC guidance
  • Explain the regulatory roles and jurisdictional boundaries of ASIC and ACCC in sustainability claims oversight
  • Analyse landmark enforcement cases including Vanguard ($12.9M), Mercer ($11.3M), and Active Super ($10.5M) penalties
  • Apply the ACCC Eight Principles for trustworthy environmental claims to marketing and product disclosures
  • Design an internal compliance framework to pre-screen sustainability claims before publication
  • Evaluate organisational exposure to greenwashing risk across fund disclosures, product labels, and corporate reporting
Instructor
RSustain Academy Faculty
Expert-led programme developed by sustainability practitioners with direct industry experience in ESG reporting, climate risk, and regulatory complian...

Delivery & Pricing

Format
Online Self-Paced
Price
$349
✅ 5-hour comprehensive programme
✅ Certificate on completion
✅ Lifetime access
Preview available after enrollment
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RSustain Academy — Australia & NZ Faculty

Programme content developed by practitioners experienced in AASB sustainability standards, NZ XRB climate disclosures, and APAC ESG governance frameworks.

AASB S1/S2 specialistsNZ climate disclosure practitionersAPAC ESG governance advisors

Frequently Asked Questions

What will I learn in this course?
This 5-hour programme covers: Identify the legal bases for greenwashing enforcement under Australian Consumer Law, ASIC Act, and ACCC guidance; Explain the regulatory roles and jurisdictional boundaries of ASIC and ACCC in sustainability claims oversight; Analyse landmark enforcement cases including Vanguard ($12.9M), Mercer ($11.3M), and Active Super ($10.5M) penalties; Apply the ACCC Eight Principles for trustworthy environmental claims to marketing and product disclosures.
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for Marketing Teams, Compliance Officers, Product Managers, Sustainability Communication Leads.
Are there any prerequisites?
No formal prerequisites. Basic understanding of sustainability concepts is helpful.
How is the course delivered?
Online self-paced — study anytime, anywhere with lifetime access
Do I get a certificate?
Yes — an RSustain Academy certificate is issued on completion
How long do I have access?
You receive lifetime access to all course materials from the moment you enrol.