A recent global survey of 1,400 sustainability executives showed that 58% of companies are engaging in “greenhushing” or intentionally decreasing their sustainability communications due to fear of facing government or public backlash. But what is greenhushing, and what are its consequences and impacts?
Topics covered by Kimberly Logue Ortega in the video linked below include:
• What “greenhushing” is and how it is related to greenwashing.
• Trends that have See more +
A recent global survey of 1,400 sustainability executives showed that 58% of companies are engaging in “greenhushing” or intentionally decreasing their sustainability communications due to fear of facing government or public backlash. But what is greenhushing, and what are its consequences and impacts?
Topics covered by Kimberly Logue Ortega in the video linked below include:
• What “greenhushing” is and how it is related to greenwashing.
• Trends that have led to increased greenhushing in recent years.
• Why some companies are intentionally decreasing sustainability communications.
• Litigation, reputational risks, and other consequences of greenhushing.
• How shareholders are using legal avenues to enforce open reporting and discussion of corporate sustainability goals.
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Kimberly Logue Ortega is an Associate Vice President in J.S. Held’s Environmental, Health & Safety - Risk & Compliance group. She specializes in environmental risk and compliance. With over 15 years of experience in the areas of environmental and natural resources law, Ms. Logue provides consulting and expert services for industrial facilities and law firms throughout the United States. She has extensive experience with assessing and managing potential and ongoing compliance obligations with innovative client-focused strategies. She conducts environmental compliance audits, advises clients on the development of effective environmental management systems, and conducts due diligence associated with mergers and acquisitions. She routinely supports clients on rulemaking and legislative efforts focused on environmental and natural resources issues.
Kim can be reached at [email protected] or +1 504 561 6563. See less -
