Course curriculum

  • Chapter 1: Introduction

    • 1.1 Why Sustainability Claims Matter

    • 1.2 Definitions of Greenwashing

    • 1.3 Types of Greenwashing (Part 1)

    • 1.4 Types of Greenwashing (Part 2)

    • 1.5 Consequences and Risks of Greenwashing

  • Chapter 2: Regulatory Frameworks that Cover Greenwashing in Singapore

    • 2.1 Civil Liability Mechanisms

    • 2.2 Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act (2003) or “CPFTA”

    • 2.3 Common Law Doctrine of Misrepresentation

    • 2.4 Misrepresentation Act 1967

    • 2.5 Financial Sector Regulations

  • Chapter 3: Other Anti-Greenwashing Guidelines

    • 3.1 Singapore Code of Advertising Practice

    • 3.2 Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCS) Guide on Quality-Related Claims

    • 3.3 MAS Information Paper on Good Disclosure Practices for Retail ESG Funds

    • 3.4 MAS Guide on Responsible Financial Content Creation

  • Chapter 4: Strengthening the Financial Ecosystem against Greenwashing

    • 4.1 Finance for Net Zero (FiNZ) Action Plan

    • 4.2 Singapore-Asia Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance

  • Conclusion

    • Conclusion

  • Assessment

    • Instructions

    • Questions