Global Greenwashing:
Time to stop the spin cycle

The content is relevant to the full range of teams across organisations, including marketing and communications, sustainability, compliance, operations, and finance teams, as well as senior leadership within organisations.

The course is to be completed over a 3-week period from commencement date. It is structured as an on-demand course, so you have control over when to start. The total time commitment is approximately 12 hours to complete the core content. A range of optional resources are also provided for participants to go deeper into topics of particular interest.

We recommend setting aside at least 4 hours each week over the 3- week period to complete the core content.

Some participants do dedicate more than 12 hours to the course, depending on the level of detail they want to go into certain topics and optional readings. All course materials remain accessible to participants after the official course period end.

The course gives participants the opportunity to engage with peers from other sectors and countries through the interactive learning platform. Learners will proceed through the course in a virtual cohort with others who are completing the course at a similar time.

This course is presented on the Cahoot Learning social-learning platform. Cahoot Learning believes in the power of collaborative learning to drive meaningful change. While this course is delivered on-demand, it is designed to foster a dynamic, interactive learning experience – one that goes beyond simply imparting information and encourages active engagement and the sharing of insights.

A group of like-minded professionals will be exploring “greenwashing” alongside you. This collaborative approach allows you to learn from each other’s experiences, challenges and successes, creating a rich, multifaceted understanding of the subject matter.

This course is open to you for 21-days, giving you ample time to delve into the content, reflect on the key takeaways, and engage with your peers. This format enables a more iterative, solution-focused approach, where you have the opportunity to collectively brainstorm ideas, share practical tips, and identify actionable steps to apply in your own work.

So, as you embark on your learning journey, we encourage you to engage actively with your peers, share your experiences, and draw inspiration from one another.

Together, we can navigate these complex challenges and unlock the potential for meaningful, lasting change.

Here are some tips:

• Ask open-ended questions that might invite thoughtful responses.
• Stimulate curiosity, interest, and discussion.
• Share resources that you have found useful.
• Start new discussion topics in General Discussion.
• Want to respond directly to someone @mention them and they will receive a notification of your comment.

This course has been developed to support a variety of professional roles. The content is relevant to teams across organisations including marketing and communications, sustainability, compliance, operations, finance team as well as senior leadership within organisations.

To promote equitable access, the cost of the course varies, depending on your business location around the world. Tiered registration fees are based on the World Bank Economy Classification:

• High income countries – AUD$600
• Upper-middle income countries – AUD$400
• Lower-middle and Low income countries – AUD$200

Please note: Participants of the UN Global Compact are eligible for a 20% discount. Contact your local Country Network to receive a discount code.

The UNGCNA has developed two versions of the greenwashing course, enabling you to select the option that best meets your particular needs.

Global Greenwashing: Time to Stop the Spin Cycle is available fully on-demand to business professionals around the world. There are no set start dates and no live events, so you have complete freedom to choose your own 3-week block to complete the course. Global Greenwashing also provides content on regulatory frameworks from more than 20 jurisdictions around the world, catering to professionals who work for multinational companies and to those based in a range of jurisdictions. The course content also tracks the UN Environment Programme’s Guidelines for Providing Product Sustainability Information.

Greenwashing: Time to Stop the Spin Cycle is the original, Australia-specific version of the course. This version of the course is fully-facilitated by experts, with some live sessions, and participants go through the course real-time with a cohort of fellow professionals. The direct peer-to-peer engagement enriches the learning and experience for all. The course content also tracks the ACCC’s 8 principles for trustworthy environmental claims. The Australian course is run at defined times throughout the year (see our website for upcoming sessions), or custom facilitated cohorts are also available to your business upon request.