Greenwashing:
Time to stop the spin cycle
Course Overview
With both the Australian Security and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) targeting environmental and sustainability claims in recent years, greenwashing is no longer just a reputational risk – it’s a serious compliance issue. Companies are now facing multiple risks, including multi-million-dollar penalties, potential legal consequences and lasting damage to consumer trust.
This course is designed for Australian business professionals across a range of functional areas, including marketing and communications, operations, compliance, finance, reporting and sustainability.
Through a facilitated cohort experience, you will learn from leading experts – and also from your peers – about what a good ESG narrative looks like, how to identify and avoid greenwashing pitfalls, and how your role could contribute meaningfully to global sustainability efforts.
The development of this training course has been made possible with the expertise and generous support of Cahoot Learning and Salterbaxter.
Businesses are under increasing pressure to respond to consumer demands for environmentally responsible products and services. At the same time, presenting a company or its products as environmentally friendly, when they are not, undermines consumer trust and damages business reputations.”
Executive Director
UN Global Compact Network Australia
Expert spotlight
Dan Wilcock, Head of Sustainability Governance, UN Global Compact Network Australia
Dan has extensive background in corporate compliance, regulatory investigations and sustainability. He is legally qualified in Australia and Canada and holds a Master of Laws in Global Sustainability and Environmental Law. He has served in executive roles in government and the NFP sector, focusing on environmental policy, international relations, marketing law and antitrust law – key areas relating to greenwashing risks and ESG communications. He also serves on the Governance and Advisory Board of the Australian National Contact Point (AusNCP), which promotes the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct.
Hear it from our past attendees
“This is one of the most engaging short courses I’ve ever completed. The balance of reading materials, video, feedback opportunities and being able to review and share experiences exceeded my expectations. l expected to find the course valuable but I did not expect to find it so thoroughly enjoyable. The mix of technical information and practical, relevant, recent examples was also fantastic.”
“This was a wonderful course. I am left wanting to learn more and do more and I will be talking about what I’ve learnt both within and outside my organisation. I completed this course at a particularly busy time in my work schedule and at the outset was worried that I may need to abandon ship with competing priorities – no chance. I enjoyed this and was always looking forward to the time I carved out to complete this. Thank you.”
2026 Course Scheduled Calls
The scheduled calls for the 2026 Facilitated Rounds of the course are as follows
March 2026 Round
1. Pre-course Kick-off Meeting – Monday 16 March 1.00pm – 2.00pm AEDT via Zoom
2. OPTIONAL Open Office Hour #1 – Thursday 19 March 1.00pm – 2.00pm AEDT via Zoom
3. OPTIONAL Open Office Hour #2 – Wednesday 25 March 1.00pm – 2.00pm AEDT via Zoom
4. OPTIONAL Open Office Hour #3 – Monday 30 March 1.00pm – 2.00pm AEDT via Zoom
5. Wrap-up Meeting – Thursday 2 April 1.00pm – 2.00pm AEDT via Zoom
October 2026 Round
1. Pre-course Kick-off Meeting – Monday 12 October 1.00pm – 2.00pm AEDT via Zoom
2. OPTIONAL Open Office Hour #1 – Thursday 15 October 1.00pm – 2.00pm AEDT via Zoom
3. OPTIONAL Open Office Hour #2 – Wednesday 21 October 1.00pm – 2.00pm AEDT via Zoom
4. OPTIONAL Open Office Hour #3 – Monday 26 October 1.00pm – 2.00pm AEDT via Zoom
5. Wrap-up Meeting – Friday 30 October 1.00pm – 2.00pm AEDT via Zoom
Course Benefits
The purpose of this program is to equip you with the knowledge and skills required to identify and avoid greenwashing by learning from a range of experts and one another.
What you will learn:
- The foundations of sustainability
- How to identify examples of greenwashing
- Strategies to avoid greenwashing
- Ways to talk to others in your business about greenwashing and how to avoid it.
What you will gain:
- The ability to avoid false and misleading statements and claims in the context of sustainability
- Confidence to develop positive and credible ESG narratives
- Certificate of completion.
Registration is now open for our 2026 cohorts
Secure your place today and join hundreds of Australian professionals committed to building transparent, credible sustainability communications.
As part of the facilitated cohort experience, you will receive:
Guidance and inspiration
Live training sessions
Peer learning and collaboration
Practical, hands-on support
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the 'Greenwashing: Time to stop the spin cycle' course?
Why is the content of this course important in the Australian business landscape?
What is the time commitment required to complete the course?
We recommend setting aside at least 5 hours each week over the 3 week period to complete the course’s on-demand and live content.
Some participants do dedicate more than 15 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 dates and times for the live elements of the course are as follows for the 2026 rounds:
March 2026 Round
1. Pre-course Kick-off Meeting – Monday 16 March 1.00pm – 2.00pm AEDT via Zoom
2. OPTIONAL Open Office Hour #1 – Thursday 19 March 1.00pm – 2.00pm AEDT via Zoom
3. OPTIONAL Open Office Hour #2 – Wednesday 25 March 1.00pm – 2.00pm AEDT via Zoom
4. OPTIONAL Open Office Hour #3 – Monday 30 March 1.00pm – 2.00pm AEDT via Zoom
5. Wrap-up Meeting – Thursday 2 April 1.00pm – 2.00pm AEDT via Zoom
October 2026 Round
1. Pre-course Kick-off Meeting – Monday 12 October 1.00pm – 2.00pm AEDT via Zoom
2. OPTIONAL Open Office Hour #1 – Thursday 15 October 1.00pm – 2.00pm AEDT via Zoom
3. OPTIONAL Open Office Hour #2 – Wednesday 21 October 1.00pm – 2.00pm AEDT via Zoom
4. OPTIONAL Open Office Hour #3 – Monday 26 October 1.00pm – 2.00pm AEDT via Zoom
5. Wrap-up Meeting – Friday 30 October 1.00pm – 2.00pm AEDT via Zoom
What is the peer-to-peer component of the course?
Who is this course designed for?
What is the cost?
- UN Global Compact Network Australia Participant – $764.50
- Non-Participant – $984.50
How can I find out about the next course?
How is this course similar / different to your other greenwashing course?
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.