Greenwashing News
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Public faith in sustainability reports is rising globally—but more than half of people still don't trust company claimsCSR
Public faith in sustainability reports is rising globally—but more than half of people still don't trust company claims
Asians are far more likely to believe what is written in sustainability reports than Europeans or Americans, according to a GRI study. Are Asian companies better at sustainability reporting? Or are Asians more susceptible to greenwashing? -
Can global brands avoid 'greenwash' with new forest-saving plan?After failing to end deforestation in supply chains by 2020, a coalition of multinationals will develop a roadmap for each commodity, but green groups say time is running short.
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Mixed messages on coal funding from AIIB as it launches new climate change investment frameworkPolicy & Finance
Mixed messages on coal funding from AIIB as it launches new climate change investment framework
The Chinese-backed bank would not finance coal-fired power plants, its president declared. But environmentalists noted that the bank’s policy still leaves the door open to coal-related projects. -
CIMB targeted by Indonesian NGOs for funding coal plants as Malaysian bank prepares to stage sustainability eventEnergy
CIMB targeted by Indonesian NGOs for funding coal plants as Malaysian bank prepares to stage sustainability event
CIMB has been called out for financing planet-warming coal-fired power plants in Indonesia the week before it is to stage its flagship sustainability event, The Cooler Earth Summit.
Greenwashing Opinion
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When it comes to sustainability, the tobacco industry should stop blowing smoke– The tobacco industry has so many environmental violations—on top of its health impacts—that it’s the worst kind greenwashing. -
The corporate world is helping to combat coronavirus—but mind the virus-washing– Are companies genuinely trying to help, or are they using the Covid-19 pandemic as a marketing opportunity? And what are the dos and don'ts of communicating in the Covid-era? -
Three ways to tell if corporations are genuine about fighting climate change– Ensia asks experts how we can separate legitimate climate plans from hollow claims.
Videos
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Lawyers file complaint against BP for misleading 'greenwash' in new ad campaign– In the video, environmental law group ClientEarth compares the oil and gas giant's advertisements on its low-carbon investments to a burger chain claiming that they’re vegan because they’ve got salad on the menu.
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