Greens slam European Commission for ‘buckling’ attempts to tackle greenwashing
The European Green Party has described the European Commission’s decision to withdraw the proposed Green Claims Directive as ‘deeply irresponsible’….
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Withdrawal of Green Claims Directive would leave firms ‘adrift in a sea of greenwashing’
Plans to withdraw the Green Claims Directive would leave “consumers and businesses adrift in a sea of greenwashing as policymakers…
Marketing without greenwashing – why it’s time for SMEs to speak up about their sustainability wins
Op-ed by Andrew Sheehan, founder of SustainabilityExamples.com. The other day, I had one of those rare, honest conversations with a…
Just 14% of Canadians currently investing in energy transition opportunities
Just 14% of Canadians are currently taking advantage of investment opportunities in the energy transition space, despite the returns it…
New greenwashing powers should prompt firms to ensure ‘rigorous governance’ around sustainability messaging
New enforcement powers targeting greenwashing in the UK should act as a catalyst for businesses to ensure ‘rigorous governance’ around…
Professional buyers just as susceptible to greenwashing, study suggests
A new study has suggested that purchasing managers, despite their professional expertise, are just as susceptible as the general public…
Two fifths of Irish firms lack a dedicated sustainability function
Some 39% of Irish firms have no sustainability function in place, while just 21% have adopted a climate transition plan,…
Investors likely to opt for green bonds, even if they aren’t as ‘green’ as they seem
Investors are more likely to opt for ‘green bonds‘, even when the actual environmental impact of said bonds is negligible,…
92% of investors worry that ESG initiatives can harm short-term performance
Some 92% of investors believe that ESG-related investments can jeopardise short-term performance, even though they recognise their long-term potential, a…
Coca-Cola accused of greenwashing during Paris 2024 Olympics
French environmental group France Nature Environnement (FNE) has filed a complaint against Coca-Cola Europacific Partners France for alleged ‘greenwashing‘ during…