Greenwashing

Published on 20/06/2025 – 15:53 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT The European Commission intends to withdraw a proposal aimed at combating so-called «greenwashing» by ensuring companies’ environmental claims are accurate, substantiated and independently …

ADVERTISEMENT It’s not uncommon to see products sold on shop shelves that market themselves as ‘carbon neutral’ or ‘environmentally friendly’. But these claims are not always clear or backed up …

The European Commission has emphasised the need for accurate consumer information, not ‘vague or false claims’. European Union authorities have started action against 20 airlines for misleading “greenwashing” practices. In …

A “climate-controlled” sausage. New trousers labeled “recycled.” A “sustainable” airline ticket. More and more, big brands are using taglines like these to cater to their green-minded customers. And more and …

No punishment imposed on firm, which used ‘misleading and therefore illegal’ adverts to bolster green credentials. A Dutch court has issued a ruling that considers national airline KLM guilty of …

UK authorities have the power to fine a tenth of businesses’ global turnover if greenwashing has been proven, and a recent report finds that almost half of big businesses in …