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‘Toxic Cover-up’: UN Draws Red Line Around Net Zero Greenwashing
The UN’s chief called Tuesday for an end to a “toxic cover-up” by companies as a sweeping report said they cannot claim to be net zero if they invest in new fossil fuels, cause deforestation or offset emissions instead of reducing them.…
Greta Thunberg to eschew COP27 in Egypt, saying summit is ‘greenwashing’
Issued on: 31/10/2022 - 06:53
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg said on Sunday she will skip next month's COP27 talks in Egypt, slamming the global summit as a forum…
‘Greenwashing’ mars Qatar’s carbon-neutral World Cup promise
When Qatar was awarded hosting duties for the biggest event in football, the Gulf nation promised to host "the first carbon neutral World Cup". While organisers have introduced several green initiatives,…
Why environmentalists went after Canada’s biggest bank for alleged greenwashing | CBC News
Standing in the rain in downtown Montreal, Kukpi7 (Chief) Judy Wilson lifts her fist in defiance outside a branch of the Royal Bank of Canada. Wilson's gesture goes largely unnoticed by the shoppers who hurry past, but her efforts to hold…
Shell accused of ‘greenwashing its harmful activities’ following partnership with…
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British Cycling is facing criticism from environmental campaign groups after signing a long-term partnership deal with Shell.
The partnership, which was…
Big business likes to trumpet ESG credentials. But a ‘greenwashing’ reckoning could be…
As the 2020s progress, discussions about climate change, the environment and issues related to equality and diversity are at the forefront of many people's minds.The corporate world is no exception, with banks, energy producers and a host…
Social media greenwashing by fossil fuel interests ‘rampant’: Study
A key feature of the companies' posts was how often they were about their sponsorship of sports events or charity, as opposed to talking about what they sell.
"In principle those kinds of activities should be applauded. The issue becomes…
Rising cyberthreats, integrity risks, greenwashing concerns creating openings for frauds: EY report
Rapidly-rising cyberthreats, integrity risks and greenwashing concerns in environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices are creating openings for fraud and unethical conduct, said EY’s recent Global Integrity Report.Organisations…
UK’s worst branded polluters accused of greenwashing and urged to do more to protect…
The dozen companies named in a survey as being responsible for 70% of the branded packaging pollution found in the UK have been accused of "greenwashing" and urged to do more to protect the environment.Around 4,000 volunteers…