Greenwashing

Energy retailer admits offsets ‘do not prevent or undo’ fossil fuels harms in greenwashing settlement

EnergyAustralia withdrew its Go Neutral product in July 2024, and says it has now “shifted its focus to direct emissions reductions”.

Melodie Michel

19 May 2025

Sustainable Finance

RBC drops sustainable finance goal citing changing methodology and greenwashing laws

The bank was aiming to provide C$500 billion in sustainable finance by the end of this year.

Melodie Michel

30 April 2025

Greenwashing

Clorox fined US$5.2mn for misleading consumers on origin of recycled plastics

The case is representative of the increased sophistication in greenwashing attempts – and growing attention to detail from regulators.

Melodie Michel

14 April 2025

Sustainability Talent

Research warns of hidden talent management costs of ESG U-turns

Rowing back on environmental, social and governance commitments risks a reputational backlash by workers.

Rachel Willcox

01 April 2025

Sustainable Marketing

Is greenhushing a good thing? Lessons from CSO Futures’ sustainable marketing event

"A lot of organisations share a lot of things about sustainability that, quite frankly, not a lot of people are interested in hearing."

Melodie Michel

28 March 2025

Sustainable Marketing

Purpose, greenwashing and the CMO x CSO relationship: Watch CSO Futures' webinar on sustainable marketing

Is communicating about sustainability always a good thing?

Melodie Michel

20 March 2025

Guest article

The EU’s Omnibus Proposal: A Reckless Retreat from Sustainability

"We needed to use the stick, not just the carrot, to push companies towards more sustainable corporate behaviour."

Melodie Michel

04 March 2025

Climate litigation

Consumers sue Apple over carbon-neutral watch claim

"The deceptive marketing distorted the marketplace by falsely differentiating Apple’s products on environmental grounds."

Melodie Michel

27 February 2025

Sustainable Finance

Greenwashing and inaccurate ESG reporting top list of investor concerns

These concerns appear to contribute to a 'say-do gap' in investors’ attitudes towards sustainable assets.

Melodie Michel

10 December 2024

Climate litigation

BlackRock greenwashing case tests enforceability of sustainable fund label rules

"We want other investment managers to heed the warning of this complaint."

Melodie Michel

18 October 2024