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European Commission intends to withdraw Green Claims Directive

Policy & Standards

European Commission intends to withdraw Green Claims Directive

The European Parliament's largest party EPP asked the Commission to kill the Directive this week.

20 June 2025

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

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”.

19 May 2025

RBC drops sustainable finance goal citing changing methodology and greenwashing laws

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.

30 April 2025

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

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.

14 April 2025

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

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.

01 April 2025

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

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."

28 March 2025

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

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?

20 March 2025

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

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."

04 March 2025

Consumers sue Apple over carbon-neutral watch claim

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."

27 February 2025

Greenwashing and inaccurate ESG reporting top list of investor concerns

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.

10 December 2024