Environmental News Bits

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Download the document. This research report aims to enhance the legal community’s understanding of climate-related ‘greenwashing’ litigation.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

With carbon offset claims at risk of being viewed as greenwashing, corporate buyers are concerned about properly evaluating credits. Download the report Consistent with 2023 survey results, MRV, cost, and permanence are prioritized components for corporate buyers purchasing carbon removal credits.

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Net Zero Carbon Offsets Greenwashing 147

GreenBiz

MARCH 22, 2021

You can download the entire report here. But offsetting is seen as transitional — and controversial: Some critics view it as greenwash. Aviation is plotting a sustainable course. Joel Makower. Mon, 03/22/2021 - 00:05. This article originally appeared in the State of Green Business 2021. Modern aviation had never seen a year like 2020.

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Corporate Knights

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

He sees many approaching sustainability much as large corporations have: first by greenwashing, then by isolating the subject as an elective, then by gradually introducing it into core courses. Schulich's Valente feels that business schools have a responsibility to shape a new kind of leader and is frustrated by foot-dragging.

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Greenwashing Chief Sustainability Officer Corporate Social Responsibility Academics 320

ESG Today

JUNE 5, 2023

The new downloadable Excel-based database will be updated quarterly and maintained by Sustainable Fitch’s Research team, with information collected from sources including government statements, media reports, participation in sustainable finance working groups, and others.

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3BL Media

JULY 17, 2024

This disconnect between offsetting and real-world impact has led to many organizations receiving PR blowback, accusations of greenwashing, and even lawsuits for achieving less carbon impact than they report. The carbon landscape is complicated.

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Climate Change Carbon Offsets Decarbonize Greenwashing 260

Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The current lack of regulation for these emerging markets has led to concerns that poor quality or low ambition schemes could create a ‘wild west’ that allows certain industries or businesses to greenwash, while also missing out on opportunities to maximise benefits for nature and people.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 31, 2022

You man run the risk of being accused of greenwashing, only acting sustainably when it is cheap or convenient. This messaging must be corrected to avoid potential greenwashing accusations. Any of your past and future claims and commitments may also be brought into question.

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Carbon Offsets Net Zero Greenwashing CDP 130

3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

As climate demands become more pressing and greenwashing accusations are on the rise, it is no surprise that Forrester noted that ‘more rigor and transparency are coming to ESG ratings, data and analytics,’” said Pierre-Francois Thaler, co-founder and CEO at EcoVadis. About EcoVadis.

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Analytics Supply Chains Supply Chain Greenwashing 130

3BL Media

APRIL 15, 2024

At the same time, Pompeian set out to elevate the olive oil industry to achieve new standards of accountability, transparency, and sustainability that avoid any hint of greenwashing. Especially for the farmers and their families.” – Teresa Garcia López, Director of Sustainability and Environment, Pompeian Download Pompeian's case-study here.

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3BL Media

APRIL 25, 2022

But in the worst-case scenario, it can easily become a vehicle for greenwashing—a marketing push fueled by vague commitments that won’t be mentioned again until next year’s Earth Day. While greenwashing is still far too prevalent, many companies are being recognized [3] for their substantive sustainability efforts.

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Climate Change Greenwashing Net Zero Supply Chains 130

B the Change

OCTOBER 8, 2022

During our conversation, Enck addressed the crucial need for companies to be held accountable for the environmental impacts their products make, as well as the major problem with chemical recycling and the abundance of greenwashing among companies taking “environmental action.” Greenwashing Groups?

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Greenwashing Waste Manufacturing Shipping 131

Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 13, 2024

The full report and survey findings can be downloaded here. Greenwashing also remains a major concern among industry insiders, with 94% of respondents believing it is prevalent in the UK. Download the full report for free on the ESS Expo website here.

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Carbon Offsets Net Zero Greenwashing Climate Change 59

Sustainability Update

JANUARY 21, 2025

Rather, the goals are aligned with the EUs climate and environmental goals to: Create a consistent definition of sustainability regarding economic activities Support companies in their effort to plan and finance their green transition Protect against greenwashing Accelerate financing of projects that are sustainable Want to keep reading?

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B the Change

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Greenwashing” practices create confusion among consumers and potentially will lead to public backlash against sustainability claims. I think largely the problem here is there isn’t enough access to genuine ethical alternatives, which makes it time consuming for the consumer especially as they look to avoid greenwashing.

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Greenwashing Climate Change 90

Strategic Sustainability Consulting

JULY 7, 2021

Without a realistic, actionable plan in place, companies are either ignoring climate impacts or simply greenwashing. To download the full report, click here. GreenBiz with partner Black & Veatch conducted online surveys and interviews with sustainability leadership at Fortune 500 companies.

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Data Analytics Analytics Green Bonds Digital Transformation 98

Sustainable Development Network

DECEMBER 16, 2021

For years, the lack of consensus on the key principles defining an “SDG-aligned” or “sustainable” business has created confusion and enabled greenwashing. You can download an infographic summary of the Framework and visit the Food Sector and the SDGs webpage for more resources.

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Supply Chains Supply Chain Greenwashing Academics 52

We Mean Business Coalition

AUGUST 23, 2023

The EU Green Taxonomy was designed to accelerate the flow of money into green companies and projects, while simultaneously protecting investors from greenwashing accusations. The EU Green Taxonomy represents an ambitious and commendable endeavour to guide financial flows towards sustainable companies and projects and combat greenwashing.

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Sphera

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Speaking of the need for standardized metrics for net-zero pledges, the issue of greenwashing in net-zero pledges was also addressed during COP27. Greenwashing happens when companies or organizations make misleading statements about the sustainability of their products and services. . Download the 2022 Safety Report.

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Net Zero Climate Change Greenwashing Decarbonize 52

Eco Coach

MARCH 10, 2020

If you’re just starting out and would like project ideas, be sure to download our FREE Beginner’s Guide to Going Green. Below each take-away are a couple of questions to consider in applying these lessons to your organization: 1. There are 50+ low-cost and no-cost project ideas to start or grow sustainability at your organization.

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Chief Sustainability Officer Greenwashing Waste 52

B the Change

JUNE 22, 2022

We cannot afford slow movers, fake movers, or any form of greenwashing.” Download this practical guide from B Lab that features information to help business leaders understand the intersection of climate action and social justice and advance a justice-centered approach to climate action.

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Net Zero Climate Change COP26 Greenwashing 105

B the Change

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

& Canada provides this downloadable resource, the Board Playbook , to lay out the process and demystify the risks. In the race to attract these sustainable shoppers, empty slogans and greenwashing campaigns are no longer viable options to draw an informed public.

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Impact Investing Greenwashing Development 80

Eco Coach

APRIL 21, 2020

Just purchasing carbon offsets and taking one or two actions may sound great for PR purposes, but it will be considered greenwashing by the large majority of customers and consumers. and will backfire.

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Carbon Offsets Climate Change Greenwashing Development 52

B the Change

JULY 7, 2022

Download this free report to learn how the stakeholder model as practiced by B Corps is gaining global traction and validation. Indeed, one of the greatest challenges in sustainable finance is how to be sure whether an operation or investment is actually sustainable or simply greenwashing. Why Is Sustainable Finance Important?

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Banking Chief Sustainability Officer Impact Investing Paris Agreement 98

B the Change

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Source: GlobeScan Despite recent discussions about greenwashing, the study reveals that consumers remain interested in sustainability marketing communications, and most of those who have heard or read about a company’s sustainability messaging say that they trust these communications. Consumers trust sustainability marketing communications.

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Sustainability Matters

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

The updated Check Locally logo is designed to reduce consumer confusion and to ensure that brands are not greenwashing with misleading ARL logos on packs. The logo includes a link to arl.org.au , which is connected to Recycle Mate so that all of the disposal information is current and accurate.

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Waste Manufacturing Greenwashing Development 59

We Mean Business Coalition

MARCH 16, 2023

It builds credibility As climate change becomes an ever-more prominent subject, accusations of greenwashing are becoming more common. Download We Mean Business Coalition, CDP, Ceres and EDF climate transition action plan guidance here. However, only 0.4% This is where our consolidated guidance and templates can help.

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Net Zero CDP Bend the Curve Climate Change 52

Chris Hall

MARCH 11, 2022

With corporates uploading sustainability information to the platform, there remains scope for greenwashing. The reporting can downloaded and sent to auditors so that they can cross check the ESG data,” he says.

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Climate Change Banking Net Zero Greenwashing 52

Jon Hale

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

The report, ably written this year by Morningstar sustainability analyst Alyssa Stankiewicz, can be downloaded here: Download the Sustainable Funds U.S. Improving transparency will help reduce the mismatch between investor expectations and their sustainable investments, which I think is at the root of a lot of greenwashing concerns.

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