greenwashing

EU member states agreed to allow fossil fuel companies to qualify for green investment funds if they also invest in low-carbon projects like renewables or carbon capture. The decision softens the European Commission's stricter proposal to exclude fossil fuel exploration from green funds, drawing criticism from environmental groups who call it greenwashing.

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is criticized for failing to represent Vermonters, using public funds for a greenwashing campaign on Vermont Public, and prioritizing image management over addressing wildlife threats. The letter alleges mismanagement, lack of staff diversity, and neglect of public interests by the department and state leadership.

MEPs are addressing passenger rights and other issues including electricity grid, nuclear funding, emissions permits, and greenwashing. The article highlights these topics as part of their current agenda.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has sued Grill’d burger chain for allegedly greenwashing through its Tree Day Tuesday campaign by overstating donations. The lawsuit claims Grill’d misrepresented its environmental contributions for over three years.

Hotels and service providers often falsely market themselves as eco-friendly. The article provides guidance on identifying such misleading greenwashing claims.

A report by University of Miami researchers found that 98% of environmental claims made by 33 major global meat and dairy companies, including Wisconsin-based operations like Saputo Cheese and Tyson Foods, are 'greenwashing' due to lack of supporting evidence. The study highlights that only three claims were backed by peer-reviewed research, comparing corporate tactics to those of the fossil fuel industry in misleading consumers about climate impact.