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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

BlackRock greenwashing case tests enforceability of sustainable fund label rules

Climate litigation

BlackRock greenwashing case tests enforceability of sustainable fund label rules

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

18 October 2024

Leveraging employee activism as a Chief Sustainability Officer

People & Culture

Leveraging employee activism as a Chief Sustainability Officer

Employee activists can be a powerful force for positive change – as long as leaders allow their voices to be heard.

19 September 2024

German court cracks down on greenwashing

Climate litigation

German court cracks down on greenwashing

Thursday's ruling is the latest attempt by European regulators to crack down on greenwashing tactics as companies seek to woo the eco-conscious consumer.

27 June 2024

Greenwashing soon to be punishable by fines of 4% of turnover in the EU

Policy & Standards

Greenwashing soon to be punishable by fines of 4% of turnover in the EU

Yesterday’s EU parliament vote signals an almost unanimous desire to get the Green Claims Directive over the line – with new details on what it will entail.

13 March 2024

Unilever CSO urges trade associations to ‘do better’ on climate

People & Culture

Unilever CSO urges trade associations to ‘do better’ on climate

Unilever is not opposed to withdrawing its membership from associations that refuse to adjust their positions on climate.

05 March 2024

EU bans unbacked green claims, early obsolescence

Policy & Standards

EU bans unbacked green claims, early obsolescence

Airlines, appliance and electronics manufacturers and FMCG firms will be most affected by the new law.

18 January 2024

How to manage evolving climate litigation risks

Policy & Standards

How to manage evolving climate litigation risks

The number of climate change court cases has more than doubled since 2017, and a growing number are filed against corporations.

14 December 2023

FCA finalises anti-greenwashing rules for sustainable investment

Policy & Standards

FCA finalises anti-greenwashing rules for sustainable investment

Consultation remains open on the regulator's anti-greenwashing rule guidance until January 2026.

29 November 2023

Between greenwashing and greenhushing: what is the right way to communicate sustainability plans?

People & Culture

Between greenwashing and greenhushing: what is the right way to communicate sustainability plans?

Companies have a lot to lose by practising "greenhushing".

06 October 2023