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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

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