While there is little literature focusing on companies’ disclosure of their environmental, governance, and social (ESG) outcomes, there is a growing call for investors to consider ESG holistically in ...

Sustainable living has become a source of anxiety for individuals navigating climate collapse while also being a source of profit for corporations. It’s never been more profitable for a company to go ...

Are your investment managers greenwashing? Greenwashing is generally seen as intentional misrepresentation of a mutual fund by its manager to claim that the fund intends to be “sustainable,” , ...

Global greenwashing cases dropped by 12% in 2024, but high-severity incidents rose over 30%. In 2023, nearly 30% of companies flagged for greenwashing were repeat offenders by 2024. The E.U. saw a ...

LONDON, June 4 (Reuters) - Market watchdogs across the European Union have punished few instances of "greenwashing" by financial firms, partly because regulators don't have enough resources to use ...

As the effects of the climate crisis become increasingly clear, the market for “eco-friendly” products has become more and more lucrative, and politically significant. From household cleaner brands to ...

At least three false advertising cases were filed accusing companies of ‘greenwashing,’ or making false claims about the sustainability of products or services. Credit: Romolo Tavani/Adobe Stock ...

Jeff Bezos (right) and U.S. Special Climate Envoy, John Kerry attend the Climate Week NYC Leaders' Reception on Sept. 20, 2021 in New York City. It's a week where dozens of companies are announcing ...

Greenwashing is a term used to describe situations where companies mislead consumers by claiming to be eco-friendly or sustainable as a marketing scheme rather than as a core principle of their ...

You’ve seen the labels: eco-friendly, sustainable, recyclable, recycled, compostable, biodegradable, natural, plastic-free, and more. And because you care about the planet, you probably buy products ...