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April 03, 2024
EU sparks greenwashing fears over "100% recycled plastic" claims
EU intends to adopt new rules on recycled plastic bottles, sparking discontent and raising questions from environmental groups and other recycling stakeholders, accusing the EU of indirectly encouraging greenwashing.
April 01, 2024APAC companies lack Scope 3 emissions reduction targets, report says
56% of Asia-Pacific companies have not included Scope 3 emissions reduction in their net-zero goals, according to Taiwanese CSR think tank CSRone’s 2024 Taiwan and Asia-Pacific Sustainability Report Status and Trends report released on March 29.
April 01, 2024Dutch court rules KLM green claims was greenwashing
District Court of Amsterdam determined on March 20 that an advertising campaign for Sustainable Aviation Fuel and other environmental measures by the Dutch flag carrier, KLM, was deemed "greenwashing."
March 25, 2024UK regulator can fine up to 10% of global turnover for greenwashing
In the UK, 40% of large businesses face hefty fines for greenwashing in 2024, as stringent consumer protection regulations implemented by the Competitions and Markets Authority and the EU take effect.
March 22, 2024Hundreds of firms drop SBTi net-zero commitments due to Scope 3 challenges
The Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) continues to track the implementation of net-zero commitments among businesses. In its latest update, 239 companies are marked as "Commitment Removed", including major multinational corporations such as Microsof
March 21, 2024Top 10 greenwashing fine rankings with car, retail giants on the list
With greenwashing penalties expected to rise in frequency and severity in increasing in certain jurisdictions, a German startup focused on plastic reduction, CleanHub, has compiled a ranking of the largest greenwashing fines given out to date.
March 19, 2024South Korea industry giants accused of greenwashing over double counting
Two major South Korean corporate giants have been accused of greenwashing over improperly claiming greenhouse gas emissions reduction. The companies were reported to Korea Fair Trade Commission and Korea Environmental Industry and Technology Institute. Th
March 19, 2024Public and private sectors join forces to explore carbon reduction solutions
Business Today held the 4th ESG Sustainability Taiwan International Summit in Taipei on March 18, inviting government bodies as well as Taiwanese companies to share their low-carbon practices.
March 14, 2024EU parliament backs tighter rules to tackle greenwashing
The European Parliament passed several green bills during the meeting on Mar. 12, including imposing severe penalties to company for greenwashing behavior and requiring member states to promote building renovations to improve energy efficiency.
March 13, 2024Experts warn of greenwashing in Thailand's Bio-Circular-Green model
The Thai government's green energy project has sparked concerns about agricultural land justice, with some villagers protesting forced land acquisition.