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‘There’s so much in flux right now in terms of rules that everybody is probably a bit vulnerable’
Product should only be used when other options exhausted, say proponents
New laws and shortcomings of just-in-time logistics mean businesses pay more attention to due diligence
Environmental, social and governance criteria are back on the agenda — despite rising energy prices, climate change and global conflict
Plus, the rising legal heat over green marketing claims
Plus, an interview with Jonathan Reynolds, UK shadow secretary for business, energy and industrial strategy
Plus, how many high-polluting companies slide by in the bond market
CMA to investigate eco-friendly statements by Asos, Boohoo and Asda’s George brand
Plus, what does inflation mean for sustainable shopping?
Plus, carbon offsets and lobbying pose greenwashing risks
Critics say some offset projects have far less impact than they claim, and allegations of greenwashing are growing
Financial regulators clamp down on companies misleading investors by overstating the greenness of their funds
Whistleblower Desiree Fixler on her greenwashing allegations against DWS
UK supermarket could not substantiate claims over products’ environmental impact, ASA watchdog rules
Stefan Hoops catapulted into centre of Germany’s latest corporate scandal
Asoka Wöhrmann to step down from Germany’s top asset manager at the end of next week
Asset manager accused of misleading investors about ESG factors in its financial products
Plus, millions knock on famine’s door and US cracks down on greenwashing
In an industry awash with ESG ratings and rankings, the FT’s Charlotte Middlehurst explores how investors can avoid the greenwashers
Regulators globally are seeking common ways of assessing companies’ environmental performance
ESG funds are popular, but research has found the sector is rife with greenwashing. Lawyers warn a reckoning is coming
Brands are urged to come clean on their environmental credentials
Plus, a twist in the European fight over gas and nuclear
Plus, businesses assess the pros and cons of B Corp certification
Plus, growth of ESG data revenue invites fresh scrutiny and government institutions hit with climate-related litigation
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