"Business Accountability" News Archive

The EU is harmonising packaging regulations to accelerate recycling and sustainability. Learn how the new Extended Producer Responsibility regulations impact businesses and packaging waste management.

Discover seven high-profile cases of corporate greenwashing and learn how businesses can avoid misleading sustainability claims. Essential insights for executives and sustainability leaders

Optimizing Compliance and Transparency: The Role of BOM Permissions in Digital Product Passports and ESPR

At the recent Fast Company Innovation Festival, industry leaders explored the essential elements required to establish a supply chain that prioritizes sustainability and ethical practices. The discussion revealed a stark reality: when consumers purchase everyday items, such as a set of bed sheets from a large retail chain, they often remain oblivious to the origins of those materials and the complexities of the associated supply chain. Unfortunately, many companies lack this transparency themselves.

Clorox's $8.25 million fine for false sustainability claims highlights the need for transparency in environmental marketing. Companies must ensure accurate, verifiable claims to avoid legal risks.