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Only 20% of "Sustainable" Investment Funds Align with the Proposed Anti-Greenwashing Criteria

Only 20% of "Sustainable" Investment Funds Align with the Proposed Anti-Greenwashing Criteria

A report by Clarity AI reveals that 20% of sustainability-labeled investment funds classified as Article 8 would meet the criteria of proposed fund labeling rules aimed at reducing greenwashing risk.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|May 22nd, 2023|9:24 AM
Why Only 1 in 5 Consumers Trust Sustainability Claims—and How Brands Must Respond
Technology & Software
Policy, Regulation & Compliance

Why Only 1 in 5 Consumers Trust Sustainability Claims—and How Brands Must Respond

Discover strategies to overcome consumer skepticism on sustainability claims. Learn how transparency, pricing strategies, and AI can enhance brand trust and drive consumer loyalty.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|March 26th, 2025|1:11 PM
The FTC Heightens Scrutiny on Corporate Sustainability and Greenwashing Claims

The FTC Heightens Scrutiny on Corporate Sustainability and Greenwashing Claims

Increasing scrutiny on corporate sustainability claims and greenwashing regulations prompts divergent perspectives and calls for stricter enforcement, while companies are urged to enhance governance controls and procedures to verify sustainability claims.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|June 7th, 2023|10:20 AM
Beyond the Rhetoric: Redefining the Business Case for Sustainability
Policy, Regulation & Compliance
Manufacturing 4.0

Beyond the Rhetoric: Redefining the Business Case for Sustainability

The business case for sustainability is often overstated—discover how companies can close the gap between ESG rhetoric and meaningful, actionable impact
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|March 27th, 2025|3:27 PM
7 Biggest Examples of Greenwashing in Corporate Sustainability
Policy, Regulation & Compliance

7 Biggest Examples of Greenwashing in Corporate Sustainability

Discover seven high-profile cases of corporate greenwashing and learn how businesses can avoid misleading sustainability claims. Essential insights for executives and sustainability leaders
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|March 10th, 2025|5:09 PM
Plaintiffs Withdraw Greenwashing Lawsuit Against H&M

Plaintiffs Withdraw Greenwashing Lawsuit Against H&M

Plaintiffs Chelsea Commodore and Rakeedha Scarlett dropped a 2022 greenwashing lawsuit against H&M, highlighting the critical role of accurate sustainability information in the fashion industry.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|December 20th, 2023|1:13 PM