Greenwashing

South African retailers in all sectors should take note because the Climate Change Act’s provisions pave the way for sectoral greenhouse gas emission targets

Misleading marketing allows companies such as Astron Energy, BP, Engen, Sasol, Shell and TotalEnergies to avoid taking measures to address the climate crisis

The Advertising Regulatory Board said that the multinational energy giant’s advert regarding sustainable development was contradictory

Climate justice groups are leading the fight against those causing harm to our environment and climate

But some see carbon credits as a false solution because companies will use the system to avoid cutting their carbon emissions

The plastic bottles are now clear and the move is part of Coca Cola’s bid to be more environmentally friendly

The head of the Global Reporting Initiative says the practice deserves strong repudiation because it misleads investors and other stakeholders

From social selling and greenwashing to downtrading, analysts outline 2022 trends for the retail sector

A Just Share report on the AGMs of seven of SA’s biggest financiers found their climate commitments show promise, but timelines remain sketchy