Greenwashing: how EU firms can validate their green claims

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Internal Market and Environment committees adopted on Wednesday their position on the rules on how firms can validate their environmental marketing claims. The so-called green claims directive complements the already-approved EU ban on greenwashing. It defines what kind of information companies have to provide […]

Greening the bond markets: MEPs approve new standard to fight greenwashing

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. First standard in the world to define green bonds  Issuers complying with the standard also commit to green transition plans  Rules also regulate external reviewers of European green bonds  MEPs on Thursday adopted a new voluntary standard for the use of a “European Green […]

Parliament backs new rules for sustainable, durable products and no greenwashing

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, MEPs backed draft legislation to improve product labelling and durability and to put a stop to misleading claims. With 544 votes to 18 and 17 abstentions, plenary approved the proposal for a new directive on empowering consumers for the green transition. Its […]

Legislators strike deal on a new standard to fight greenwashing in the bond markets

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. EU negotiators on Tuesday struck a deal creating the first best in class standard for the issuing of green bonds. The “European Green Bonds Standard” (EUGBS), which companies issuing a bond can choose to comply with, will primarily enable investors to orient their investments […]

5 ways to tackle greenwashing, according to UN experts

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Douglas Broom, Senior Writer, Formative Content This blog has been written using 100% renewable materials, has generated zero emissions and protected the rainforests! Of course that’s not true but neither are many similar claims and the United Nations […]

Circular Economy: Commission proposes new consumer rights and a ban on greenwashing

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission is proposing to update the EU consumer rules to empower consumers for the green transition. The updated rules will ensure that consumers can take informed and environment-friendly choices when buying their products. Consumers will have a right to know how long […]

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