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To mitigate the turmoil in the carbon credit market caused by the frequent occurrence of greenwashing incidents, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is expected to finalize guidelines for carbon credits as early as September. These guidel

The European Union continues its relentless campaign against corporate greenwashing, with its latest move aimed at the major carbon emitter aviation industry.

The Science Based Targeting Initiative (SBTi) will allow companies to offset Scope 3 emissions using carbon credits, a move that could trigger greenwashing controversies or significantly change the renewable energy certificate (REC) and carbon credit mark

According to global consulting firm Kearney, over 70% of executives in the Asia-Pacific region expressed reluctance to publicly disclose carbon reduction plans due to greenwashing anxieties.

Nike has dodged a potential lawsuit following a judge's dismissal of the case related to greenwashing due to insufficient evidence.

EU intends to adopt new rules on recycled plastic bottles, sparking discontent and raising questions from environmental groups and other recycling stakeholders, accusing the EU of indirectly encouraging greenwashing.

District Court of Amsterdam determined on March 20 that an advertising campaign for Sustainable Aviation Fuel and other environmental measures by the Dutch flag carrier, KLM, was deemed "greenwashing."

In the UK, 40% of large businesses face hefty fines for greenwashing in 2024, as stringent consumer protection regulations implemented by the Competitions and Markets Authority and the EU take effect.

With greenwashing penalties expected to rise in frequency and severity in increasing in certain jurisdictions, a German startup focused on plastic reduction, CleanHub, has compiled a ranking of the largest greenwashing fines given out to date.

Two major South Korean corporate giants have been accused of greenwashing over improperly claiming greenhouse gas emissions reduction. The companies were reported to Korea Fair Trade Commission and Korea Environmental Industry and Technology Institute. Th

The European Parliament passed several green bills during the meeting on Mar. 12, including imposing severe penalties to company for greenwashing behavior and requiring member states to promote building renovations to improve energy efficiency.

The Thai government's green energy project has sparked concerns about agricultural land justice, with some villagers protesting forced land acquisition.