by Jennifer Schappert | Jun 8, 2023 | ALERT, TRENDS, RBC intelligence
On 12 May, NGO People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) filed a greenwashing case with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against Textile Exchange for false and misleading claims relating to the organisation’s animal welfare certifications. As a next step,... by Emily Bucknell | Apr 3, 2023 | ALERT
Carbon finance company South Pole is facing allegations of greenwashing for allegedly overstating its climate claims. Companies will need to consider how they conduct due diligence when investing in carbon credits to ensure they are compliant with forthcoming... by Emily Bucknell | Jan 20, 2023 | ALERT, Enhanced due diligence
Eight organisations, including Greenpeace Canada, filed a complaint with the Competition Bureau Canada against the Sustainable Forestry Initiative for making misleading claims about the sustainability of its certification practices. This case is the most recent in a... 
by LIBBY ANNAT | Feb 1, 2023 | BRIEFS, RBC intelligence, Homepage carousel
There is a clear direction of travel against greenwashing in the EU, the UK and the US, through increased regulation and litigation. The implications of greenwashing extend further than misleading marketing and advertising communications to companies reporting... 
by Jennifer Schappert | Feb 1, 2023 | BRIEFS, RBC intelligence, RBC risk assessment, Due diligence alignment, Enhanced due diligence, Homepage carousel
The EU’s proposed Regulation on prohibiting products made with forced labour on its market is expected to come into force for companies in 2025. This Regulation will necessitate companies to have fully traceable supply chains and to respond to any investigation within...