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French court found TotalEnergies guilty of greenwashing and making false climate claims regarding natural gas promotion.
French court ruled TotalEnergies guilty of greenwashing over net-zero claims.
Volkswagen transitions from emissions cheating scandal (Dieselgate) to embracing e-mobility and climate leadership.
EPA issued a notice of violation to Volkswagen for using diesel emissions defeat devices.
Shell announced a net-zero emissions commitment by 2050 as part of corporate rebranding.
A Dutch court issued a landmark ruling requiring Shell to reduce carbon emissions by 45% by 2030.
French court ruled TotalEnergies guilty of greenwashing over net-zero claims.
TotalEnergies was convicted of greenwashing over false claims of carbon neutrality.
ExxonMobil announced a commitment to achieve net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050.
Internal documents reveal ExxonMobil possessed accurate knowledge of climate change risks and predictions since the 1970s.
BP-owned carbon offset company's credits found to be 80% dubious.
BP reached a historic $20.8 billion settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
TotalEnergies accused of greenwashing at COP29 while maintaining significant fossil fuel operations.
French court ruled TotalEnergies violated EU greenwashing law by making false carbon neutrality claims.
Greenpeace filed a landmark lawsuit against TotalEnergies alleging greenwashing of net-zero climate commitments in French court.
TotalEnergies found guilty of greenwashing in Paris court for false climate and sustainability claims.
Greenpeace France releases film documenting TotalEnergies' fossil fuel greenwashing practices.
TotalEnergies faces trial in France over allegations of greenwashing in its environmental claims.
Greenpeace France releases film documenting TotalEnergies' fossil fuel greenwashing practices.
French court penalized TotalEnergies for making deceptive environmental claims.
Amazon co-founded The Climate Pledge and committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
Top brands purchasing Amazon carbon credits linked to suspected timber laundering scam.
TotalEnergies found guilty of greenwashing in Paris court for false climate and sustainability claims.
French court penalized TotalEnergies for making deceptive environmental claims.
TotalEnergies found guilty of greenwashing in Paris court for false climate and sustainability claims.
TotalEnergies faces trial in France over allegations of greenwashing in its environmental claims.
Volkswagen announces $86 billion electrification strategy to compete with Tesla.
Volkswagen settled U.S. emissions fraud charges with a $2.7 billion environmental trust established by the EPA.
Volkswagen announces $86 billion electrification strategy to compete with Tesla.
Volkswagen agreed to pay $14.7 billion to settle allegations related to diesel emissions violations.
TotalEnergies was convicted of greenwashing over false claims of carbon neutrality.
French court found TotalEnergies guilty of greenwashing and making false climate claims regarding natural gas promotion.
UK Advertising Standards Authority ruled that Shell's 'Drive Carbon Neutral' advertising campaign misled consumers and violated advertising standards.
Shell successfully appeals a climate-related court ruling brought by environmental groups in the Netherlands.
BP announces commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, positioning itself as the first major oil company to make such a pledge.
BP announced a reduction in its emissions reduction goal from 40% to 25%, signaling a strategic pivot toward oil and gas investment.
Italian newspapers greenwashed the bonds of national oil champion Eni.
Italian court ruled against ENI for making false carbon neutrality claims in a landmark greenwashing case.
French court ruled TotalEnergies violated EU greenwashing law by making false carbon neutrality claims.
Greenpeace filed a landmark lawsuit against TotalEnergies alleging greenwashing of net-zero climate commitments in French court.
Shell continues oil production at record levels while pursuing green energy rebranding.
Dutch environmental group launches climate case against Shell to stop investment in new oil and gas fields.
TotalEnergies faces trial in France over allegations of greenwashing in its environmental claims.
Greenpeace France releases film documenting TotalEnergies' fossil fuel greenwashing practices.
BP's sponsorship of British cultural institutions exposed as cynical greenwashing tactic.
BP-owned carbon offset company's credits found to be 80% dubious.
FTC filed complaint against Chevron for misleading climate advertising claims.
Chevron ordered to pay $9.5 billion for rainforest contamination in Ecuador.
Shell announced the abandonment of its Arctic drilling program following significant public protest.
UK Advertising Standards Authority ruled that Shell's 'Drive Carbon Neutral' advertising campaign misled consumers and violated advertising standards.
Coca-Cola faced a legal complaint from ClientEarth for making misleading '100% recyclable' claims.
Coca-Cola identified as the world's worst plastic polluter for the fifth consecutive year by Break Free From Plastic.
Marathon Petroleum spent millions lobbying against climate policy while publicly promoting sustainability commitments.
U.S. announces record oil and gas pollution penalty against Marathon Oil.
BP announced a reduction in its emissions reduction goal from 40% to 25%, signaling a strategic pivot toward oil and gas investment.
BP announces commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, positioning itself as the first major oil company to make such a pledge.
Italian court ruled against ENI for making false carbon neutrality claims in a landmark greenwashing case.
Italian newspapers greenwashed the bonds of national oil champion Eni.
A $9 million renewable energy Ponzi scheme was investigated and prosecuted.
A $5 billion carbon credit fraud scandal has emerged in Germany's carbon credit market.
French court penalized TotalEnergies for making deceptive environmental claims.
TotalEnergies accused of greenwashing at COP29 while maintaining significant fossil fuel operations.
An anti-poverty activist and Democratic mega-donor pleaded guilty to a massive carbon credit scam.
Florida regulatory authorities allowing major companies to pollute waterways without enforcement action.
Boohoo launches sustainability agenda in response to Leicester factory scandal exposure.
Boohoo exposed for modern slavery conditions and workers paid below minimum wage in Leicester factories.
Campaign calls for Norway to end Equinor sponsorship due to fossil fuel greenwashing.
Equinor faces backlash over Arctic drilling plans despite public climate commitments.
TotalEnergies commits to exiting fossil fuels in South Africa in response to greenwashing allegations.
TotalEnergies' Africa Cup of Nations sponsorship was criticized as greenwashing.
Exxon filed lawsuits challenging California's new climate disclosure and accountability laws.
ExxonMobil initiates legal action against investors over climate-related shareholder proposals as part of anti-ESG litigation.
ExxonMobil sues California over climate disclosure laws and carbon storage regulations.
New York Attorney General opened an investigation into ExxonMobil regarding climate change disclosure practices.
Delta Air Lines hit with greenwashing lawsuit over false carbon-neutral claims.
Delta Air Lines was caught up in an environmental scam related to carbon credits.
ASA ruled that Shell's renewable energy advertisement did not constitute greenwashing.
Shell announced a net-zero emissions commitment by 2050 as part of corporate rebranding.
Tyson Foods agreed to cease making 'net-zero' and 'climate-smart beef' claims.
Tyson Foods sued over misleading emissions reduction promises and climate-smart labeling.
Equinor faces backlash over Arctic drilling plans despite public climate commitments.
Campaign calls for Norway to end Equinor sponsorship due to fossil fuel greenwashing.
TotalEnergies' Africa Cup of Nations sponsorship was criticized as greenwashing.
TotalEnergies commits to exiting fossil fuels in South Africa in response to greenwashing allegations.
Nike released its Move to Zero sustainability report claiming progress toward carbon neutrality.
Nike's 'Move to Zero' sustainability campaign is contrasted with documented pollution issues in its supply chain.
Exxon filed lawsuits challenging California's new climate disclosure and accountability laws.
Shein removed net-zero sustainability claims following a greenwashing complaint in Germany.
Shein faces scrutiny over misleading sustainability claims as a fast-fashion company.
Apple sued over carbon neutral marketing claims, with allegations of greenwashing through unsubstantiated sustainability assertions.
Apple faces persistent labor and environmental violations in its supply chain despite publishing annual sustainability reports.
Apple faces greenwashing lawsuit challenging the validity of its carbon neutral claims.
EPA fined and settled with Apple over hazardous waste management violations at Santa Clara factory.
Walmart commits to achieving zero emissions across global operations by 2040.
Walmart faces $7.5-million penalty for dumping hazardous and medical waste in California landfills.
Multiple fashion brands have failed to fulfill worker safety commitments made following the Rana Plaza collapse.
Bangladesh fire and building safety accord renewed but participating brands resist binding commitments.
Nike's 'Move to Zero' sustainability campaign is contrasted with documented pollution issues in its supply chain.
Nike's supply chain factory pollution exceeds the company's climate targets, indicating non-compliance with internal emissions goals.
Bangladesh fire and building safety accord renewed but participating brands resist binding commitments.
Multiple fashion brands have failed to fulfill worker safety commitments made following the Rana Plaza collapse.
Shein faces scrutiny over misleading sustainability claims as a fast-fashion company.
Shein announced a $15 million commitment to address textile waste in response to sustainability criticism.
German court rules Apple Watch 'carbon neutral' claim is not actually carbon neutral.
Apple's California manufacturing facility cited for 19 potential EPA regulation violations.
Water companies express concerns that pollution crackdown will restrict sewage sludge spreading on farmland.
Serious pollution incidents by English water companies increased 60% year-over-year.
Amazon's Climate Pledge commitment is questioned as the company's carbon emissions continue to rise despite sustainability commitments.
Amazon reported an 18% increase in carbon footprint in 2021, contradicting its climate pledge commitments.
Nike is facing a class-action lawsuit alleging misleading sustainability claims about its products.
Nike has a documented record of pollution in its supply chain operations.
Amazon announced expansion of electric delivery fleet while warehouse emissions continue to increase.
Amazon's Climate Pledge commitment is questioned as the company's carbon emissions continue to rise despite sustainability commitments.
Tyson Foods sued over misleading emissions reduction promises and climate-smart labeling.
Tyson Foods agrees to stop making 'net-zero' and 'climate-smart' beef claims following lawsuit settlement.
H&M settled a class action lawsuit alleging greenwashing in the marketing of its Conscious Collection.
H&M faces class-action lawsuit alleging misleading sustainability claims about its 'Conscious Collection' product line.
Delta Air Lines was caught up in an environmental scam related to carbon credits.
Delta Air Lines hit with greenwashing lawsuit over false carbon-neutral claims.
Top brands purchasing Amazon carbon credits linked to suspected timber laundering scam.
Amazon announced expansion of electric delivery fleet while warehouse emissions continue to increase.
Inditex, owner of Zara, commits to using 100% sustainable fabrics across its operations by 2025.
Inditex reported record profits while sustainability pledges lag behind fast-fashion growth.
Italian regulator fined Shein €1 million for misleading environmental claims about products.
Shein removed net-zero sustainability claims following a greenwashing complaint in Germany.
Microsoft was accused of greenwashing due to its partnerships with fossil fuel companies.
Microsoft's greenhouse gas emissions increased 29% while the company pursues AI ambitions, threatening its carbon negative pledge.
Apple announced first carbon neutral products in its Apple Watch lineup.
Whistleblower tip leads to EPA settlement with Apple over toxic waste.
Indiana and Mississippi authorities target BlackRock for alleged ESG fund fraud and greenwashing, with pension boards voting to remove the company.
BlackRock pivots from sustainability leadership to increased fossil fuel funding.
Danone CEO Emmanuel Faber removed following activist investor pressure regarding ESG strategy.
Danone faced a legal complaint from ClientEarth for making misleading '100% recyclable' claims.
Coca-Cola quietly dropped its previously announced 25% reusable packaging target, representing a failure to meet stated sustainability commitments.
Coca-Cola faced a legal complaint from ClientEarth for making misleading '100% recyclable' claims.
Apple announced a commitment to achieve carbon neutrality across its entire value chain by 2030.
Apple faces greenwashing lawsuit challenging the validity of its carbon neutral claims.
Whistleblower Desiree Fixler exposed ESG greenwashing practices at DWS, a Deutsche Bank subsidiary.
DWS CEO resigned following regulatory raids investigating greenwashing allegations related to ESG fund marketing practices.
Nestle commits to making 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025.
Nestle faced a legal complaint from ClientEarth for making misleading '100% recyclable' claims.
Duke Energy Foundation commits $500,000 to support local environmental resilience programs across North Carolina.
Duke Energy pleaded guilty to Clean Water Act violations related to coal ash and paid a $102 million penalty.
DWS CEO resigned following regulatory raids investigating greenwashing allegations related to ESG fund marketing practices.
Whistleblower Desiree Fixler exposed ESG greenwashing practices at DWS, a Deutsche Bank subsidiary.
ExxonMobil initiated legal action against shareholders who proposed climate-related resolutions.
ExxonMobil sues California over climate disclosure laws and carbon storage regulations.
ExxonMobil initiated legal action against shareholders who proposed climate-related resolutions.
ExxonMobil challenges California's climate disclosure requirements through legal action.
Energy Australia apologized to 400,000 customers and settled legal action over greenwashing claims.
EnergyAustralia withdrew carbon offset product amid greenwashing allegations.
Italian regulator imposed a 1 million euro fine against Shein for greenwashing violations.
Italian regulator fined Shein €1 million for misleading environmental claims about products.
Microsoft pledges to achieve carbon negativity by 2030 and remove all historical emissions by 2050.
Microsoft has made a carbon negative commitment that is now at risk due to rising emissions from AI operations.
EnergyAustralia withdrew carbon offset product amid greenwashing allegations.
Energy Australia apologized to 400,000 customers and settled legal action over greenwashing claims.
Shein announced a $15 million commitment to address textile waste in response to sustainability criticism.
Italian regulator imposed a 1 million euro fine against Shein for greenwashing violations.
Apple faces legal action challenging the validity of its carbon neutral claims for watches.
EPA settled with Apple Inc. facility for inadequate hazardous waste management.
Chevron's renewable energy division accounts for less than 1% of total capital spending.
Chevron fined $900,000 for failing to properly monitor pollution at refinery.
Starbucks pledges to achieve 50% reduction in carbon emissions, waste, and water consumption by 2030.
Starbucks' strawless lid initiative uses more plastic than the previous lid and straw combination, raising questions about the effectiveness of the sustainability measure.
Google commits to operating on 24/7 carbon-free energy by 2030.
Google's total energy consumption increased 17% due to AI expansion, raising questions about the sustainability of its carbon neutral claims.
SHEIN expands sustainable aviation fuel pilot initiatives and signs agreement with DHL for GoGreen Plus Service.
Shein revised its net zero sustainability language in Germany following activist complaints about greenwashing.
Apple faces persistent labor and environmental violations in its supply chain despite publishing annual sustainability reports.
EPA fined Apple $261,000 to settle hazardous waste complaint.
Nike's supply chain factory pollution exceeds the company's climate targets, indicating non-compliance with internal emissions goals.
Nike is facing a class-action lawsuit alleging misleading sustainability claims about its products.
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