greenwashing

Aug 09, 2024

Busting greenwashing: The key is transparency in communications

In a world wary of false advertising about green initiatives, brands must prioritise genuine, transparent sustainability actions to build trust and avoid backlash.

Jun 06, 2024

UN chief calls for ban on fossil fuel ads to combat climate change

UN secretary-general António Guterres has directly called for PR agencies to stop working with fossil fuel clients, and ‘acting as enablers to planetary destruction’.

Feb 07, 2024

How green is our adland valley?

In light of the recent global COP28 agreement to transition away from fossil fuels and ASCI’s directives to curb greenwashing in the Indian communications space, Campaign India attempts to understand where Indian agencies stand on the matter, and the stance adopted by them when it comes to working with such clients

Nov 17, 2023

ASCI takes a stand against greenwashing, proposes guidelines

The draft guidelines aim to foster a culture of transparency and authenticity in all advertising related to environmental claims

Nov 09, 2023

Coca-Cola, Danone, and Nestlé in greenwashing row

Coca-Cola, Danone, and Nestlé have been accused of greenwashing by consumer groups that have made a legal complaint to the European Commission calling for a crackdown on ‘misleading’ claims over the recyclability of plastic bottles

Sep 21, 2023

Havas wins Shell's media account, deal sparks backlash as Red Havas loses client

Climate campaigners had called on agencies to drop out of the media review, saying PR and advertising firms are aiding oil companies in delaying climate action