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Virgin Atlantic rapped by advertising watchdog over ‘misleading’ green ad
The airline claimed that its fuel was 100% sustainable and powered by cooking and animal fats.
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Combatting greenwashing in financial services
The FCA expects firms’ sustainability-related claims about products and services to stand up, but the regulator is still not clear about precise scope.
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European Parliament adopts new anti-greenwashing law
New EU laws to prohibit false environmental claims in line with UK Advertising Standards Authority guidance.
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FCA gives guidance on the new anti-greenwashing rule
The guidance is consistent with work in other jurisdictions to address greenwashing.
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Stop soccer clubs using crypto tokens for fan engagement, say UK MPs
Clubs accused by DCMS report of promoting ‘volatile’ schemes.
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Ten key steps to reduce the risk of a greenwashing regulatory enquiry
What firms should consider in relation to environmental claims and disclosures.
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FCA week in review July 17 – 21, 2023
The FCA’s performance, promotion of financial products online, savings rates and the new Digital Sandbox.
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Times get tougher in the ESG jungle
Latest developments raise fresh questions over basis for ESG claims.