greenwashing

Sep 25, 2024

F-list: Ogilvy and Edelman among those with most contracts with fossil-fuel clients

According to the annual report by Clean Creatives, 219 contracts are split between major holding companies in APAC for clients such as Shell, BHP, and Chevron.

May 20, 2024

MasterChef Australia’s ‘greener’ gas claims spark ACCC investigation

"Hundreds of thousands of MasterChef fans are being deceived into thinking that the gas used in the program is good for the planet," asserts Comms Declare as they file a formal complaint with the consumer watchdog.

Feb 7, 2024

How green is India's adland valley?

In light of the COP28 agreement to transition from fossil fuels and India's ad watchdog's directives to curb greenwashing, where do Indian agencies stand on the matter, especially in working with clients?

Jan 22, 2024

'It's only greenwashing if you get caught'

New agency Atmospheric is throwing its hat into the ring for the highly-coveted Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest fossil fuel account. If they win, their no-nonsense CEO has an advertising plan as transparent as a slick oil spill.

Nov 10, 2023

60% of Hongkongers and Singaporeans distrust claims made by companies regarding ESG activities

TOP OF THE CHARTS: Distrust in claims about ESG activities is deeply embedded among Hongkongers and Singaporeans, as public expectations for authenticity remains high.

Nov 9, 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.