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What Is Greenwashing?

By Rachel WarrenUpdated May 1, 2025 at 11:12 AM

Key Points

  • Global greenwashing cases dropped by 12% in 2024, but high-severity incidents rose over 30%.
  • In 2023, nearly 30% of companies flagged for greenwashing were repeat offenders by 2024.
  • The E.U. saw a decrease in greenwashing cases, while the U.S. experienced a slight increase.

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