EU Toughens Import Rules to Rescue Plastic Recycling
The EU introduces separate customs codes to stop fraudulent plastic imports and protect European recyclers.
SFDR Overhaul Creates Three New Fund Labels
SFDR overhaul creates three fund labels to combat greenwashing
EU Cracks Down on Greenwashing: 21 Airlines Forced to Revise Climate Claims
Twenty-one European airlines have committed to changing their marketing practices regarding environmental claims deemed misleading by the CPC Network
Can COP30 in Belém Break the Greenwashing Cycle?
COP30 in Brazil stands at a defining moment for global climate ambition—marking a decade since the Paris Agreement and the renewal of nations’ 2035 commitments
Policy Failure: Trillion-Dollar Cost of the Climate Retreat
Political pressure and lobbying are triggering a global policy retreat, undermining urgent climate goals through greenwashing and commitment rollbacks
UK Regulates ESG Ratings Providers
UK has mandated FCA regulation for ESG ratings providers to boost market transparency, prevent greenwashing, and manage conflicts of interest
3000 Cases: Courts Enforcing Global Climate Pledges
Over 3,000 climate litigations worldwide are actively reshaping climate policy; courts are addressing diverse issues, and defining state obligations
Hong Kong to Align Sustainable Finance Taxonomy with Global Standards
Hong Kong’s financial authority is set to expand its sustainable finance taxonomy to align with mainland China and EU frameworks
Arx Veritas, Blubird Tokenize $32B in Emission Reduction Assets
Arx Veritas and Blubird tokenized $32B in assets to prevent 400M tons of CO₂ emissions, a landmark in green finance
APAC Emerges as Key Player in Sustainable Finance
A survey of 420 global institutional investors revealed that 60% of APAC investors plan to increase their allocation to energy transition, while 90% maintain their ESG and sustainability objectives
SEC Abandons Anti-Greenwashing Regulations for Funds
A significant shift in US financial regulation sees the SEC withdrawing its proposed anti-greenwashing rules for ESG funds.
TotalEnergies Greenwashing Trial Underway in Paris, Verdict Expected October
French energy giant TotalEnergies is facing a greenwashing case initiated by three environmental groups
