Greenwashing: How the EU is seeking to address false claims
By DW
28 May 2023 |
12:42 pm
The Green Claims Directive would require firms to substantiate their climate-friendly claims with evidence. DW looks at how existing claims by the likes of H&M and Shell would fare once the law comes into effect.
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