A report by the UK’s consumer protection regulator has found some businesses in the green heating and insulation sector are engaged in “concerning” practices that may mislead consumers into thinking products are more environmentally friendly or “greener” than they are. On Wednesday, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said that it found that businesses in…

News Analysis The business of ensuring compliance with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors is booming, and a study by the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), a government agency that works with entrepreneurs and smaller businesses, suggests that its clients get on board the ESG train or be left in its dust. However, ESG…

The cosmetic, clothing, footwear, and food and drink industries have the highest levels of misleading claims around greenwashing, says Australia’s consumer watchdog. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) on March 2 revealed that of the 247 businesses investigated, over half (57 percent) were “vague or unclear” about their environmental credentials. This practice is called…

American consumers are reaching for “green” products on shelves more than ever this year while corporations are cashing in on a gold mine. Though evidence suggests the trend has little to do with helping the environment. The market for sustainable products and energy was valued at more than $15 billion in 2022. Analysts forecast that…

Some of Australia’s largest banking, insurance, and pension institutions have backed the government’s move to force companies to reveal what they are doing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The comments come as Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced the federal Labor government would create a regulatory framework around sustainable investment. In a joint media release (pdf) on Dec….

In a nation-first, Australia’s corporate watchdog has fined solar and gas firm Tlou Energy $53,280 (US$34,625) for “greenwashing” and claiming its electricity production was carbon neutral. Greenwashing is the practice of misrepresenting the extent to which a product, service, or investment fund is environmentally friendly, sustainable, or ethical. The practice can be carried out across…

In this episode, host Lucas Miles addresses the Left’s newest obsession—ESG (environmental, social, governance)—exposing how this new woke scoring system could affect the future of business in America, along with the potential ramifications for the Church. – BUY Jan 6 DVD: www.epochtv.shop/product-page/dvd-the-real-story-of-january-6, Promo Code “Lucas” for 20% off. Follow Lucas on Twitter: twitter.com/lucasmiles * Click…

In this episode, host Lucas Miles addresses the Left’s newest obsession—ESG (environmental, social, governance)—exposing how this new woke scoring system could affect the future of business in America, along with the potential ramifications for the Church. – BUY Jan 6 DVD: www.epochtv.shop/product-page/dvd-the-real-story-of-january-6, Promo Code “Lucas” for 20% off. Follow Lucas on Twitter: twitter.com/lucasmiles * Click…

In this episode, host Lucas Miles addresses the Left’s newest obsession—ESG (environmental, social, governance)—exposing how this new woke scoring system could affect the future of business in America, along with the potential ramifications for the Church. – BUY Jan 6 DVD: www.epochtv.shop/product-page/dvd-the-real-story-of-january-6, Promo Code “Lucas” for 20% off. Follow Lucas on Twitter: twitter.com/lucasmiles * Click…

In California, we strive to have green energy. In some cases, we may even pay more to get electricity that is branded as green. But are we really getting green energy? Who is responsible for this greenwashing in the electricity space? While we are focused on going green, are we ignoring bigger problems? My guest…