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24 Jan 2024 … and logos used. ‘Greenwashing’ is where a business uses any claim, or omits key information, that makes a product or service seem better or less harmful for the environment than it really is. On this page … for businesses to invest in more sustainable practices. Greenwashing ‘Greenwashing’ is a term used to describe false or misleading environmental claims. Greenwashing makes business appear more environmentally … . We consider a business to be engaging in greenwashing where they use any claim that makes a product or service seem better or less harmful for the environment than it really is. Sometimes businesses…
24 Jan 2024 … or misleading claims. A business needs to consider the claims it uses. It also needs to consider the information that’s left out and the visual elements, colours and logos used. ‘Greenwashing’ is where a business … . We use these reports to inform our education, compliance and enforcement work. Make a report to the ACCC See also Making environmental claims: A guide for business Greenwashing by businesses…
02 Mar 2023 …ACCC 'greenwashing' internet sweep unearths widespread concerning claims Media release The ACCC will be investigating a number of businesses for potential ‘greenwashing’, following an internet sweep which found more than half of the businesses reviewed made concerning claims about their environmental or sustainability practices. The ACCC will be investigating a number of businesses for potential ‘greenwashing’, following an internet sweep which found more than half of the businesses reviewed made concerning claims about their environmental or sustainability practices. Of the 247 businesses reviewed…
04 Oct 2022 …ACCC internet sweeps target 'greenwashing', fake online reviews Media release The ACCC has today launched two internet sweeps to identify misleading environmental and sustainability marketing claims and fake or misleading online business reviews. The ACCC has today launched two internet sweeps to identify misleading environmental and sustainability marketing claims and fake or misleading online … Delia Rickard said. “This sweep forms a core part of our work in actively monitoring for ‘greenwashing’ in the market and will help inform what steps businesses can take to improve the integrity of their…
12 Jul 2023 …Senate Inquiry into Greenwashing Document Senate Inquiry into Greenwashing ACCC submission to Senate Environment and Communications References Committee in response to terms of reference 22 June 2023 ACCC Submission – Senate Environment and Communications References Committee inquiry into greenwashing 1 Contents Key points ........................................................................................................................................ 2 1. The ACCC’s role ....................................................................................................................... 4 2. Greenwashing in practice…
02 Mar 2023 …Greenwashing by businesses in Australia Document accc.gov.au Greenwashing by businesses in Australia Findings of the ACCC’s internet sweep of environmental claims March 2023 http://www.accc.gov.au … , Corporate Communications, ACCC, GPO Box 3131, Canberra ACT 2601. ACCC 03/23_23-14 www.accc.gov.au http://www.accc.gov.au iii Greenwashing by businesses in Australia Contents Snapshot of findings 1 Background … to be trustmarks 8 What the ACCC will do 9 1 Greenwashing by businesses in Australia Snapshot of findings 40 Takeaway packaging 30 Cosmetics and personal care 37 Food and beverages 22 Household and cleaning products…
ACCC supplementary submission to the Senate Environment and Communications References Committee Inquiry into greenwashing ( PDF 2.33 MB )
07 Feb 2024 …ACCC supplementary submission to the Senate Environment and Communications References Committee Inquiry into greenwashing Document Land of the Ngunnawal people 23 Marcus Clarke Street Canberra ACT … 6100 Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600 Sent electronically: ec.sen@aph.gov.au Dear Senator Re: Inquiry into greenwashing Thank you for the invitation of 20 December 2023, to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), to make a supplementary submission to the Senate Environment and Communications References Committee Inquiry into greenwashing (the Inquiry). The ACCC continues to prioritise…
02 Mar 2023 …Greenwashing by businesses in Australia - findings of ACCC's internet sweep Publication 2 Mar 2023 accc.gov.au Greenwashing by businesses in Australia Findings of the ACCC’s internet sweep … have should be addressed to the Director, Corporate Communications, ACCC, GPO Box 3131, Canberra ACT 2601. ACCC 03/23_23-14 www.accc.gov.au http://www.accc.gov.au iii Greenwashing by businesses … of third-party certifications 7 8. Use of images which appear to be trustmarks 8 What the ACCC will do 9 1 Greenwashing by businesses in Australia Snapshot of findings 40 Takeaway packaging 30 Cosmetics…
23 Dec 2024 … into opportunities in the circular economy. ACCC supplementary submission to the Senate Environment and Communications References Committee Inquiry into greenwashing ( PDF 2.33 MB ) - January 2024 Senate Inquiry into Greenwashing Supplementary Submission On 29 March 2023, the Senate referred an inquiry into greenwashing for inquiry and report by 5 December 2023. On 7 August 2023, the committee was … Change, Energy, the Environment and Water in response to the Climate Active Program Direction Consultation 2023. Senate Inquiry into Greenwashing ( PDF 379.23 KB ) - June 2023 ACCC submission to Senate…
ACCC letter to the Productivity Commission's Inquiry into opportunities in the circular economy ( PDF 197.78 KB )
23 Dec 2024 … such collaborations may be low risk of falling foul of competition laws, and how to seek exemptions. • Protecting consumers against greenwashing. • Our role in administering the motor vehicle information scheme (MVIS … in several ways. We provide some examples below: ACCC perspectives on greenwashing Consumers have become more conscious of the impact of their consumption on the environment, and are increasingly considering … it supplies. Where claims misrepresent the environmental impact associated with a business or the goods and services it supplies, this is referred to as ‘greenwashing’. The ACCC has observed several ways…