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The CMA has opened an investigation into 3 fashion brands to scrutinise their ‘green’ claims.
The CMA is investigating how products and services claiming to be 'eco-friendly' are being marketed, and whether consumers could be being misled.
The CMA will scrutinise ‘green’ claims made by Unilever about certain household essential items, such as a number of cleaning products and toiletries.
The Green Technical Advisory Group will oversee the Government’s delivery of a Green Taxonomy – a framework setting the bar for investments that can be defined as environmentally sustainable.
Open letter to the fashion retail sector about environmental claims.
The CMA has warned businesses they have until the New Year to make sure their environmental claims comply with the law.
Guidance for businesses making environmental claims in the UK
Following CMA action, millions of consumers can now expect to see accurate and clear green claims when shopping for fashion items with ASOS, Boohoo and George at Asda.
The UK’s net zero economy goal was boosted today (9 June 2021) with the appointment of a new expert group whose work will support investors, consumers and businesses to make green financial decisions.
The CMA is investigating Worcester Bosch over concerns it may be misleading shoppers in its marketing of boilers as ‘hydrogen-blend ready’.
How to make an accurate environmental claim for your product, service or organisation.
Certain large businesses will need to set out their green credentials to potential investors under new world-leading reporting rules outlined by the Chancellor today.
Summary of the Green Agreements Guidance to help businesses understand how competition law applies to environmental sustainability agreements.
Open-door policy enables green collaboration by Fairtrade Foundation under Green Agreements Guidance.
A CMA co-ordinated global review of randomly selected websites has so far found that 40% of green claims made online could be misleading consumers.
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