US EditionPolish Regulator Wheels Out Greenwashing Charges Against Major Courier Companies
POLAND, JUL 29 – Polish regulator UOKiK charged four companies for unsubstantiated green claims that misled consumers about emissions and sustainability, risking fines up to 10% of turnover per offence.
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InPost, DHL, DPD and Allegro charged with greenwashing by Polish consumer authority
Keep our news free from ads and paywalls by making a donation to support our work! Notes from Poland is run by a small editorial team and is published by an independent, non-profit foundation that is funded through donations from our readers. We cannot do what we do without your support. Poland’s consumer protection authority, UOKiK, has brought charges against four major companies – an e-commerce platform and three delivery firms – accusing the…
The Office of Competition and Consumer Protection explained that the use of messages such as “green fleet”, “zero emission” or “environmentally neutral” was based on incomplete data.
Allegro, DHL, DPD, and InPost have been accused of misleading consumers. The charges include greenwashing, or false environmental claims.
The Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has brought charges against Allegro, DHL, DPD, and InPost, accusing them of engaging in "pseudo-ecological marketing" that misleads consumers, the Office announced. It added that the companies, if the allegations are confirmed, could face fines of up to 10% of their turnover for each practice. The article, "Greenwashing Accusations Against Allegro, DHL, DPD, and InPost," comes from the we…
The Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has brought charges against Allegro, DHL, DPD, and InPost. It accuses them of using "pseudo-ecological marketing" that misleads consumers, the Office announced on Tuesday. It added that the companies—if the allegations are confirmed—could face fines of up to 10% of their turnover for each practice.
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