Carbon Offsets Set Aside Following Greenwashing Lawsuit

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An investigation into the Philippines’ National Greening Program reveals widespread greenwashing, with forests cleared during supposed reforestation efforts. An analysis of satellite imagery and government data reveals how a flagship program fails both the environment and local communities.

EnergyAustralia vows to move away from offsets after settling in greenwashing lawsuit « Carbon Pulse

Gentailer EnergyAustralia has issued an apology to its customers while promising to move away from using carbon credits, after it settled a greenwashing case brought against it out of court.

EnergyAustralia settles landmark greenwashing case

Electricity retailer EnergyAustralia has settled a landmark greenwashing legal case brought by Parents for Climate, publicly acknowledging that offsets do not undo the harms of burning fossil fuels. In July 2023, Parents for Climate launched legal action against EnergyAustralia in the Federal Court alleging that EnergyAustralia’s marketing of its Go Neutral carbon offset product amounted to misleading or deceptive conduct contrary to the Austral…

Carbon offsets set aside following greenwashing lawsuit

EnergyAustralia has pledged to back away from the use of carbon offsets to deal with emissions, in a statement following a legal settlement.