GREENWASHING
Why in the News?
- UK regulator bans ads from Air France, Lufthansa, and Etihad for alleged greenwashing.
- Dutch airline KLM faces trial for a “Fly Responsibly” campaign, accused of misleading environmental claims.
Source: Medium
About Greenwashing:
- Greenwashing occurs when companies or governments falsely portray products or activities as environmentally friendly.
- It involves creating a misleading impression of climate-friendliness or emphasizing sustainable aspects while overlooking harmful practices.
- Techniques include environmental imagery, misleading labels, and selective presentation of facts.
Airline Pollution Impact:
- The aviation industry contributes around 2.5% of human-produced CO2 emissions.
- Despite its seemingly modest current impact, the aviation sector’s emissions are expected to rise significantly.