Government to introduce clearer "greenwashing" guidance

James S Murray
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Steering group to update advertising guidelines on how to make accurate green claims

The government has today unveiled plans to help make it easier for firms to avoid the dreaded accusation of "greenwashing" by updating the guidance it issues for green marketing and advertising claims....

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