Why do companies greenwash?

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As the reputational risks associated with greenwash become more apparent every day, Paul Thomas asks why some firms still find themselves overstating their environmental credentials

Much has been written about the rise of greenwashing. Spurious environmental claims made by companies have, quite rightly, been criticised heavily in the media and by environmental experts. But given all...

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