The UN’s Expert Group on net zero is not a “greenwashing watchdog”. It’s a toothless lapdog that will legitimise the net zero con
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Last week, the UN launched an Expert Group that it claims will push business, investors, and cities to “walk the talk” on net zero pledges. But the Group will only produce recommendations for “stronger and clearer standards”. There is no mechanism to ensure that corporations abide by these standards. The Group will not report on corporations that are using net zero as greenwashing. Instead it will encourage and legitimise the net zero con.
The UN’s Expert Group on net zero is not a “greenwashing watchdog”. It’s a toothless lapdog that will legitimise the net zero con
The UN’s Expert Group on net zero is not a…
The UN’s Expert Group on net zero is not a “greenwashing watchdog”. It’s a toothless lapdog that will legitimise the net zero con
Last week, the UN launched an Expert Group that it claims will push business, investors, and cities to “walk the talk” on net zero pledges. But the Group will only produce recommendations for “stronger and clearer standards”. There is no mechanism to ensure that corporations abide by these standards. The Group will not report on corporations that are using net zero as greenwashing. Instead it will encourage and legitimise the net zero con.