Greenwashing Archives - Clear Cut Magazine

The Supreme Court Said Protecting the Environment Is a Fundamental Duty. Corporate India Filed a CSR Report Instead.

India’s corporate environmental responsibility debate is shifting from voluntary CSR to a constitutional duty under Articles 21 and 51A(g), backed by decades of Supreme Court rulings. The real challenge now is whether regulators and companies will move beyond symbolic green projects toward measurable environmental accountability. There’s a constitutional argument about corporate environmental responsibility in India…

The Green Illusion: How Corporate India Sells Sustainability Without Delivering It

Admin2 weeks ago2 weeks ago017 mins

Greenwashing in India is rising as companies make misleading sustainability claims, despite stricter ESG regulations. Weak enforcement and fragmented oversight continue to undermine accountability and consumer trust. Introduction In the summer of 2023, a close friend of mine bought a well-known brand’s “eco-friendly” range of personal care products. She paid a premium. She chose them…

From Hollow Reports to Verified Impact: The Changing Face of CSR Accountability

Admin2 months ago2 months ago09 mins

CSR reporting is shifting from narrative-driven claims to data-backed, verified impact audits, where companies must prove real-world outcomes. With stricter ESG regulations and third-party verification, accountability and measurable impact are becoming mandatory, replacing traditional “feel-good” CSR reports. Corporate social responsibility reporting is undergoing its most significant shift in decades. For years, companies filed long, narrative-heavy…

Support Clear Cut—the only magazine focused solely on social issues—to keep independent, data-driven journalism alive.

Tag: Greenwashing

The Supreme Court Said Protecting the Environment Is a Fundamental Duty. Corporate India Filed a CSR Report Instead.

The Green Illusion: How Corporate India Sells Sustainability Without Delivering It