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

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…

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European Standards: EU’s legislation to prevent exploitation

Photo Credit: Janmojaya Barik Clear Cut Child Protection DeskNew Delhi, UPDATED: Sep 22, 2025 04:15 ISTWritten By: Janmojaya Barik The European Union has traditionally been a world leader in climate action, human rights, and sustainable development. In this vein, the EU has just implemented the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), commonly called the EU…

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