Greenwashing Vs. Climate Integrity
Greenwashing Vs. Climate Integrity
Friday, 11 July 2025: 15:00-16:45
Location: SJES031 (Faculty of Legal, Economic, and Social Sciences (JES))
RC24 Environment and Society (host committee) Language: English
Especially after the Paris agreement in 2015, conflicts over climate policies seem to have shifted to a new phase. Demonstrating commitment to sustainability remains a social responsibility, but also provides a chance of further growth in almost all sectors. But the integrity of claims about sustainability and climate action is challenged by increasing evidence showing that the actions of many companies do not stand up to the rhetoric. In parallel, although blatant denial and skepticism about climate action have been almost swept away, many actors continue to leverage skillful rhetorical tactics to delay or obstruct the transition away from fossil fuels. As the United Nations calls for an end to corporate greenwashing, the need to disentangle greenwashing from climate integrity is greater than ever. This session will discuss case studies and environmental sociological analyses from state /non-state and public/private actors from different geographical scales. We will examine: What does integrity mean in the green gold rush era, and how do we distinguish it from greenwashing?
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