Climate Crisis: What Is Greenwashing and Why Is It Concerning? | Sarah Light — Ripple Effect Podcast
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EPISODE OVERVIEW: "Climate Crisis: Why Is Greenwashing So Concerning?" How can regulators stop the deceptive practice of greenwashing without violating firms’ right to free speech? Wharton professor Sarah E. Light explains why this question is so difficult to resolve and what legal steps are being taken to protect the public from false and misleading environmental claims.
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Brief Summary
Sarah Light discusses greenwashing and regulatory responses to misleading environmental claims by businesses.
Key points
- Understanding Greenwashing. Sarah Light explains the deceptive practice of greenwashing in business.
- Regulatory Responses to Greenwashing. Exploring how regulators can combat greenwashing through litigation and disclosures.





