‘Gas Certification’ Is Greenwashing, Greens Charge in Contested New Report
Gas producers are marketing natural gas as a low-carbon product through third-party certifications to justify premium pricing. However, these unregulated schemes frequently fail to detect significant methane emissions, rendering the “clean” label misleading. This practice constitutes greenwashing by falsely implying environmental responsibility. Consequently, regulators are urged to investigate these deceptive claims, highlighting how the industry manipulates sustainability narratives to maintain fossil fuel dominance under the guise of climate action.
Source: sej.orgPublished on 2024-06-27