More than a quarter of Article 8 and 9 funds still at risk of greenwashing
More than a quarter of Article 8 and 9 funds still at risk of greenwashing
Rising ESG standards reveal widespread non-compliance in sustainable funds, suggesting many marketing claims lack substantive backing. This discrepancy highlights the persistent risk of greenwashing, where marketed sustainability fails to meet rigorous assessment criteria. Consequently, investors must scrutinize verification metrics rather than relying solely on fund labels to ensure genuine environmental impact.
Source: professionaladviser.comPublished on 2026-02-25