{"query_echo":{"q":"","filters":{"organization":["Changing Markets Foundation"]},"warnings":[]},"total":{"value":339,"relation":"eq"},"page":4,"page_size":20,"self":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/api/v1/search?organization=changing-markets-foundation&page=4","next":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/api/v1/search?organization=changing-markets-foundation&page=5","stability":"beta","ai_marking":{"digital_source_type":{"uri":"http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/digitalsourcetype/trainedAlgorithmicMedia","name":"Created using Generative AI"},"notice":"Summary and key insights are generated using artificial intelligence."},"results":[{"id":"chanmar-000184","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/chanmar-000184","title":"I Nuovi Mercanti del Dubbio","publisher":{"name":"Changing Markets Foundation","organization":"changing-markets-foundation"},"document_type":"report","language":"it","date_published":"2024-07","source_url":"https://changingmarkets.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Italian-Executive-Summary-Case-Study.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report details how 'Big Meat and Dairy' companies employ tactics similar to those of the tobacco and fossil fuel industries to avoid environmental regulation. These strategies include 'greenwashing' through weak net-zero targets, funding industry-biased research to minimize the impact of methane emissions, and aggressive lobbying to prevent binding legislation. The document highlights a pattern of 'carrot-only' approaches where companies promote voluntary technological fixes while spending more on advertising than on actual R&D for low-carbon solutions. A detailed case study on Italy reveals the use of transnational far-right narratives and online disinformation to frame cultivated meat as a threat to tradition and health, thereby supporting legislative bans.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000184#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The meat and dairy industry employs three primary strategies to obstruct climate action: distracting, delaying, and diverting. These tactics mirror those previously used by the tobacco and fossil fuel industries to avoid regulation.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000184#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Industry 'greenwashing' involves the use of weak net-zero targets and misleading marketing. An analysis of 22 major companies found that none fully meet the scientific integrity standards set by the UN expert group, although Danone is noted as the most aligned with the 1.5-degree goal.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000184#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The industry funds academic research to minimize the perceived impact of methane. This includes promoting the GWP* metric to suggest that small reductions could make the sector 'climate neutral' and using the concept of 'regenerative agriculture' to argue against reducing livestock numbers.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000184#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a significant disparity between the industry's public claims about technological solutions and its actual investment. Research shows companies spend only 1% of revenues on R&D, and some, such as Fonterra, Nestlé, and Arla, spend more on advertising than on internal R&D.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000184#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"In the United States, the industry has secured 'carrot-only' policies, such as through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which provides funding for technological fixes like methane digesters without requiring proof of actual emission reductions.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000184#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"In the European Union, industry lobbying has successfully weakened the Green Deal and the 'Farm to Fork' strategy. The group Copa-Cogeca specifically worked to remove the requirement to reduce agricultural emissions by 30% from the 2040 long-term climate target.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000184#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Italy's ban on cultivated meat was supported by a strategic surge of online disinformation. Analysis shows that 80% of the primary 'disinfluencers' promoting the ban were based outside Italy, specifically in the US, UK, and Sweden, often linking the issue to far-right conspiracy theories like the 'Great Reset'.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000184#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The report identifies a pattern of 'agricultural exceptionalism' where the sector is largely exempt from environmental regulations due to political influence and the use of 'revolving doors' between industry and government, citing US Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack as a key example.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000184#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"In New Zealand, the dairy and meat industries have blocked agricultural emission regulations for two decades through political influence and disinformation, such as the 2003 'Fart Tax' protests.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000184#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["methane emissions","greenwashing","climate target","regenerative agriculture","agricultural subsidy","food system","Paris Agreement"],"geography_discussed":["European Union","Australia","United Kingdom","Brazil"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["corporate investigation","policy analysis","social media analysis","case study"]},{"id":"chanmar-000243","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/chanmar-000243","title":"Los Nuevos Mercaderes de la Duda","publisher":{"name":"Changing Markets Foundation","organization":"changing-markets-foundation"},"document_type":"report","language":"es","date_published":"2024-07","source_url":"https://changingmarkets.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Mexican-Executive-Summary.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report argues that 'Big Meat and Dairy' corporations employ strategies similar to those of the tobacco and fossil fuel industries to avoid environmental accountability. It identifies three primary tactics: distraction through greenwashing and targeting Gen Z; delaying action by promoting voluntary technical solutions over systemic dietary changes; and derailing legislation through political lobbying and 'revolving doors' between industry and government. The analysis covers 22 major corporations across four continents, finding that none meet UN integrity standards for climate goals. Specific case studies highlight how these tactics have weakened the EU's Green Deal and Farm to Fork strategy, influenced the US Inflation Reduction Act, and blocked agricultural emission regulations in New Zealand, Australia, Brazil, and Italy.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000243#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Major livestock and dairy corporations use a 'playbook' of tactics to avoid climate action, mirroring strategies previously used by the tobacco and fossil fuel industries.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000243#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The industry employs 'distraction' tactics, including greenwashing and social media campaigns targeting Generation Z to present meat and dairy as the healthiest options.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000243#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Corporations use 'delay' tactics by promoting voluntary technical solutions and 'regenerative agriculture' to avoid reducing livestock numbers or shifting toward plant-based diets.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000243#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The report finds a significant lack of integrity in corporate climate goals; of the 22 corporations analyzed, only 15 had climate targets, and none met UN expert standards.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000243#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Industry lobbying has successfully 'derailed' progressive legislation, such as weakening the EU's Green Deal and the Farm to Fork strategy, and ensuring the US Inflation Reduction Act does not require real emission reduction commitments for methane.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000243#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The industry funds specific scientific narratives to downplay the impact of methane, such as arguing it is part of a biogenic cycle or promoting the GWP* metric to make 'climate neutrality' seem easier to achieve.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000243#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a massive disparity in public funding and lobbying spend, with animal-based products receiving up to 1,200 times more public funds than alternative proteins in the EU.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000243#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"In Italy, the industry used disinformation campaigns, often involving influencers from the US, UK, and Sweden, to support the ban on cultivated meats by linking them to conspiracy theories.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000243#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["methane emissions","greenwashing","regenerative agriculture","Paris Agreement"],"geography_discussed":["European Union","United States","New Zealand","Australia","Brazil","Italy","United Kingdom","Mexico"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["corporate analysis","policy review","case study"]},{"id":"chanmar-000256","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/chanmar-000256","title":"Os Novos Mercadores da Dúvida","publisher":{"name":"Changing Markets Foundation","organization":"changing-markets-foundation"},"document_type":"report","language":"pt","date_published":"2024-07","source_url":"https://changingmarkets.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Portuguese-Executive-Summary-Brazil-case-study.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report identifies a 'corporate playbook' used by the meat and dairy industry to avoid environmental regulation through three main tactics: distraction (greenwashing and funding biased science), procrastination (prioritizing advertising over low-carbon R&D), and dismantling (aggressive lobbying to weaken climate policies). It highlights how these strategies are applied globally, particularly in the EU, US, and Brazil, to maintain the status quo of animal agriculture.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000256#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The meat and dairy industry employs three primary tactics to avoid climate action: 'distrair, protelar e desmontar' (distract, delay, and dismantle), mirroring strategies previously used by the tobacco and fossil fuel industries.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000256#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Industry companies use 'greenwashing' and misleading net-zero targets to distract the public; of 22 companies analyzed, only 15 had any type of climate goal, and none met the UN's 'Integrity Matters' standard.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000256#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The sector funds academic research to promote narratives that minimize the impact of methane, such as claiming it is part of a 'biogenic cycle' or promoting the GWP* metric to weaken climate commitments.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000256#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Companies prioritize marketing over actual climate solutions, spending significantly more on advertising than on low-carbon research and development. 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It argues that these companies use 'distract, delay and derail' tactics—similar to those used by the tobacco and fossil fuel industries—to maintain the status quo and prevent dietary shifts toward plant-based proteins. The investigation highlights how the industry promotes voluntary technological fixes over mandatory emissions cuts and leverages political influence to secure 'all-carrots-and-no-sticks' regulatory approaches.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000260#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The meat and dairy industry employs a three-part strategy—distract, delay, and derail—to avoid climate regulation, mirroring tactics previously used by the tobacco and fossil fuel industries. This includes using 'greenwashing' and misleading advertising, particularly targeting Gen Z via social media, to create a 'collective placebo effect' that suggests progress is being made while environmental impacts deteriorate.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000260#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Big Meat and Dairy companies use industry-funded research to downplay the climate impact of methane and promote preferred solutions. Key narratives include claiming livestock methane is part of a 'biogenic cycle' and pushing the GWP* metric to suggest the sector could become 'climate neutral' with minimal reductions. Additionally, over half of the analysed companies use the term 'regenerative agriculture' to claim their business is 'good for the planet' without committing to reducing livestock numbers.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000260#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["methane emissions","food system","greenwashing","regenerative agriculture","agricultural subsidy"],"geography_discussed":["New Zealand","Australia","United Kingdom","Brazil","Italy"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["corporate investigation","policy analysis"]},{"id":"chanmar-000275","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/chanmar-000275","title":"Los Nuevos Mercaderes de la Duda","publisher":{"name":"Changing Markets Foundation","organization":"changing-markets-foundation"},"document_type":"executive summary","language":"es","date_published":"2024-07","source_url":"https://changingmarkets.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Spanish-Executive-Summary.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report exposes how 'Big Meat and Dairy' corporations employ strategies similar to those of the tobacco and fossil fuel industries to avoid environmental regulation. It identifies three primary tactics: distracting the public through greenwashing and targeting Gen Z via social media; delaying action by promoting voluntary targets and industry-funded science (such as GWP* metrics and 'regenerative agriculture'); and derailing legislation through political lobbying and 'revolving door' appointments. The analysis covers 22 major corporations across four continents, highlighting a systemic lack of scientific integrity in their climate goals and a preference for spending on advertising over low-carbon research and development. Specific case studies in the US, EU, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, and Great Britain illustrate how these tactics have successfully weakened policies like the EU Green Deal and the Global Methane Pledge.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000275#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Major livestock and dairy corporations use a three-part strategy of 'distract, delay, and derail' to avoid climate accountability, mirroring tactics previously used by the tobacco and fossil fuel industries.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000275#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The industry employs 'greenwashing' and social media campaigns specifically targeting Generation Z to present meat and dairy as healthy and environmentally friendly, often using influencers on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000275#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Corporations fund specific scientific narratives to downplay methane's impact, including the claim that livestock methane is part of a biogenic cycle and the promotion of the GWP* (Global Warming Potential) metric to suggest 'climate neutrality' is easily achievable.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000275#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The term 'regenerative agriculture' is used by companies like Nestlé, FrieslandCampina, and Dairy Farmers of America as a vague concept to argue against reducing livestock numbers, claiming that grazing practices can offset emissions.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000275#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a significant disparity between corporate advertising and actual investment in low-carbon solutions; for example, JBS spends only 6.2% of its annual advertising and marketing budget (294 million EUR) on net-zero initiatives (20 million USD).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000275#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"In the European Union, industry lobbying by groups like Copa-Cogeca and the European Dairy Industry (EDA) has weakened the Green Deal and the 'Farm to Fork' strategy, including the removal of a 30% agricultural emission reduction target for 2040.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000275#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"In the United States, the industry benefits from 'agricultural exceptionalism,' where the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and USDA funding (nearly 20 billion USD) provide incentives for technical solutions like biodigesters without requiring proven emission reductions.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000275#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Of the 22 corporations analyzed, only 15 had climate goals, and none met the UN experts' standards for integrity, with Danone being the only one to commit to a specific 30% methane reduction by 2030.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000275#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Case studies in other regions show similar patterns: New Zealand's industry blocked a 'Fart Tax' in 2003; Australia used alarmism to delay joining the Global Methane Pledge; and Italy banned cultivated meats using disinformation campaigns.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000275#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["methane emissions","greenwashing","regenerative agriculture","climate finance","agricultural subsidy","climate target"],"geography_discussed":["European Union","United States","Brazil","New Zealand","Australia","Italy","United Kingdom"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["corporate accountability","policy analysis","lobbying investigation"]},{"id":"chanmar-000263","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/chanmar-000263","title":"Response to 2040 EU climate target proposal, methane must be addressed","publisher":{"name":"Changing Markets Foundation","organization":"changing-markets-foundation"},"document_type":"statement","language":"en","date_published":"2024-02-06","source_url":"https://changingmarkets.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Response-to-the-EU-2040-Target_Final-Letter.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The document argues that the EU's 2040 climate target must include a specific methane reduction target of at least 44% to prevent crossing irreversible tipping points and limit warming to 1.5 ºC. The authors express concern over the removal of a proposed 30% reduction target for non-CO2 emissions in agriculture and call for mandatory mitigation measures across the agriculture, waste, and energy sectors, including the regulation of imported fossil fuels.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000263#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The coalition proposes that the EU's 2040 pathway include a methane reduction target of at least 44%, based on IPCC findings, and intermediate domestic targets of at least 30% by 2030 to align with the Global Methane Pledge.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000263#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Agriculture is identified as the largest source of EU methane emissions, accounting for 53%. The authors argue that technical measures must be paired with a shift toward healthier diets and food waste reduction, noting that soil carbon removal alone cannot offset ruminant emissions.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000263#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The waste sector contributes 26% of the EU's methane emissions. The document calls for targets for separate biowaste collection to avoid landfill disposal and food waste reduction targets aligned with SDG 12.3.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000263#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Regarding the energy sector, the authors state that the EU Methane Regulation lacks specific mitigation measures for imported fossil fuels, which represent the largest share of emissions from EU fossil fuel consumption.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000263#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["methane emissions","agriculture","waste management","fossil fuel","food waste","carbon sequestration"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["policy response","recommendations"]},{"id":"chanmar-000104","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/chanmar-000104","title":"Crude Couture: Fashion Brands' Continued Links to Russian Oil","publisher":{"name":"Changing Markets Foundation","organization":"changing-markets-foundation"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2023-12","source_url":"https://changingmarkets.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Crude-Couture-Final.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that major polyester producers in India and China have deepened their reliance on Russian oil, while most fashion brands have failed to sever these links or provide transparency regarding their supply chains. It argues that the industry's shift toward recycled polyester from PET bottles is a 'false solution' that fails to address microplastic pollution or the underlying fossil fuel dependency.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000104#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Major polyester producers have increased their imports of Russian crude oil. In March 2023, India became the largest buyer of Russian seaborne crude, with Reliance Industries and Nayara Energy accounting for 52% of those imports. China's imports from Russia rose by 11.7% year-on-year, with Hengli Petrochemical receiving 6.44 million barrels of Russian crude in May 2023.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000104#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Fashion brands show minimal effort in cutting ties with Russian oil suppliers. Out of 43 brands surveyed, only 13 responded to questions about Russian oil links, and only four (Esprit, G-Star RAW, Hugo Boss, and Tesco) claimed to have taken steps to sever ties. Esprit and G-Star Raw were the only ones to substantiate these claims.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000104#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Many brands use a lack of supply chain visibility as a justification for inaction. Asda, C&A, and Zalando cited challenges in tracing the origin of fossil fuels or mapping fibre sources to the raw material level to explain why they have not severed ties with contentious suppliers.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000104#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The fashion industry is at risk of sourcing polyester derived from coal. Hengli has invested $20 billion in a coal-to-polyester project in Shaanxi province, expected to be operational by the end of 2025, potentially affecting over 30 brands that source from the company.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000104#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The industry's strategy of shifting to recycled polyester is described as a 'false solution' because 99% of recycled polyester comes from PET bottles. This disrupts bottle-to-bottle recycling loops and does not solve the problem of microplastic pollution during the use and end-of-life phases of clothing.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000104#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Climate targets within the fashion sector often lack the rigor recommended by the UN High Level Expert Group (HLEG). Many brands rely on Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validation, which the report criticizes for allowing intensity targets rather than absolute reductions and failing to mandate a timeline for phasing out fossil fuels.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000104#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Ultra-fast fashion brand Shein has strengthened its links to Russian oil through a May 2023 strategic partnership with Reliance Industries. Given that polyester makes up 64% of Shein's material mix, the report suggests a significant portion of its products may be derived from 'conflict oil'.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000104#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["fossil fuel","Global supply chain governance","carbon neutrality","greenhouse gas emissions"],"geography_discussed":["Russia","India","People's Republic of China","Ukraine","Shaanxi"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["supply chain investigation","corporate accountability assessment","policy analysis"]},{"id":"chanmar-000009","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/chanmar-000009","title":"Truth, Lies and Culture Wars: Social Listening Analysis of Meat and Dairy Persuasion Narratives","publisher":{"name":"Changing Markets Foundation","organization":"changing-markets-foundation"},"document_type":"executive summary","language":"en","date_published":"2023-11-29","source_url":"https://changingmarkets.org/report/truth-lies-and-culture-wars-social-listening-analysis-of-meat-and-dairy-persuasion-narratives/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report analyzes over 285 million social media posts from June 2022 to July 2023 to identify trends in meat and dairy misinformation. It categorizes misinformation into 'disparage' narratives targeting alternatives and 'enhance' narratives promoting animal products. The study finds that a small number of 'misinfluencers' drive significant engagement, often linking food systems to far-right conspiracy theories like 'The Great Reset'. These narratives are shown to undermine scientific consensus and hinder government efforts to reduce agricultural emissions in countries such as Ireland and the Netherlands.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000009#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Animal agriculture has a significant global environmental footprint, accounting for over half (57%) of the estimated 37% of all global greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural production and 32% of the world's methane emissions. It utilizes over 80% of global land while providing only 18% of calories and 37% of total protein.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000009#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"If the livestock sector continues to grow at its current 'business as usual' rate without dietary shifts, it will account for 49% of the global emissions budget for 1.5°C by 2030.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000009#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Analysis of 285 million digital posts identified approximately 948,000 conversations containing misinformation, which is split into two primary categories: 'disparage' narratives (78%), which attack meat and dairy alternatives, and 'enhance' narratives (22%), which promote animal products through 'health-washing' and 'greenwashing'.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000009#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A small group of 50 accounts is responsible for 50% of the engagement with this misinformation. These 'misinfluencers' include self-described wellness experts and far-right political or media figures who use conspiracy theories, such as 'The Great Reset', to undermine scientific consensus on reducing meat and dairy consumption.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000009#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Social media misinformation has tangible impacts on policy, such as the use of a non-peer-reviewed UC Davis study to challenge the Irish government's goal to reduce farming emissions by 25% by 2030, and the influence of far-right movements on nitrogen policy debates in the Netherlands.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000009#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["greenhouse gas emissions","methane emissions","land use","greenwashing"],"geography_discussed":["North America","Latin America","Europe","Ireland","Netherlands","United Kingdom"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["social listening analysis","opinion mining"]},{"id":"chanmar-000267","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/chanmar-000267","title":"Seeing Stars","publisher":{"name":"Changing Markets Foundation","organization":"changing-markets-foundation"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2023-11","source_url":"https://changingmarkets.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Seeing-stars-report.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report examines the GWP* metric, which focuses on changes in methane emissions over time rather than absolute levels. It argues that this methodology allows high-polluting companies and countries to present minor reductions as negative emissions, thereby escaping accountability and undermining the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C goal. Through case studies of Tyson, Fonterra, and New Zealand, the document demonstrates how GWP* can make significant emitters appear climate neutral. It further details lobbying efforts by the animal agriculture industry in the US, UK, Ireland, and New Zealand to adopt this metric.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000267#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The GWP* metric allows high-polluting entities to use current methane levels as a baseline, meaning minor reductions can be reported as negative emissions or cooling, even while absolute emissions remain high.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000267#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Calculations for Tyson show that a 30% emissions reduction by 2030 would result in roughly 58.5 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent under GWP100, but could be claimed as negative emissions of roughly minus 82.6 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent using GWP*.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000267#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"For Fonterra, a 30% reduction between 2020 and 2030 would leave the company responsible for 21.6 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent under GWP100, but GWP* would allow it to claim it is removing around 19 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent from the atmosphere.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000267#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"In New Zealand, where agriculture accounts for about 44% of emissions, a 10% reduction in methane could lead to the country reporting negative methane emissions by 2038 under GWP*.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000267#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The report identifies a coordinated effort by the animal agriculture lobby to promote GWP* in the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, and New Zealand to avoid robust climate policies.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000267#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Internal documents from Ireland's Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) indicate a desire to adopt GWP* because of concerns that the country may fail to meet its 51% GHG reduction target by 2030 due to biogenic methane.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000267#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The GWP* metric creates global inequity by potentially rewarding historically high emitters for slight decreases while penalising countries with historically low methane emissions for small increases.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000267#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The report argues that methane emissions from farmed animals increased by 332% between 1890 and 2014, contradicting the industry narrative that ruminant methane is part of a natural closed-loop cycle.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000267#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["methane emissions","carbon accounting","climate policy","Paris Agreement","greenwashing"],"geography_discussed":["New Zealand","Ireland","United States","United Kingdom","New York City","California"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["policy analysis","technical critique","case study"]},{"id":"chanmar-000321","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/chanmar-000321","title":"Truth, lies and culture wars: Social listening analysis of meat and dairy persuasion narratives","publisher":{"name":"Changing Markets Foundation","organization":"changing-markets-foundation"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2023-11","source_url":"https://changingmarkets.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Truth-lies-and-culture-wars-final.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report identifies two primary misinformation strategies: 'disparage' (78% of cases), which attacks alternative proteins and climate science, and 'enhance' (22%), which promotes animal products through health-washing and greenwashing. It highlights the role of 'misinfluencers'—where 50 accounts drive 50% of total engagement—and examines how these narratives intersect with far-right ideologies and real-world policy debates in the Netherlands and Ireland.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000321#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Misinformation is divided into two broad strategies: 'disparage' narratives, which discredit plant-based diets and alternative proteins, and 'enhance' narratives, which promote animal-based products. The 'disparage' strategy is dominant, accounting for 78% of the misinformation posts analyzed.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000321#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The 'disparage' strategy employs five main attack points: representing alternative proteins as unhealthy, discrediting their environmental impact, using 'culture wars' to polarize audiences, undermining scientific research, and framing dietary changes as part of an 'elite' conspiracy known as 'The Great Reset'.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000321#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["methane emissions","greenhouse gas emissions","regenerative agriculture","greenwashing","land use","agricultural subsidy"],"geography_discussed":["Netherlands","Ireland","United States","United Kingdom","India","Italy","France","Australia"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["social listening","narrative analysis","timeline analysis","misinfluencer analysis"]},{"id":"chanmar-000190","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/chanmar-000190","title":"Joint statement on Extended Producer Responsibility for Textiles","publisher":{"name":"Changing Markets Foundation","organization":"changing-markets-foundation"},"document_type":"statement","language":"en","date_published":"2023-10-16","source_url":"https://changingmarkets.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/joint_statement_extendedproducerresponsibilityEPRfortextiles.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The undersigned organizations argue that the EU's proposed EPR for textiles lacks essential waste prevention and performance targets, which could lead to increased exports of textile waste. They propose specific 2030 targets for collection (60%), recycling (30%), and reuse (30%), while advocating for 'progressive fees' based on production volumes to combat fast fashion. The statement also calls for the inclusion of online marketplaces in EPR obligations, the expansion of scope to include mattresses and carpets, and a governance overhaul of Producer Responsibility Organisations (PROs) to prevent corporate capture.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000190#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The proposed EPR scheme for textiles is criticized for omitting mandatory targets for waste prevention, collection, reuse, and recycling. The signatories suggest a waste prevention target of 10-15% by 2030, or a 33% reduction by 2040 compared to 2020 volumes.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000190#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"To address the lack of performance targets, the document proposes specific EU-wide goals for 2030: a 60% separate collection target, a 30% EU-based recycling target (including a 5% fibre-to-fibre sub-target), and a 30% reuse target (including a 15% local reuse target within 1500 km).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000190#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The authors argue that eco-modulation fees should be high enough to incentivize redesign rather than acting as a 'pay to pollute' fee. They specifically warn that fees based solely on weight could encourage producers to substitute materials for lighter, potentially more polluting options like polyester over cotton.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000190#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"To combat the fast fashion business model, the statement proposes introducing a volume criterion for eco-contribution fees linked to the number of new items a brand places on the market annually, with fees increasing once certain thresholds are met.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000190#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The document highlights a risk that the January 2025 separate collection obligation will create a gap between collected textiles and EU processing capacity, potentially increasing exports of waste. It estimates that a 40% collection rate could increase volumes by 2.5 billion tonnes/year, with a potential gap of 1.2 billion metric tonnes.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000190#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The signatories call for the inclusion of online marketplaces in EPR obligations, requiring platforms to verify that producers are registered in EPR registries and holding platforms liable for non-compliance when no other actor is identified.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000190#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The document argues that the current governance of Producer Responsibility Organisations (PROs) is flawed, leading to 'corporate capture' and the exclusion of stakeholders. It demands that NGOs, municipalities, and social enterprises have decision-making power rather than just an observing role.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000190#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["circular economy"],"geography_discussed":["Netherlands","France","Slovenia","Ghana"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["policy analysis","advocacy statement"]},{"id":"chanmar-000001","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/chanmar-000001","title":"Take-back Trickery: An Investigation into Clothing Take-back Schemes","publisher":{"name":"Changing Markets Foundation","organization":"changing-markets-foundation"},"document_type":"executive summary","language":"en","date_published":"2023-07-30","source_url":"https://changingmarkets.org/report/take-back-trickery-an-investigation-into-clothing-take-back-schemes/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"An investigation using airtag trackers on 21 items of good-quality clothing submitted to ten fashion brands in the UK, France, Belgium, and Germany found that these take-back schemes often fail to prioritize reuse. Findings show items in excellent condition were downcycled, destroyed, or shipped to African markets where they often become waste, while others remained stagnant in warehouses. The report argues these schemes provide a false sense of environmental responsibility and often encourage further consumption through discounts, calling for stronger EU legislation and extended producer responsibility.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000001#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Tracking of 21 high-quality clothing items submitted to ten brands (H&M, Zara, C&A, Primark, Nike, Boohoo, New Look, The North Face, Uniqlo, and M&S) revealed that many items were downcycled or destroyed despite being suitable for reuse. For example, a pair of trousers in perfect condition dropped at M&S in the UK was downcycled at a Veolia plant within one week, and items in great condition were shredded at a SOEX facility in Germany.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000001#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A significant portion of tracked items were shipped to Africa, entering second-hand markets with inadequate waste management. Specifically, items from C&A and H&M traveled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mauritania, and Mali; one H&M skirt from London was tracked to a vacant lot in Bamako, Mali, suggesting it was dumped.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000001#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Some items remained 'lost in limbo,' staying in collection containers or warehouses across Europe for up to a year, meaning brands gained reputational benefits without actually processing the clothing.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000001#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The investigation identifies SOEX and ReSales Textilhandels- und -recycling GmbH (part of the TEXAID group) as key intermediaries. SOEX processed six items, with three shipped to Africa and the rest downcycled despite being in resellable condition. ReSales had one item burned for fuel at a cement plant and another shipped to Mauritania.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000001#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["circular economy"],"geography_discussed":["Ukraine","Africa","Democratic Republic of the Congo","Mauritania","Mali","United Arab Emirates","European Union"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["investigation","policy analysis"]},{"id":"chanmar-000195","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/chanmar-000195","title":"Call for SBTI to align methodology with UN’s High Level Expert Group report on Net-zero Commitments","publisher":{"name":"Changing Markets Foundation","organization":"changing-markets-foundation"},"document_type":"statement","language":"en","date_published":"2023-07-12","source_url":"https://changingmarkets.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Letter-to-SBTi-July-2023.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The document is a formal letter from several NGOs to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) arguing that current SBTi guidelines are insufficient to meet the standards set by the UN High Level Expert Group's 'Integrity Matters' report. The authors identify gaps in environmental integrity, accountability, and credibility, specifically calling for a strict 1.5°C baseline, full Scope 3 emissions disclosure, and the phase-out of fossil fuels. 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The report argues that these schemes often encourage further consumption through discount vouchers and lack transparency and traceability, effectively shifting the waste burden to the Global South.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000290#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A tracking study of 21 items submitted to ten fashion brands (H&M, Zara, C&A, Primark, Nike, Boohoo, New Look, The North Face, Uniqlo, and M&S) found that 60% of the clothing lingered in warehouses, were downcycled, or were destroyed.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000290#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Seven items in good condition were destroyed, dumped, or downcycled. 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The authors call for stronger Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation in the EU to regulate waste exports and mandate reductions in overproduction.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000292#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[],"climate_tags":["circular economy","waste management"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["empirical study","policy analysis"]},{"id":"chanmar-000025","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/chanmar-000025","title":"Nestlé’s methane blindspot and plant-based confusion","publisher":{"name":"Changing Markets Foundation","organization":"changing-markets-foundation"},"document_type":"statement","language":"en","date_published":"2023-05-10","source_url":"https://changingmarkets.org/nestles-methane-blindspot-and-plant-based-confusion/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The Changing Markets Foundation asserts that Nestlé's net zero roadmap is a \"green mirage\" that fails to meet any of the UN's Integrity Matters recommendations. The analysis highlights a significant \"methane blindspot,\" noting that Nestlé does not separately report methane emissions, which are estimated to be twice those of Switzerland's entire livestock sector. The author criticizes Nestlé's reliance on regenerative agriculture over proven solutions and its strategy to grow plant-based portfolios alongside dairy rather than using them as substitutes to reduce overall emissions. 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The analysis estimates that Nestlé's methane emissions from cattle are roughly 8.7 million tonnes of CO2e, and notes that between 2018 and 2022, targeted GHG emissions dropped by only 1%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000015#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Nestlé's net-zero plan does not comply with the UN's Integrity Matters report, failing to meet any of the nine relevant recommendations; it partially met five and completely failed four.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000015#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The company lacks specific targets and reporting for methane emissions, which are estimated at roughly 8.7 million tonnes of CO2e from cattle in its supply chains—double the emissions of Switzerland's entire livestock sector.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000015#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Nestlé relies heavily on regenerative agriculture for emission cuts, but the report argues these techniques are unreliable for achieving significant and permanent reductions in livestock-associated greenhouse gas emissions.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000015#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a discrepancy between Nestlé's reported reductions and its baseline; a claimed 42% reduction against a business-as-usual scenario for dairy and livestock emissions equates to only a 14% reduction from the 2018 baseline.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000015#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Actual progress on GHG emissions targeted by the net-zero plan has been minimal, decreasing by only 1% between the 2018 baseline year and 2022.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000015#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["Net-zero emissions","methane emissions","livestock","regenerative agriculture","greenhouse gas emissions"],"geography_discussed":["Switzerland","Luxembourg"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["policy assessment","corporate analysis"]},{"id":"chanmar-000249","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/chanmar-000249","title":"Net-zero integrity Nestlé’s methane blindspot","publisher":{"name":"Changing Markets Foundation","organization":"changing-markets-foundation"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2023-04","source_url":"https://changingmarkets.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Net-zero-Integrity.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that Nestlé's net-zero plan fails to meet any of the nine relevant UN Integrity Matters recommendations. It highlights a critical 'methane blindspot,' where the company avoids setting specific methane targets despite dairy and livestock being its largest emission sources. The analysis argues that Nestlé uses 'creative accounting' via business-as-usual scenarios to mask minimal absolute emission reductions and relies on unverified regenerative agriculture and insetting to meet goals. Furthermore, the report identifies greenwashing in the carbon-neutral claims of flagship brands like Nespresso and KitKat, which rely heavily on unreliable offsets.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000249#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Nestlé fails to meet any of the nine relevant recommendations from the UN Integrity Matters report, partially meeting five and completely failing four.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000249#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The company does not set specific targets or provide a baseline for methane emissions, despite these being a primary source of its greenhouse gas footprint; estimated methane emissions for dairy operations were 8.7 million tonnes of CO2e in 2022.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000249#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Nestlé employs a 'business-as-usual' accounting scenario that obscures the actual lack of progress; while claiming a 23% reduction in dairy and livestock emissions by 2030, this represents only a 5.3% reduction against the 2018 baseline.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000249#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The company's overall emissions have remained stable, with only a 1% reduction in targeted GHG emissions between 2018 and 2022.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000249#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Nestlé relies heavily on regenerative agriculture and carbon insetting, which the report argues are unreliable for permanent emission cuts and lack rigorous verification.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000249#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Carbon-neutral claims for brands such as Nespresso and KitKat are characterized as greenwashing due to an over-reliance on offsets and insetting rather than absolute reductions.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000249#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Approximately 16% to 19% of Nestlé's total emissions are excluded from its net-zero pledge, including consumer use of sold products and purchased services.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000249#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["methane emissions","regenerative agriculture","carbon offset","greenwashing","Scope 3","deforestation","climate finance"],"geography_discussed":["Switzerland","Luxembourg","Slovenia","South Africa","Germany","United States","Peru","France","California"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["corporate accountability","policy alignment assessment"]},{"id":"chanmar-000134","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/chanmar-000134","title":"Feeding Us Greenwash","publisher":{"name":"Changing Markets Foundation","organization":"changing-markets-foundation"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2023-03","source_url":"https://changingmarkets.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ES-English-Feeding-Us-Greenwash.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report finds that greenwashing is rampant in the food sector, particularly among high-emission meat and dairy companies. It highlights the use of vague or misleading terms like 'carbon neutral' and 'climate positive' to influence consumer behavior, noting that a significant portion of consumers in the UK and Germany are more likely to purchase products with such labels.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000134#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Greenwashing is widespread in the food industry, including on carbon-intensive products like beef. Common misleading claims include 'carbon neutral', 'climate positive', 'net zero', and specific assertions regarding low methane, as well as the use of imagery depicting grazing cows or small family farms.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000134#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Major meat and dairy producers with high greenhouse gas emissions are using misleading marketing. JBS was reprimanded for a net zero claim that lacked a credible reduction plan; Nestlé used questionable carbon neutral claims for Nespresso and KitKat; and Danish Crown is facing a lawsuit over 'climate controlled' pork labels. Saputo and Arla are noted for using imagery of grazing cows as a subtle form of greenwashing.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000134#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Amazon's 'Climate Pledge Friendly' range was identified as containing misleading products, including beef jerky. Despite beef jerky being one of the most carbon-intensive foods, it was categorized as climate-friendly because of the removal of air from its packaging.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"chanmar-000134#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["greenwashing","carbon neutrality","Net-zero emissions","methane emissions","food system"],"geography_discussed":["European Union","United States"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["market research","consumer polling"]}]}