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ClientEarth proposes a comprehensive overhaul of the EU Fisheries State Aid Guidelines to integrate strict environmental and climate protections. The document argues that State aid should be conditional on compliance with EU environmental law and the Common Fisheries Policy, specifically calling for a ban on subsidies for new fishing vessels, fossil fuel energy costs, and harmful fishing gear. It suggests introducing a 'greenwashing test' for sustainable seafood claims and requiring 'climate and environment compatibility' assessments for all aid measures to prevent overcapacity and support the transition to a sustainable blue economy.

The document critiques TotalEnergies' plan to issue Sustainability-Linked Bonds (SLBs), asserting that the company's climate targets and overall corporate strategy are misaligned with the Paris Agreement. It highlights flaws in the company's KPIs, specifically regarding scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, and points to a projected 50% growth in hydrocarbon production by 2030 as evidence of a strategy at odds with climate science. The briefing concludes that these bonds serve as a marketing tool to secure funding for oil and gas expansion rather than a genuine mechanism for energy transition.

The document is an open letter from emerging professionals in the advertising and PR sectors who argue that their industry is facilitating climate inaction by working for fossil fuel companies. The authors demand that agencies stop representing oil, gas, and coal companies, as well as their associated trade associations and front groups, to end the spread of climate denial and greenwashing. They urge current agency leadership and employees to reject fossil fuel projects and sign the Clean Creatives pledge to ensure a viable future for the next generation.

ClientEarth has submitted a referral request to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) alleging that Carnival plc and Carnival Corporation failed to disclose material climate-related financial risks in their 2020 reporting. The request argues that the companies' reports are vague or entirely silent on climate change, potentially misleading investors and violating Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules (DTRs) and the UK Market Abuse Regulation (UK MAR). ClientEarth specifically challenges Carnival's reliance on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as a decarbonisation strategy, noting that such claims are not substantiated in financial statements and ignore methane emissions and the UK Climate Change Committee's findings on biofuels. The referral seeks financial penalties, public censure, and corrective disclosures.

ClientEarth has submitted a referral request to the FCA alleging that Just Eat Takeaway.com N.V. failed to disclose material climate-related risks and impacts in its 2020 Annual Report. The document argues that Just Eat's reporting is vague, potentially misleading, and fails to provide a fair review of its business or its long-term viability in a net-zero economy. Specifically, it highlights the absence of a Paris-aligned transition strategy and inadequate data on the environmental impact of food packaging and digital operations. ClientEarth requests that the FCA impose financial penalties, issue a public censure, and require the company to rectify its reporting deficiencies.

ClientEarth argues that the FCA is failing to enforce existing climate-related reporting rules, leading to a prevalence of 'greenwishing' and misleading disclosures among UK-listed companies. The document highlights specific failures by companies such as Centamin plc, Synthomer plc, and Bodycote plc, where material climate risks are omitted or presented inconsistently. ClientEarth calls for a comprehensive review of company reporting and robust enforcement action to align the FCA's activities with the UK Government's 2050 net-zero commitment and the statutory objectives of protecting consumers and market integrity.

Reclaim Finance critiques a proposed initiative by the Asian Development Bank and Prudential to accelerate the closure of coal plants in Asia. The organization warns that the scheme could provide a financial lifeline to polluting plants, allow major fossil fuel funders like Citi, HSBC, and BlackRock to greenwash their reputations, and fail to ensure that resale profits are used for the energy transition rather than further fossil fuel investment.

The report analyzes the role of hydrogen in the energy transition, contrasting 'green hydrogen' (produced via renewable-powered electrolysis) with the current industry standard of steam methane reformation (SMR) from fossil fuels. It warns that the oil and gas industry uses hydrogen rhetoric to justify continued fossil fuel infrastructure and delay electrification. The authors argue that green hydrogen should be reserved for 'hard-to-electrify' sectors like maritime shipping and high-heat industrial processes, while being rejected for use in passenger vehicles, home appliances, and gas-fired power plants due to energy inefficiency, high costs, and pollution risks.

ClientEarth argues that the FCA's proposed disclosure requirements in CP21/17 and CP21/18 are insufficient to provide the granularity needed for informed investment decisions. The briefing recommends mandatory disclosures, the inclusion of Scope 3 emissions, and the alignment of financial accounts with the Paris Agreement and the UK's net-zero target. It specifically calls for expanding the scope of regulated firms and listed entities subject to these rules and introducing robust enforcement to prevent greenwashing.

The report finds that synthetic fibers make up 69% of all materials in the textile industry, with production requiring more oil than Spain's annual consumption. An analysis of 46 brands reveals a systemic lack of transparency and a reliance on 'downcycling' PET bottles into clothing rather than implementing fiber-to-fiber recycling. A study of 4,028 products from 12 online stores showed that 67% contained synthetics, and 59% of products with sustainability claims violated UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) guidelines. The document concludes that voluntary commitments are insufficient and calls for EU legislation on extended producer responsibility and green claims to break the industry's addiction to fossil fuels.

The report finds that the fashion industry, particularly the fast-fashion model, is heavily reliant on synthetic fibers derived from oil and gas, with such materials making up 69% of all textiles. Analysis of 46 brands and 12 online retailers reveals a widespread lack of transparency and the prevalence of 'greenwashing,' where brands use misleading claims about sustainability or rely on 'downcycling' PET bottles into clothing rather than implementing true fiber-to-fiber circularity. The study highlights that many 'sustainable' collections actually contain higher percentages of synthetic fibers than standard lines, and that the industry largely ignores the issue of microplastic pollution. The authors call for urgent EU legislation on extended producer responsibility and stricter regulations on environmental claims to break the industry's dependence on fossil fuels.

The report finds that the fashion industry is heavily reliant on synthetic fibres, which account for 69% of all textile materials and are projected to reach nearly 75% by 2030. Analysis of 46 brands reveals a significant lack of transparency and widespread greenwashing, with many companies using recycled PET bottles as a 'false solution' rather than pursuing true fibre-to-fibre circularity. A study of 4,028 products from 12 major retailers showed that 67% contained synthetic fibres, and 59% of products with eco-claims violated UK Competition Markets Authority guidelines. The report argues that voluntary commitments are insufficient and calls for EU legislation on extended producer responsibility and mandatory rules against misleading environmental claims.

The report finds that the fashion industry remains heavily dependent on fossil-fuel-based synthetic fibres, with 67% of analysed products containing synthetics. It highlights a systemic lack of transparency and the use of 'downcycling' PET bottles as a false solution to circularity. The research exposes rampant greenwashing, with 59% of sustainability claims flouting UK CMA guidelines, and notes a critical industry blind spot regarding microplastic pollution, particularly in children's clothing.

The document outlines a comprehensive set of recommendations to transform the EU textile sector from a linear to a circular and resource-sufficient model. It advocates for mandatory ecodesign requirements to ensure durability and non-toxicity, a ban on the destruction of unsold goods, and the implementation of a digital product passport for transparency. The authors call for the phase-out of fossil-fuel derived synthetic fibres, the introduction of taxes on virgin resources, and the establishment of an EU-wide Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme. Furthermore, it emphasizes the need for binding due diligence legislation to address human rights and environmental abuses in global supply chains and suggests stricter regulations on the export of textile waste to non-EU countries.

The report claims that "net zero" agendas are a form of greenwashing used by "Big Polluters" to avoid reducing emissions. It identifies these entities as industries responsible for the majority of historical emissions, including fossil fuels, agribusiness, and aviation. The document details how these actors use risky technologies like BECCS and carbon offsets as "dangerous distractions" and employ lobbying, financial contributions, and academic partnerships to shape climate policy in their favor. Case studies on JBS, Shell, and Total SA are used to illustrate how these plans often mask continued pollution and lead to land grabbing in the Global South.

The briefing examines how industry lobby groups, including Hydrogen Europe and Global Alliance Powerfuels, are attempting to weaken the EU's Renewable Energy Directive (RED II). Specifically, it highlights efforts to remove 'additionality' requirements and extend 'temporal correlation' timeframes, which would allow hydrogen to be labeled as 'renewable' even if produced using fossil-fuel electricity. The author warns that such standards would result in carbon-intensive hydrogen, undermine the EU's 'energy efficiency first' principle, and risk subsidizing climate-damaging fuels through EU recovery funds.

The report warns that 11 major Eurozone banks hold over 530 billion euros in fossil fuel assets, representing 95% of their total equity. It argues that these assets are prone to becoming 'stranded assets' as the world transitions to meet the Paris Agreement, potentially triggering a financial crisis similar to the 2008 subprime mortgage crisis. The authors critique 'green finance' as largely greenwashing and call for the European Central Bank (ECB) to align its monetary policy with climate goals, increase capital requirements for fossil fuel exposure, and establish a public 'bad bank' to manage the phased extinction of these assets.

The report examines the rise of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) regulations to combat greenwashing, highlighting the EU's Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) as a key driver. It argues that ESG-aligned funds are outperforming non-aligned ones, making ESG compliance essential for accessing global capital. This shift poses a significant risk to fossil fuel-dependent firms, especially in Africa, while benefiting those providing minerals for renewable energy, provided they adhere to genuine sustainability principles.

The report outlines a framework for Chile to establish a national green taxonomy, which would serve as a classification system to identify sustainable economic activities and prevent greenwashing. It recommends that Chile follow a three-step path: adopt existing international taxonomies (such as those from the EU, China, or Climate Bonds Initiative), adapt them to local contexts, and lead the development of new criteria for sectors lacking international benchmarks, specifically mining. The document identifies energy, transport, construction, and industry as priority sectors for mitigation, while emphasizing that adaptation and resilience criteria must be developed in parallel across all sectors. It proposes a three-level governance structure involving government ministries, technical coordinators, and industry experts, and suggests focusing initial applications on green debt instruments.

The document outlines how fossil fuel companies use misleading advertising to appear more sustainable than they are. It specifically critiques claims regarding the sustainability of natural gas, the viability of carbon capture and storage (CCS), the effectiveness of carbon offsets and nature-based solutions, and the carbon neutrality of wood biomass energy.