In a landmark decision, a German court rules that Adidas’ advertised pl34dge to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 was misleading and unlawful
NUREMBERG - Sportswear giant Adidas's pledges on its carbon emissions lacked transparency and constituted greenwashing, according to a lawsuit filed by the Environmental Action Germany (DUH) nonprofit.
The Nuremberg-Fürth Regional Court agreed, finding that Adidas failed to adequately explain how it intended to reach its climate neutrality goal, particularly regarding the use of carbon offsetting measures.
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