Question:
Which one of the following best describes the term “greenwashing”?
A
Conveying a false impression that a company’s products are eco-friendly and environmentally sound
B
Non-inclusion of ecological/ environmental costs in the Annual Financial Statements of a country
C
Ignoring the consequences disastrous ecological while infrastructure development undertaking
D
Making mandatory provisions for environmental costs in a government project/programme
Correct Answer
(a) Conveying a false impression that a company’s products are eco-friendly and environmentally sound
Solution:
- Greenwashing is the process of conveying a false impression or providing misleading information about how a company’s products are more environmentally sound.
- Greenwashing is considered an unsubstantiated claim to deceive consumers into believing that a company’s products are environmentally friendly.