'Greenhushing' is a trend that leaves businesses downplaying their environmental wins

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'Greenhushing' is a trend that leaves businesses downplaying their environmental wins

Could 'greenhushing' do as much damage to businesses as the 'greenwashing' it is seeking to guard against?

These days, institutions and companies love to announce what they're doing to tackle the climate crisis. Terms like "sustainable", "environmentally friendly", and "low-carbon" are often used to trumpet...

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