World's largest ad firm reported to OECD over 'pro-polluter' campaigns

Stuart Stone
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'First-of-its-kind' complaint against WPP argues firm should not make climate pledges while helping to promote the world's most polluting companies

Advertising and PR giant WPP has been reported to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) over the company's work for polluting clients, including fossil fuel companies. The...

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