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'Not fit for purpose': Watchdog accused of failing to protect public from 'climate impacts of high-carbon advertising'

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'Not fit for purpose': Watchdog accused of failing to protect public from 'climate impacts of high-carbon advertising'

Environmental campaign groups warn ASA lacks the remit or resources to effectively police 'greenwash' campaigns

clock 20 September 2023 • 5 min read
HSBC climate ads misled consumers over bank's environmental impact, ASA rules

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HSBC climate ads misled consumers over bank's environmental impact, ASA rules

In a landmark ruling, the Advertising Standards Authority rules bank failed to put its climate investments in broader context of its continued financing of polluting industries

clock 18 October 2022 • 3 min read
ASA draws ire from green campaigners over Land Rover ad ruling

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ASA draws ire from green campaigners over Land Rover ad ruling

Advertising Standards Authority faces criticism from environmental campaigners over 'series of failed and missed opportunities' to act against greenwashing

clock 24 November 2021 • 5 min read
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