Energy Companies Urged to Clarify 'Carbon Neutral' Claims
Energy companies are still labeling their power plans as "carbon neutral" despite using emissions offsets, which has raised concerns among environmental advocates.
Parents for Climate, an environmental advocacy group, has issued a warning to 13 energy retailers that use carbon offsets to market their products, following a legal challenge that resulted in EnergyAustralia apologizing for the practice.
Offsets do not prevent or undo the harms caused by burning fossil fuels
This comes amid growing scrutiny of the integrity of carbon credits and their use. The advocacy group is urging energy companies to be more transparent about their claims.
Autor's summary: Energy companies' "carbon neutral" claims are under scrutiny.
- 13 energy retailers use carbon offsets to market their products
- EnergyAustralia apologized for the practice after a legal challenge
- Environmental advocates are urging energy companies to be more transparent