A Multi-Modal Framework for Detection of Greenwashing and Fake ESG Claims on Social Media

Arora, Rameshwar ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7776-6168 (2026) A Multi-Modal Framework for Detection of Greenwashing and Fake ESG Claims on Social Media. In: 2026 13th International Conference on Computing for Sustainable Global Development (INDIACom), 8 April 2026 - 10 April 2026, New Delhi, India.

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Abstract

The widespread use of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) communication on social media has enabled companies to convey sustainability promises to various stakeholders effectively. Yet it has also intensified greenwashing, characterised by false or unverifiable ESG announcements that distort public opinion and undermine trust in sustainability transitions. The extant literature offers limited tools or frameworks for measuring and identifying fake ESG claims. This paper proposes a scalable, AI-based framework for identifying fake ESG claims and greenwashing on social media. The proposed framework involves a multimodal architecture that uses transformer-based Natural Language Processing (NLP) of textual ESG claims, vision models for image-text consistency analysis, and social network analytics of coordinated amplification patterns. The study's significant contribution is evidence that combining linguistic, visual, and network indicators can enhance the detection of deceptive ESG narratives across industries. The suggested framework offers guidance to regulators, investors, and social media platforms interested in automated means to verify sustainability claims and limit harm.

Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Uncontrolled Keywords: AI | ESG | Greenwashing | Misinformation | Multi-modal analytics | NLP | Social media | Sustainability
Subjects: Physical, Life and Health Sciences > Computer Science
Depositing User: Mr. Syed Anas Ali
Date Deposited: 23 Jun 2026 11:46
Last Modified: 23 Jun 2026 11:46
Official URL: https://doi.org/10.23919/INDIACom70271.2026.115266...
URI: https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/11759

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