Exploring the True Shade of Green: a critical examination of the central consumer protection authority’s guidelines on corporate greenwashing

Kishwar, Sanya Darakhshan, Saraswat, Vasatika and Agarwal, Roshni (2024) Exploring the True Shade of Green: a critical examination of the central consumer protection authority’s guidelines on corporate greenwashing. International Journal of Consumer Law and Practice, 12. ISSN 2347-2731

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Abstract

The Central Consumer Protection Authority in India has recently released draft guidelines to address the issue of greenwashing by corporations. This paper closely examines these guidelines and how they might impact the deceptive environmental practices of some companies. The study contributes to the ongoing discussion about corporate responsibility in India, highlighting the role of regulations in tackling greenwashing and promoting consumer trust. The authors critically comment on the shortcomings of the guidelines, while suggesting recommendations for resolving the same.

Item Type: Article
Keywords: The Central Consumer Protection Authority in India has recently released draft guidelines to address the issue of greenwashing by corporations. This paper closely examines these guidelines and how they might impact the deceptive environmental practices of some companies. The study contributes to the ongoing discussion about corporate responsibility in India, highlighting the role of regulations in tackling greenwashing and promoting consumer trust. The authors critically comment on the shortcomings of the guidelines, while suggesting recommendations for resolving the same.
Subjects: Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Social Sciences (General)
Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Sociology
JGU School/Centre: Jindal Global Law School
Depositing User: Mr. Gautam Kumar
Date Deposited: 17 Jun 2025 09:31
Last Modified: 17 Jun 2025 09:31
Official URL: https://doi.org/10.55496/TAOJ7733
URI: https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/9648

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