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Which one of the following best describes the term “greenwashing”

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Which one of the following best describes the term “greenwashing” ?

(a)

Conveying a false impression that a company’s products are eco-friendly and environmentally sound

(b)

Non-inclusion of ecological/environmental costs in the Annual Financial Statements of a country

(c)

Ignoring the disastrous ecological consequences while undertaking infrastructure development

(d)

Making mandatory provisions for environmental costs in a government project/programme

Answer:

(a)

Factual

CA

Explanation

Option (a) is correct: Greenwashing is the process of conveying a false impression or providing misleading information about how a company’s products are more environmentally sound.