Make My Money Matter targets Barclays, HSBC, Santander, NatWest and Lloyds, as it says there is a mismatch between the banks’ public climate strategies and net zero targets.
Green campaigners call for Luton Airport expansion ads to be banned
Eight green campaign groups have signed the complaint over ads seen on billboards on the London underground, on Meta, and in the New Statesman magazines.
Ad watchdog says ‘green’ food ads mislead consumers
Food and drink ads using words such as ‘natural’ and green imagery benefit from an eco-friendly ‘halo effect’, according to the latest ASA research.
Ford ‘zero emissions’ ad approved by ASA
Despite its work on on “zero emissions claims”, the ASA has ruled that a Ford advert was not misleading.
UK advertising watchdog ASA to root out false green claims with AI
ASA chief executive Guy Parker has claimed that AI tools could help counteract the increased use of unverified climate buzzwords for products.
BMW and MG car ads banned by advertising watchdog over green claims
Two car adverts from BMW and MG Motor UK ASA for making misleading claims about being zero emissions.
BrewDog bites back at ASA ‘climate neutral’ ad ban
BrewDog boss James Watt has hit back at the ASA for banning an Instagram advert in which the brewery claimed its beers are climate negative.
Greenwashing airline adverts banned by ASA for ‘misleading’ claims
Ads from Air France, Lufthansa and Etihad have been banned by the ASA for greenwashing and misleading consumers about environmental impact.
ASA calls for greater clarity on green disposal claims amid public confusion
The advertising watchdog is calling for greater transparency on green disposal claims such as ‘recyclable’, ‘compostable’ and ‘biodegradable’.
Toyota ads banned for encouraging ‘irresponsible’ behaviour
Two Toyota SUV adverts have been banned by the ASA encouraging “irresponsible” behaviour towards the environment by driving off-road.