Fear of greenwashing label silences banks' sustainability communication

European financial authorities are working on recommendations for a new definition of the term ”greenwashing.”
Birgitte Søgaard Holm is CEO of investments and savings at Finans Danmark. | Photo: Pr/finans Danmark
Birgitte Søgaard Holm is CEO of investments and savings at Finans Danmark. | Photo: Pr/finans Danmark
by harald sebastian krebs, translated by katrine gøthler

Despite banks investing in ESG more than ever, including sustainability, their efforts haven’t made it within earshot of customers. Part of the explanation is found in the fear of being labeled with the term ”greenwashing,” argues Danish interest organization Finans Danmark.

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