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The broken promises of your favorite companies

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February 14, 2025

Most of the world’s biggest companies have made some kind of promise when it comes to the climate, whether that’s going net zero or carbon neutral. But frequently, reality doesn’t correspond with the green picture these companies are painting. Whether it’s creative accounting or lofty claims: Here’s what to look out for in a companies’ climate promises.

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