UPSC Prelims 2022 Question:

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

Learn more about greenwashing in the given explanation below.

Explanation:

• Greenwashing is the process of conveying a false impression or providing misleading information about how a company's products are more environmentally sound.
• Greenwashing is considered an unsubstantiated claim to deceive consumers into believing that a company's products are environmentally friendly.
• In addition, greenwashing may occur when a company attempts to emphasize sustainable aspects of a product to overshadow the company’s involvement in environmentally damaging practices.
• Companies can also greenwash initiatives with vague claims that don't provide real data or scientific validation for the claims.
• For example, a car vendor claims that a vehicle is eco-friendly because it is more fuel-efficient, while failing to mention or consider the larger industrial impact of vehicle manufacturing on the environment.
  
  

Therefore, option (1) is the correct answer.