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How to talk about sustainability without greenwashing

Communicate sustainability progress clearly and credibly without exaggeration or greenwashing.

Good sustainability communication starts with evidence, context and honesty about what is still unfinished.

This practical lesson explains how to talk about environmental progress with confidence without exaggerating claims or slipping into greenwashing.

What you’ll learn

  • How to make specific, supportable claims
  • Why context and proportion matter
  • How to communicate progress without implying perfection
  • How to make uncertainty and next steps visible

Watch this if

You want to communicate your organisation’s sustainability work but are worried about saying too much, too little or the wrong thing.

What to do next

Review one sustainability claim you currently use. Add the evidence, timeframe, scope and limitation behind it.