Asia Pacific > ‘Carbon neutral’ fee charged by ride-hailing company risks greenwashing -NGO

‘Carbon neutral’ fee charged by ride-hailing company risks greenwashing -NGO

Published 17:00 on March 8, 2024  /  Last updated at 17:00 on March 8, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, International, Nature-based, Other APAC, Voluntary

A charge imposed on ride-hailing customers in Southeast Asia to mitigate the climate impact of their travel is backed by dodgy voluntary carbon credits and subjects the company to potential claims of greenwashing, according to an investigation by a local non-profit.
A charge imposed on ride-hailing customers in Southeast Asia to mitigate the climate impact of their travel is backed by dodgy voluntary carbon credits and subjects the company to potential claims of greenwashing, according to an investigation by a local non-profit.


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