Consumer groups target EU energy majors over ‘green’ gas offers

Published 08:07 on June 16, 2026 / Last updated at 08:07 on June 16, 2026 / / EMEA (Europe), Net Zero Transition (Investment, Reporting & Disclosure, Transport & Heating Fuels)

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EU consumer groups have lodged a greenwashing complaint with the European Commission and national consumer protection authorities against energy majors Engie, Eni Plenitude, Shell, and TotalEnergies over allegedly misleading marketing of “green” energy offers that still rely heavily on fossil gas.
EU consumer groups have lodged a greenwashing complaint with the European Commission and national consumer protection authorities against energy majors Engie, Eni Plenitude, Shell, and TotalEnergies over allegedly misleading marketing of “green” energy offers that still rely heavily on fossil gas.


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