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Anti-greenwashing rule

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Sectors: Economy-wide

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Handbook includes an 'anti-greenwashing rule' (ESG 4.3.1R), which applies to all communications that mention sustainability-linked characteristics of products or services available for clients in the UK by FCA-authorised firms. The rule tooke ffect from 31 May 2024. 

Examples:
Resilient infrastructure, Fossil fuel divestment, Net zero growth plan, Sustainable fishing

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Anti-greenwashing rule
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Policy Statement to help consumers navigate the market for sustainable investment products
supporting documentationPDF
Guidance on the anti-greenwashing rule
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