Environmental Leader, January 07, 2010
More carbon fraud cases are popping up around the globe including Australia and Belgium as government watchdog organizations step up efforts to monitor the nascent green business sector.
As an example, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) says it is closely watching the green business sector, reports SmartCompany. ACCC recently forced a green power company, Global Green Plan, to purchase carbon credits it had promised to buy on behalf of customers, but never did, and is currently pursuing action against carbon capture company Prime Carbon over allegedly misleading claims made by the firm, according to the article. Read more...
As an example, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) says it is closely watching the green business sector, reports SmartCompany. ACCC recently forced a green power company, Global Green Plan, to purchase carbon credits it had promised to buy on behalf of customers, but never did, and is currently pursuing action against carbon capture company Prime Carbon over allegedly misleading claims made by the firm, according to the article. Read more...
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