Which stakeholder is accused of using marketing to spin an environmentally friendly image and preferring offsetting rather than reducing emissions?

• A. NGOs
• B. Intergovernmental Organizations
• C. Governments
• D. Corporations

Answer: (D)

Greenwashing is when an organization promotes a greener image to mask limited real progress. In sustainability discussions, corporations are frequently accused of using marketing to spin an environmentally friendly image while relying on carbon offsets instead of making real emissions reductions. This pattern—emphasizing feel-good messaging and offsets rather than cutting actual pollution—is what sets corporations apart. NGOs typically call out these tactics, intergovernmental organizations craft standards and guidelines, and governments enforce policies. So the stakeholder described here is corporations.