Firms still greenwashing in adverts after being censured, UK investigation finds

Exclusive: Virgin Atlantic and Renault among companies that continued to publish misleading environmental claims

Companies have continued to post misleading greenwashing adverts after being censured by the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA), according to an investigation.

Greenpeace UK's investigative journalism unit, Unearthed, reports that Virgin Atlantic, Renault and Aqua Pura are among companies that continued to publish unfounded claims about the environmental credentials of their products after being told to remove such adverts by the advertising watchdog.