Several retailers and food manufacturers are facing lawsuits over environmental claims made on packaging, including statements about recyclability, compostability or carbon-neutral certification.
Plaintiffs argue that such claims are sometimes exaggerated or unsupported, amounting to deceptive marketing. Retailers find themselves pulled into legal disputes when they stock products with contested claims or promote sustainability messaging in-store.
The rise of “greenwashing” litigation reflects consumer demand for authenticity in sustainability. Supermarkets must now verify the accuracy of environmental claims from suppliers to avoid future liability.
As ESG commitments become central to branding, supermarkets must ensure that sustainability rhetoric is matched by verifiable action.