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AMSTERDAM COURT RULES KLM’S ENVIRONMENTAL CLAIMS ARE MISLEADING

Amsterdam court ruling on KLM greenwashing claims

On 20 March 2024, the District Court of Amsterdam ruled in favour of Fossielvrij, a foundation promoting fossil-free initiatives, and against KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, declaring several of the airline’s green advertising claims misleading and unlawful. Fossielvrij’s Greenwashing Claim The court found that KLM’s advertisements presented vague environmental benefits, which…