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Canada's Competition Bureau Investigates Lululemon for Alleged Greenwashing

The inquiry focuses on discrepancies between the company's sustainability claims and reported increases in greenhouse gas emissions.

  • Canada's Competition Bureau has opened a formal investigation into Lululemon following allegations by environmental group Stand.earth.
  • Stand.earth claims Lululemon's 2020 sustainability campaign contradicts its 2022 impact report showing increased emissions.
  • Lululemon's Scope 3 emissions, involving indirect environmental impacts, rose significantly from 2020 to 2022.
  • The investigation could lead to significant fines if Lululemon is found guilty of misleading environmental practices.
  • Lululemon maintains commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 despite current challenges.
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