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.