Danish slaughterhouse giant convicted of greenwashing in landmark climate case

The High Court has ruled that Danish Crown’s use of the phrase “climate-controlled pig” on its labels in 2020 was greenwashing. The case is being hailed as Denmark’s first climate trial and an important precedent for future disputes.

The High Court has ruled that Danish Crown’s use of the phrase “climate-controlled pig” on its labels in 2020 was greenwashing. The case is being hailed as Denmark’s first climate trial and an important precedent for future disputes.


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