Consumer Groups Target EU Energy Majors over ‘Green’ Gas Offers
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The Dutch Consumers Association and other European consumer organizations have filed a complaint with the European Commission against energy companies for greenwashing. According to the association, research shows that European energy companies, such as Engie and Shell, present fossil gas as a clean or climate-friendly choice.
Engie, Eni Plenitude, Shell and TotalEnergys are accused of "deceptive commercial practices".
Consumer organizations have filed a complaint with the European Commission against energy companies for greenwashing. This is reported by the Consumentenbond…
The Dutch Consumers Association and other European consumer organizations have filed a complaint with the European Commission against energy companies for greenwashing. According to the association, research shows that European energy companies, such as Engie and Shell, present fossil gas as a clean or climate-friendly choice.
However, four European energy giants (ENGIE, Eni Plenitude, Shell and TotalEnergies) are marketing their gas offerings as sustainable solutions. On 16 June 2026, the BEUC (European Office of Consumer Unions) and 12 consumer organisations from 11 countries filed an administrative complaint with the European Commission. In France, the CLCV brought an action before the Nanterre court against ENGIE for misleading commercial practices. Beyond the leg…
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