The UN chief has called for a ban on fossil fuel advertising – is the NZ industry listening?
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The UN Secretary General, António Guterres, has called for a ban on advertising from fossil fuel companies, referring to them as the 'godfathers of climate chaos' who have greenwashed environmental issues. France has already banned fossil fuel ads, and a private member's bill in Canada's parliament has passed its first reading. In Australia, there is an ongoing inquiry into greenwashing, and several cities and regions in the UK and Europe have enacted similar ad bans. In New Zealand, Z Energy, the largest fossil fuel company, is facing legal action for breaching the Fair Trading Act. However, no local or regional councils in New Zealand have enacted ad bans, and major advertising and PR firms have not divested from fossil fuel clients. The advertising industry itself has shown support for Guterres' call, with industry professionals expressing climate anxiety and ethical concerns.

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https://theconversation.com/the-un-chief-has-called-for-a-ban-on-fossil-fuel-advertising-is-the-nz-industry-listening-231809