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Unveiling Green Facades: Exploring the Confluence of Greenwashing and Fake News

In: Artificial Intelligence, Data, and Decision-Making

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  • Marvin Motz

    (IISM, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)

  • Tobias Kölbel

    (IISM, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)

  • Anuja Hariharan

    (IISM, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)

Abstract

In the global pursuit of sustainability, the role of private sector capital is pivotal, necessitating a shift in financial flows towards sustainable initiatives. However, the proliferation of greenwashing undermines trust among investors and consumers alike. The detection and mitigation of greenwashing demand robust automated systems. Nonetheless, this endeavor is challenging due to ambiguous definitions, limited availability of high-quality data, and the qualitative nature of sustainability claims. In contrast, the field of fake news detection, facing similar obstacles, has undergone substantial methodological evolution. Employing a systematic mapping approach, we link existing types of greenwashing and fake news, unveiling similarities and distinctions. Our findings contribute to the linking of these two fields by establishing the conceptual foundation to transfer methodological advancements, such as detection algorithms, from fake news literature to the realm of greenwashing. Furthermore, we outline promising research avenues in the domains of greenwashing, fake news and their intersection.

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  • Marvin Motz & Tobias Kölbel & Anuja Hariharan, 2026. "Unveiling Green Facades: Exploring the Confluence of Greenwashing and Fake News," Lecture Notes in Information Systems and Organization, in: Christoph M. Flath & Gunther Gust & Frédéric Thiesse & Axel Winkelmann (ed.), Artificial Intelligence, Data, and Decision-Making, pages 373-387, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:lnichp:978-3-032-08480-4_24
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-08480-4_24
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