3 years ago
Provenance Secures $5 Million to Combat Greenwashing with Transparency Tech
Provenance, a UK-based startup fighting greenwashing with its transparency technology, has raised $5 million in a funding round
The company's platform verifies corporate sustainability claims, providing consumers with evidence of retailers' environmental and social impact
The investment will support product development and expand Provenance's reach to combat greenwashing on a larger scale.
ProblemTechnology
"Consumers are increasingly factoring in sustainability into their purchasing decisions, but many companies are engaging in greenwashing, making false claims about their environmental impact."
Solution
"Provenance provides a technology called Proof Point that digitally verifies corporate sustainability claims, allowing consumers to see evidence of a retailer's sustainability claims. This helps to combat greenwashing and increase transparency in the supply chain."