Santos accused of misleading advertising

Santos accused of misleading advertising

Complaint made to ACCC and Ad Standards over domestic gas use claims. Climate communications group Comms Declare and grassroots campaigners Lock the Gate Alliance have complained to the corporate watchdog over a Santos ad placed in a newspaper near its proposed...
Fossils behind the National Press Club

Fossils behind the National Press Club

The National Press Club (NPC) says its role is defending press freedom but is that mission at odds with its corporate sponsors? This April, the outgoing head of the Net Zero Economy Agency, Greg Combet, addressed the nation’s media at the National Press Club....
Media Statement: Shell Creative Account Pitch

Media Statement: Shell Creative Account Pitch

Comms Declare has cautioned any agencies considering pitching for Shell. As revealed in Ad News Shell Energy Australia is looking for a creative agency. Comms Declare Founder, Belinda Noble said: “Shell is an Olympic gaslighter. It talks up the energy...
Santos influence in Narrabri

Santos influence in Narrabri

Internal emails obtained by Comms Declare indicate how Santos is wielding influence in Narrabri as it pursues its gas project and the flood-ridden council largely ignores climate change. FESTIVAL OF RUGBY  Narrabri councillors have had special access to the...
Response to new Draft Environmental Claims Code

Response to new Draft Environmental Claims Code

Comms Declare has responded to the Australian Association of National Advertisers (AANA) draft Environmental Claims Code, which is designed to stamp out greenwashing amid growing consumer complaints. Comms Declare Founder, Belinda Noble said: “We congratulate the AANA...