Sustainability messaging is increasingly visible. Customers are more aware. Regulators are more alert. Expectations are rising.
This makes green marketing both powerful and risky.
Why green marketing backfires
Green marketing fails when:
- claims outpace action
- messaging is vague
- evidence is weak
Customers may not articulate distrust, but they sense inconsistency quickly.
What credible sustainability communication requires
Credible sustainability marketing reflects:
- real operational changes
- measurable actions
- transparency
Communication should follow progress, not lead it.
Where SMEs often misstep
Many SMEs want to “say something” before they’ve done enough. This creates pressure to overstate progress.
Silence is often safer than exaggeration.
When green marketing works
Green marketing works when:
- sustainability is embedded into operations
- messaging is specific
- claims are modest but real
Credibility compounds quietly over time.
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