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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rebecca Speare-Cole

Ad giant WPP reported to global watchdog for promotion of polluting clients

The sign outside the offices of WPP in London (Chris Radburn/PA) - (PA Archive)

Campaigners have reported advertising giant WPP to an international corporate watchdog over its work for polluting clients including fossil fuel companies.

The complaint to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) by the New Weather Institute and Adfree Cities says the firm is in breach of its international guidelines on corporate responsibility.

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