With Earth Day around the corner, it\u2019s that time of the year again when companies start doling out sustainability pledges like candy. Unfortunately, some of those promises can be misleading. So, The Verge<\/em> spoke with sustainability experts for tips on how to tell whether or not a climate pledge is legit. They also shared advice on what companies should aspire to if they want to have a meaningful impact on climate change.<\/p>\n

It truly is tough to suss out stronger corporate climate pledges from weaker ones. Most companies just aren\u2019t transparent enough on what the climate commitments entail. And, even if there is fine print, it\u2019s definitely not fun to sift through. <\/p>\n