Question 40: Which of the following best summarises the passage? A. Although regulators are starting to hold corporations accountable for mi...

Question 40: Which of the following best summarises the passage?

A. Although regulators are starting to hold corporations accountable for misleading claims, the problem of greenwashing persists because companies are prioritizing profit over ethical sourcing of critical minerals.

B. The transition to renewable energy is failing due to the high social and environmental costs associated with mining lithium and cobalt, necessitating new global agreements.

C. The widespread adoption of ESG has paradoxically led to the rise of deceptive reporting practices, necessitating a fundamental shift from symbolic gestures to demonstrable social and environmental integrity in corporate actions.

D. The United Nations and global financial authorities must work together to create a singular, legally enforceable standard to rebuild public trust and ensure the success of climate ambitions.