And The Winner Is ...

Coinciding with the World Summit on Sustainable Development taking place in Johannesburg, the Green Oscars announced this year's winners. In the category of Best Green Actor for achievement in Corporate Greenwash, the award goes to BP, for their Beyond Petroleum rebranding campaign, and their "Oil is old news" ad. In the category of Best Blue Actor for achievement in Corporate Bluewash, the award goes to Nestle, for overcoming one of the worst corporate reputations out there and daring to show its face at the United Nations. In the category of Best Supporting Government for facilitating excessive corporate power, the award goes to the United States, for representing corporate interests in environmental treaty negotiations. And for the Lifetime Achievement Award for outstanding long-term achievement in environmental destruction and green PR, the award goes to Shell, for outstanding greenwash for over a decade. Congratulations go out to all the winners.