Accuracy and sourcing
Every factual claim we publish should be supported by evidence we can show. We prefer primary sources: original documents, datasets, studies and people with direct knowledge. When we rely on a secondary source, we say so.
We link to sources wherever possible and describe the limits of any data we use.
Fairness
People and organisations who are the subject of criticism in our reporting are given a reasonable opportunity to respond before publication. We report their response, or the fact that they declined to comment.
Anonymous sources
We name our sources whenever we can. We grant anonymity only when a source faces a real risk of harm and the information is important and cannot be obtained another way. An editor must know the identity of every anonymous source.
How we label our work
- News: timely reporting about an event or development.
- Investigation: original, evidence-led reporting that uncovers something important.
- Explainer: context that helps readers understand an issue.
- Analysis: interpretation of developments, supported by evidence.
- Opinion: clearly identified views of named contributors, not of The GreenScope.
- Interview: edited conversations with relevant voices.
- Data story: reporting built around datasets, charts or maps.
Sponsored content
Any content paid for by a third party is labelled as sponsored at the top of the page and is never presented as independent journalism. Our reporters do not write sponsored content.
Images
Every image has a caption, a credit and descriptive alternative text written by a person. We do not alter news photographs beyond standard adjustments to exposure and cropping, and we do not use generated images to illustrate real events.
Corrections
When we make a mistake we correct it promptly and transparently. See our corrections policy.