Research Article

Legal Framework in Türkiye within the Scope of Transition from Greenwashing to Green Trust

Number: 108 October 15, 2025
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Legal Framework in Türkiye within the Scope of Transition from Greenwashing to Green Trust

Abstract

This study examines the phenomenon of "greenwashing", where businesses develop misleading strategies based on environmental and social sensitivity and examines the legal regulations developed in Turkey to combat this practice. In this context, the causes, forms, and social, institutional, and financial impacts of greenwashing are examined in detail, revealing how this phenomenon threatens sustainability goals. The transition from greenwashing to "green trust" will be possible through transparent reporting, standards-based measurement, independent auditing, and international harmonization. This study evaluates legal frameworks such as the regulations implemented by the POA, CMB, and BRSA, as well as the green taxonomy initiative, within the scope of combating greenwashing in Turkey. Ultimately, the study emphasizes that sustainability must be built on a ground of trust, based not only on rhetoric but also on action and oversight.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Accounting, Auditing and Accountability (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

October 15, 2025

Submission Date

August 14, 2025

Acceptance Date

September 30, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Number: 108

APA
Başar, A. B., & Kardeş Selimoğlu, S. (2025). Legal Framework in Türkiye within the Scope of Transition from Greenwashing to Green Trust. Muhasebe Ve Finansman Dergisi, 108, 131-168. https://doi.org/10.25095/mufad.1763631
AMA
1.Başar AB, Kardeş Selimoğlu S. Legal Framework in Türkiye within the Scope of Transition from Greenwashing to Green Trust. Muhasebe ve Finansman Dergisi. 2025;(108):131-168. doi:10.25095/mufad.1763631
Chicago
Başar, Ayşe Banu, and Seval Kardeş Selimoğlu. 2025. “Legal Framework in Türkiye Within the Scope of Transition from Greenwashing to Green Trust”. Muhasebe Ve Finansman Dergisi, nos. 108: 131-68. https://doi.org/10.25095/mufad.1763631.
EndNote
Başar AB, Kardeş Selimoğlu S (October 1, 2025) Legal Framework in Türkiye within the Scope of Transition from Greenwashing to Green Trust. Muhasebe ve Finansman Dergisi 108 131–168.
IEEE
[1]A. B. Başar and S. Kardeş Selimoğlu, “Legal Framework in Türkiye within the Scope of Transition from Greenwashing to Green Trust”, Muhasebe ve Finansman Dergisi, no. 108, pp. 131–168, Oct. 2025, doi: 10.25095/mufad.1763631.
ISNAD
Başar, Ayşe Banu - Kardeş Selimoğlu, Seval. “Legal Framework in Türkiye Within the Scope of Transition from Greenwashing to Green Trust”. Muhasebe ve Finansman Dergisi. 108 (October 1, 2025): 131-168. https://doi.org/10.25095/mufad.1763631.
JAMA
1.Başar AB, Kardeş Selimoğlu S. Legal Framework in Türkiye within the Scope of Transition from Greenwashing to Green Trust. Muhasebe ve Finansman Dergisi. 2025;:131–168.
MLA
Başar, Ayşe Banu, and Seval Kardeş Selimoğlu. “Legal Framework in Türkiye Within the Scope of Transition from Greenwashing to Green Trust”. Muhasebe Ve Finansman Dergisi, no. 108, Oct. 2025, pp. 131-68, doi:10.25095/mufad.1763631.
Vancouver
1.Ayşe Banu Başar, Seval Kardeş Selimoğlu. Legal Framework in Türkiye within the Scope of Transition from Greenwashing to Green Trust. Muhasebe ve Finansman Dergisi. 2025 Oct. 1;(108):131-68. doi:10.25095/mufad.1763631

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