"Columbia's Center on Global Energy Policy (CGEP) describes itself as an independent organization producing research on energy policy. But that representation is misleading, alleges the complaint to the New York City consumer protection bureau."
"Publicly disclosed donation documents and academic studies' conflict-of-interest statements show that CGEP has accepted millions of dollars in funding from big oil companies, including ExxonMobil, Shell, BP, Occidental and Tellurian."
"Members of the Sunrise Movement at Columbia University claim CGEP is laundering the reputation of the fossil fuel industry by presenting its fossil fuel-funded work as neutral."
"A Columbia spokesperson stated that CGEP's funding comes from a wide variety of sources that all share a commitment to improving energy policy through rigorous, independent analysis."
Columbia University's Center on Global Energy Policy (CGEP) faces allegations of deceptive practices for concealing its financial connections to the fossil fuel sector. A complaint filed by student activists claims CGEP misrepresents itself as an independent research organization while accepting substantial funding from major oil companies. This funding influences its energy research, which is used in climate policy discussions. The students argue that CGEP's branding misleads the public and policymakers about its neutrality and independence in energy policy analysis.
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