News about greenwashing on 2021-01-20
2020 - a record year for impact issuance , likely to be repeated in 2021
The global bond market has seen a sharp rise in impact bonds issuance in the past year, according to new figures from investors and analysts. Financials and energy sectors continued to increase their revenue during the pandemic.
Source: ifamagazine.com
Published on 2021-01-20
5 @ 5 : Pandemic worsens child obesity crisis | Humanewashing exposed
The US is fighting a childhood obesity crisis during the pandemic, according to the latest reports. Here are some of the things you need to know about the impact of coronavirus on children's health, animal welfare and animal rights in the US.
Source: newhope.com
Published on 2021-01-20
Greenwashing , green finance and emissions : Is Irish business doing its part in the fight against climate change ?
Climate change has been recognised as the “defining challenge for this century” in Ireland, according to a report by the Irish government. But what does it mean for the future of business in the Republic of Ireland? The BBC’s Jonathan Head explains.
Source: thejournal.ie
Published on 2021-01-20
Is oil dead ? Black gold loses its sparkle
The world’s largest urban space is being transformed into a city designed to make it easier for people to get around, according to the BBC's Ahmed Rashid. Why is Masdar City really the most expensive city in the world?
Source: eandt.theiet.org
Published on 2021-01-20
LMA Guidance On Green Loans - Environment
In our series of letters from readers, we look at the impact of "green loans" on environmental sustainability in the real estate lending market, which is increasingly common in Irish mortgage lenders, and how they are affected by climate change.
Source: mondaq.com
Published on 2021-01-20
Sovereign issuers dominate 2020 Latin America issuance of green , social and sustainable bonds
The growth of environmental bonds in Latin America has not kept pace with the wider market, according to the BBC's Global Markets Research (BBVA), which aims to examine the impact of the global financial markets on the continent. Here is a look at the challenges facing the region.
Source: environmental-finance.com
Published on 2021-01-20
Sustainability In Times Of Stress A Bottom Line Endeavor
When it comes to sustainable water management, it’s a growing problem for businesses. But how do you manage the challenges of sustainability and how to surmount them? Kevin Westerling, chief executive of Ecolab, has been speaking to the BBC.
Source: wateronline.com
Published on 2021-01-20
Why cap - and - invest ? One strategy for carbon reduction
Climate change is a key issue for the US economy, according to the governor of the state of Washington, John Inslee. But what does it mean for climate change and how do we take action to tackle the environmental racism in our society?
Source: climatesolutions.org
Published on 2021-01-20