News about greenwashing on 2021-02-03

All investment funds will be ESG in five years
A survey of professional fund buyers in the UK and North America suggests that investment funds will be able to incorporate a range of sustainable investments (Environmental Investment Funds - Environmental Growth, Sustainable Investments, Investment Strategy and Fiscal Studies).
Source: investmentweek.co.uk
Published on 2021-02-03

Chevron Fails Shareholders with its Climate Lobbying Report , Needs to Go Back to Drawing Board
Chevron, the world’s biggest energy giant, has released a report calling for corporate climate lobbying to be disclosed to shareholders. The BBC looks at the latest twists and turns of its recent report to the company. Why?
Source: ucsusa.org
Published on 2021-02-03

Euston tunnel protestor and 18 - year - old activist has no plans on leaving anytime soon
A Devon teenager has been living underground for eight days after being dug a tunnel in the pathway of the Euston railway site, BBC News looks at how it has changed the way protestors are allowed to be evicted from the site.
Source: thetab.com
Published on 2021-02-03

Fast Fashion ; Can We Make Sustainable Fashion Viable For Everyone ?
The fashion industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world, but what does it do to the environment? The BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker looks at how the industry makes clothes sustainable and what is it really doing to make them environmentally friendly?
Source: junkee.com
Published on 2021-02-03

IFRS Foundation plans autumn decision on intl sustainability standards board
Financial regulators are considering setting up a globally recogned sustainability standard-setter in the wake of the global climate change crisis, it has been revealed. Environmental, social and governance reporting is among the key issues being discussed by the financial regulator.
Source: accountingtoday.com
Published on 2021-02-03

The Emergence of Social Bonds As a New Rating
Social bonds have been a key tool in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, according to new research by the S&P Ratings and Standard & Poor's. But what does this mean for the global economy and financial institutions, and what is the impact of these challenges?
Source: brinknews.com
Published on 2021-02-03

Welcome to the Green Age - how focusing on sustainability can help Kiwi businesses succeed in 2021
In our series of letters from African journalists, readers are being asked to ask why sustainability is a key part of our lives. TOP STORIES - Welcome to New Zealand's Kiwi business strategy. Each week we speak to the business leader and chief executive of the company.
Source: stuff.co.nz
Published on 2021-02-03

Which Funds Launched in January ?
The stock market in the UK is looking at a range of options which could be in place ahead of the financial markets summit in London. Here is the full list of those submitted to the Stock Exchange in Scotland. These are the options.
Source: morningstar.co.uk
Published on 2021-02-03