News about greenwashing on 2021-02-09

Were more than seriou : oil supermajor Total changing name for greener shift
The world’s biggest energy company is to change its name to a new category, which aims to transform it into an energy firm in the coming decade, it has been revealed in an advertising advert on the New Year's Eve newspaper.
Source: rechargenews.com
Published on 2021-02-09

Climate Models Are Not Designed for Use by Financial Markets , Scientists Warn
Climate scientists have warned that they have been using climate models to simulate global warming by at least a decade, which leap-frogged the drive to integrate the planet into financial decision-making by the end of the century.
Source: insurancejournal.com
Published on 2021-02-09

Coca - Cola plans to reduce plastic waste simply dont go far enough
Coca-Cola has pledged to introduce recycled plastic bottles for some of its products in a move which has been widely condemned by environmentalists and activists across the world, including those responsible for their emissions.
Source: dezeen.com
Published on 2021-02-09

Financial institutions general regulatory news , February 2021 # 2 | Hogan Lovells
Here is a full transcript of the UK's financial services talks. Here are the key areas of negotiations. Financial services and markets Act 2000 (Amendment) - which outlines the latest steps in the process .
Source: jdsupra.com
Published on 2021-02-09

Fossil fuel pollution causes one in five premature deaths : study
This is a full transcript of the City A.M. newspaper's weekly bulletins on Wednesday evening. Here is the full list of readers seeking to find out more about their local affairs and how they feel about the city.
Source: cityam.com
Published on 2021-02-09

Global disruption : An uphill task for unprepared Mauritius
Without the advent of few visionary insiders, a critical mass of outsiders and synergy between all stakeholders will not get out of the vicious circle, writes Samad Ramoly, the BBC's political editor.
Source: mauritiustimes.com
Published on 2021-02-09

No more greenwashing as firms face coming clean on their carbon footprint
Nestlé has announced it is removing all plastic packaging in its smarties, which includes a green, green and green. The BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world, from Northern Ireland to the UK and Ireland.
Source: independent.ie
Published on 2021-02-09

Should we be using natural deodorants ? What you need to know about aluminium - free alternatives
In our series of letters from African journalists, the BBC's weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world. This week we speak to Chris Stokel-Walker, chief executive of the Royal College of Art and a leading academic.
Source: thenationalnews.com
Published on 2021-02-09

Top BlackRock researcher sides with hedge funds in GameStop saga
Hedge funds have been criticised for taking short positions in the US stock market in a row over the collapse of the GameStop saga.The BBC’s Christine Blasey looks at the impact of high liquidity on stock markets in Asia.
Source: koreaherald.com
Published on 2021-02-09

Using public money to buy votes distorts democracy
In our series of letters from African journalists, journalist John Shakespeare looks at the challenges facing Australia's political parties in a row over benefits. Here’s what he says about those who did not vote for the party candidate. -
Source: smh.com.au
Published on 2021-02-09