News about greenwashing on 2021-02-18
Are ESG ETFs Doing Enough to Support Sustainability ?
The S&P 500 index has seen its greenhouse-gas intensity fall by almost 25% over the past year, according to research by the leading investors of environmental and governance funds, TrueMark Investments, in New York, and Bloomberg.
Source: etftrends.com
Published on 2021-02-18
BlackRock Fink says investors demand sustainable strategies
Companies that do not adopt sustainable business strategies could see less investment in their shares, according to the head of the world’s largest asset manager.Fink has said he has been telling corporate boards they will see more equity demand for investors.
Source: reuters.com
Published on 2021-02-18
Global leaders can create sustainability with meaningful transparency
Environmental, social and governance, environmental impact, and climate change are among the key themes of 2021's corporate impact revolution - which will bring new opportunities for companies to work with the governments and individuals to rebuild and create a fairer future for all.
Source: it-online.co.za
Published on 2021-02-18
Heinz bigwig Jojo de Noronha on making Beanz the new avocados
Kraft Heinz’s chief executive, de Noronha, says it is planning a shake-up of its brand strategy ahead of the 2021 Olympics, but it doesn’t know what it will be going to do with it.
Source: thegrocer.co.uk
Published on 2021-02-18
Indonesian police may probe coal miners over deforestation - linked floods
Police in Indonesia are considering opening an investigation into allegations that coal mining activity may have been exacerbated by environmental degradation linked to floods in the province of Borneo, reports the BBC's Indonesian correspondent Jenny Soekarno.
Source: news.mongabay.com
Published on 2021-02-18
Marisa Hordern talks Missoma Fine , owning your confidence and the power of positivity
This is a new series looking at how influencers and celebrities choose to wear jewellery today. Here's what we learned about the British demi-fine Jewellery brand, and how we look at the way we approach the fashion industry - and why.
Source: marieclaire.co.uk
Published on 2021-02-18
Naturepedic Empowers Pregnant Women with Resources Through Conscious Collaborations , Educational Tools , and Industry Reports
The BBC's weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world. This week we speak to Naturepedic, one of the leading manufacturers of baby mattresses in the US, to help mothers cut through the surge of greenwashing claims and information overload.
Source: prnewswire.com
Published on 2021-02-18
Planned obsolescence : France has a repairability index plan to make your smartphone last way longer .
In our series of letters from African journalists, environmentalist Eric Grist explains how a new gadget will last until the end of the year. Here, he tells the story of how French companies are making their products easier to fix.
Source: slate.com
Published on 2021-02-18
See . Change Virtual Session Scheduled For March 24 - 25
Each week we feature a series of graphic designers designed to promote the creative process of designing their own versions of the theme tune - Welcome to the Elegant Theme. Please adhere to this theme to your favourite themes.
Source: sgbonline.com
Published on 2021-02-18
Ten degrees of sustainability
It’s a year when climate change is coming to an end, according to the leading environmental agency Savills. But what does this mean for businesses and the environment, and what is the impact of the change on their economy and society?
Source: propertyweek.com
Published on 2021-02-18
Texas Blackouts Are The Result Of Unreliable Green Energy
The US state of Texas has been hit by a massive electricity blackout that has left millions of people trapped in the cold. But what does this mean for the nation’s renewable powerhouse, asks Chris Stokel-Walker from the BBC's The Boss.
Source: thefederalist.com
Published on 2021-02-18