News about greenwashing on 2021-02-22
Biden Agriculture Nominee Could Bring US Back Into Trans - Pacific Partnership
The nominee for the US Secretary of Agriculture is expected to be appointed to lead a confirmation hearing later this month, the White House has confirmed, amid growing concerns over the future of trade agreements between the United States and Japan.
Source: truthout.org
Published on 2021-02-22
Driving ESG bond markets to new heights - Environmental Finance
British Bank of Scotland (BBVA) has become the first private institution in Europe to issue a Covid-19 bond, marking the beginning of the global environmental finance crisis in which the UK economy was hit by the pandemic and the impact of coronavirus.
Source: environmental-finance.com
Published on 2021-02-22
Greenwashing and tips to identify suitable ESG products
Financial advisers are being asked to find a way to match their clients’ environmental beliefs and principles with investor demands, according to the BBC's Christine Blasey Advisory Group. Should these products look like?
Source: ifa.com.au
Published on 2021-02-22
Poland PGE , EU advisors increase pressure over gas in green finance rules
The European Union has been asked to introduce a new strategy to label green energy investments as sustainable, amid growing pressure from Poland's biggest power producer PGE and its own advisors, over whether to include gas power in EU rules.
Source: reuters.com
Published on 2021-02-22
UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe Goes Fully Circular By 2030
A group of soft drinks firms have closed their headquarters in the German city of Essen, where they want to use recycled and renewable plastic bottles by 2030. The industry is calling for a change in its packaging strategy.
Source: forbes.com
Published on 2021-02-22
Why an evidence - based approach is vital for ESG advice
The coronavirus pandemic has contributed to a positive trend in investment in the world of investment, according to research by Square Mile. The BBC's weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the globe, from the US to Australia, and the UK.
Source: moneymarketing.co.uk
Published on 2021-02-22
Will Asian consumers pay for clean energy ?
Consumers in Asia Pacific are increasing their appetite for renewable energy, according to a new report. But what will persuade the region’s consumers to switch to clean electricity if it is cheap, asks Tom de Castella, the chief executive of Alibaba Group.
Source: eco-business.com
Published on 2021-02-22