News about greenwashing on 2021-02-23

Ahluwalia : The Designer Filtering Diverse Cultures Into Vibrant Menswear
Women are easier to convince to wear the same clothes than men, says Priya Ahluwalia, the founder of a menswear label in London. But what does this mean for female designers, and why is it really safe?
Source: esquire.com
Published on 2021-02-23

Can Harvesting Rare Earth Elements Solve the Coal Ash Crisis ?
When Jim Winner died at the age of 80, he spent more than £100m on a spending spree. But what happened to him? The BBC's weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world, from the US to the USA.
Source: sierraclub.org
Published on 2021-02-23

Certification fails to transform the palm oil industry – what next ?
The world's longest-serving environmental body, the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil, has been criticised for failing to protect the environment. But what does it mean for the industry and why is it being branded a threat to human rights?
Source: chinadialogue.net
Published on 2021-02-23

Climate strikes , environmental protests in January 2021
Turkey's Anadolu Agency has announced a series of climate strikes and protests in the first month of the year.The Turkish government says it is taking steps to tackle the threat posed by the coronavirus pandemic, which has left thousands of people stranded.
Source: aa.com.tr
Published on 2021-02-23

Euromoney Is there an ESG competence crisis ?
Environmental, social and governance (Environmental Governance) experts are being appointed to senior roles in environmental finance, according to a new report by the BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker. How can such instant professionals be competent to grapple with complex topics such as climate change and biodiversity?
Source: euromoney.com
Published on 2021-02-23

Industry Lobby The US Government to Make Africa Backslide on Plastics
Greenpeace has called for the US to phase out single-use plastic waste across Africa, according to documents obtained by a US-Kenyan chemical lobby group which counts Shell, Exxon, Total and Total among its members. Environmentalists have warned that they could derail the progress made in the continent.
Source: greenpeace.org
Published on 2021-02-23

Is financial regulation the way to advance a climate agenda ?
The US Treasury Department is reportedly adding a “climate czar” to its corporate financial reports, according to advisers at Corbin Advisors. But what does this mean for companies and investment firms - and their costs?
Source: nbcnews.com
Published on 2021-02-23

The Developing Regulatory Approach To Climate Change And The Importance For Financial Services - Finance and Banking
The UK's financial services sector has been recognised by the United Nations for its efforts to tackle climate change. But why is it important to protect their markets from the impact of the global warming? Sushil Kuner explains the key regulatory initiatives underway in the UK.
Source: mondaq.com
Published on 2021-02-23