News about greenwashing on 2021-02-26
Farming strategy masterclass in greenwashing say environment groups as they exit talks | Ireland
The Irish government’s agri-food 2030 strategy has been criticised for failing to address the environmental impact of livestock farming and climate change, according to a group of activists and campaigners across the country. Environmentalists have said they are concerned.
Source: thetimes.co.uk
Published on 2021-02-26
HSBC , Barclays challenged over bond linked to Vietnamese coal project
Two of the world's biggest banks have been challenged over a Japanese bond it says will contribute to the financing of coal-fired power in Vietnam, according to reports from the Financial Times and the Daily Telegraph. But what does this mean?
Source: reuters.com
Published on 2021-02-26
IOSCO Publishes Work Program For 2021 - 2022
Financial stability and misconduct risks are among the priorities of the global financial watchdog, which aims to maintain a critical focus on the recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, and address the ongoing impact on global economic activity in the capital markets.
Source: mondovisione.com
Published on 2021-02-26
John Stossel : Save the Rhino !
A selection of the islands which have been affected by the coronavirus outbreak. This is a list of areas where they are based in the United States of America and their neighbourhoods. Each of them includes the country's main territory.
Source: unionleader.com
Published on 2021-02-26
Mark Carney Brookfield net - zero claim confounds climate experts
The chief executive of Canada’s Brookfield Asset Management Inc. has said the company had zeroed out emissions from its holdings in a bid to tackle the global warming toll of greenhouse gas pollution, reports Bloomberg have shown .
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
Published on 2021-02-26
Mark Carney net - zero claim confounds climate experts
The chief executive of Canada’s Brookfield Asset Management Inc. has said the company had zeroed out emissions from its holdings in a bid to tackle the global warming toll of greenhouse gas pollution, reports Bloomberg have shown .
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
Published on 2021-02-26
Save the Rhino !
When the world ended Prohibition, environmental activists were increasingly trying to reduce the number of rhinos being poached by fake horns. But what does this mean for the animals, asks Tom de Castella, the BBC's Penny Dale.
Source: newsbusters.org
Published on 2021-02-26
SLBs fit wide range of institutional investment strategies
A growing number of global investors are considering investing in sustainable-linked bonds (SLBs), according to a new report. Environmental sustainability funds are increasingly attracting huge interest from conventional investments, such as dedicated green bond schemes.
Source: ifre.com
Published on 2021-02-26
UK : Climate change - related litigation is becoming a risk which businesses cannot afford to ignore , says lawyer
The number of cases related to climate change in the UK has risen by more than a third over the past five years, according to new figures. The BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker looks at how the risks of litigation are growing.
Source: business-humanrights.org
Published on 2021-02-26
Volcanic week for ESG stocks ; and Latin America growing Paris problem
The fire that erupted Mount Etna earlier this week was a shock to the global financial crisis, according to analyst David Callaway. But what does it mean for investors and the markets, and what is it like for the world?
Source: msn.com
Published on 2021-02-26
What does delivering a net zero investment portfolio actually entail ?
The global investment industry is increasingly committed to delivering a net zero investment portfolio in the face of climate impacts. The BBC's Christine Blasey looks at the challenges facing the investment sector during the pandemic and the impact on the global economy.
Source: businessgreen.com
Published on 2021-02-26