News about greenwashing on 2021-03-03
A ¥1 trillion Mizuho fund sparks review of ESG labels in Japan
The Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) is considering whether mutual funds should be labelled in a bid to protect investors from the impact of environmental benefits of the financial sector, it has emerged, according to officials behind the move.
Source: japantimes.co.jp
Published on 2021-03-03
Adiff fashion cookbook : the brand that wants you to make their clothes
A new fashion cookbook aims to show how raw material can be used to make clothes sustainable, writes the BBC’s Rebecca Henschke. But what do we know about raw materials and how they can make it easier to recycle their waste?
Source: gq-magazine.co.uk
Published on 2021-03-03
China : not in a hurry to say goodbye to gas [ GasTransitions ]
In our series of letters from African journalists, gas transitions author Karl Beckman looks at the impact of China’s renewable energy strategy on climate change. Here is a full transcript of the latest chapter of Gas Transitions.
Source: naturalgasworld.com
Published on 2021-03-03
Exploring the golden window of opportunity for ASX ESG investors
Why should Australian investors seek out sustainable investments? The BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world, from leading financial professionals to those who have been involved in environmental, social, and governance investment.
Source: fool.com.au
Published on 2021-03-03
How Not To Commit To Net Zero : 5 Common Carbon Strategy Mistakes
Businesses across the world are increasingly calling on businesses to become carbon neutral. But what does this mean for their sustainability strategy, asks Chris Stokel-Walker, who is behind these calls. The BBC’s Mark Carney explains.
Source: forbes.com
Published on 2021-03-03
Meet Nicolas Di Felice , Artistic Director At Courrèges
André Courrèges, the Belgian designer who created his Parisian house, is making his debut as its artistic director, Nicolas Di Felice. This is the full transcript of a series of photographs of the designer's 60s jet set.
Source: vogue.co.uk
Published on 2021-03-03
More Products Are Adding Carbon Labels . What Do They Really Mean ?
We’re often told that carbon is a matter of importance. But what do we know about these terms? And why should we care about the climate crisis? The BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker has been asking us what does it mean.
Source: chatelaine.com
Published on 2021-03-03
Seven Clean Seas staffs up as plastic offsetting firm adds auditing capability
A waste auditing company has been named as a new start-up to help businesses offset plastic they cannot reduce using their own recycling schemes during the coronavirus lockdown. They are based in Denmark and Norway.
Source: eco-business.com
Published on 2021-03-03
Top Bordeaux châteaux are going organic - The Drinks Business
The French Competition for Climate Change (CIVB) says almost 6,000 vines in Bordeaux have now achieved sustainability certification. But what does this mean for the environment and its environmental impact? The BBC’s Tom de Castella explains.
Source: thedrinksbusiness.com
Published on 2021-03-03
Wasted : Packaging design students grapple with the environmental impact of their work
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we use our packaging. But what does this mean for our environment? The BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world, including Steve McAdam and Susan Beningfield, who have been working with the company.
Source: kcrw.com
Published on 2021-03-03
World Wildlife Day 2021 is all about forests – so here what EIA is doing to save them
Forests are home to almost 80 per cent of the world’s terrestrial biodiversity, according to the United Nations Environment Agency (EIA). But what is it like to look at these species and livelihoods, asks Tom de Castella.
Source: eia-international.org
Published on 2021-03-03