News about greenwashing on 2021-03-08
Covid 19 coronavirus : Junk food companies accused of Covid - washing during lockdown
New Zealand's biggest brands have been accused of promoting Covid-19 messages on social media, according to a new study published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition.Mummy, Kit Kat and Whittaker were among those linked to community spirit.
Source: nzherald.co.nz
Published on 2021-03-08
EU taxonomy alignment unlikely to be material investment driver – Eurosif | News
There is no evidence that the EU’s sustainable investment strategy would cut off certain companies’ access to financial markets, a leading European investment body has said. However, it is not being supported by the European Commission, the organisation Eurosif has warned.
Source: ipe.com
Published on 2021-03-08
Fast food brands used NZ lockdown to market unhealthy nibbles
New Zealand's biggest food and drink brands used social media posts encouraging people to eat during the coronavirus lockdown, researchers have revealed, which means they are struggling to cope with the spread of the virus, writes a new report.
Source: medicalxpress.com
Published on 2021-03-08
Globe Climate : Why the world should see opportunity in carbon capture
Canada’s parks board is taking action to control the increasing numbers of messy and aggressive Canada geese.They’re worried about people feeding them in high traffic areas such as Stanley Park, English Bay, Sunset Beach and the beaches of English bay.
Source: theglobeandmail.com
Published on 2021-03-08
How we run our money : Pensionskasse Manor
Swiss department store chain Pensions Kasse Manor has become one of the world’s most famous brands, according to a new report by the BBC's weekly The Boss. The BBC looks at how it is changing its fortunes and why it doesn’t always be the same.
Source: ipe.com
Published on 2021-03-08
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 2021-03-08
International Women Day : The Female Jewelry Designers Who Are Giving Back
Emily P Wheeler, a young, Los Angeles-based jewellery designer, is celebrating the 50th anniversary of her achievements in the fashion industry. Here, she explains why she has no shortage of talented women who are making their way designing and managing.
Source: forbes.com
Published on 2021-03-08
Money Makeover : Can I be a socialist and still profit from stock markets ?
Scottish financial planner Jamie Caproli has spent more than a quarter of his investments on the stock market in the past year, according to the latest figures from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Financial Advisory Unit (FDI).
Source: telegraph.co.uk
Published on 2021-03-08
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 2021-03-08