News about greenwashing on 2021-03-12
Edelman Paid Millions By Extreme Fossil Fuel Group
The world's biggest public relations firm, Edelman, has been accused of misleading the public about its so-called green reputation, according to newly released tax filings. But what is it like for environmental activists and climate deniers?
Source: buzzfeednews.com
Published on 2021-03-12
Get used to enterprise value in climate reporting , says global regulator
A new phrase is being used to describe corporate sustainability as a “greenwashing” - but how does it really matter to firms, experts have warned, as they become increasingly concerned about the impact of climate change.
Source: reuters.com
Published on 2021-03-12
Government under fire from Red Wall Tories over u - turn on Cumbria coal mine
A row has broken out over the government's decision to hold a public inquiry into the future of coal mine mining in Cumbria, it has been claimed, as the Mayor of Copeland told the Telegraph the move was "a capitulation to climate alarmists".
Source: telegraph.co.uk
Published on 2021-03-12
Green bonds to bounce back in 2021 : Moody
Financial regulator Moody’s has forecast green bond issuance to increase by a third this year, amid rising demand for sustainability bonds in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, the financial ratings agency has warned. Environmental protection laws have been eased.
Source: advisor.ca
Published on 2021-03-12
Green bonds to bounce back in 2021 : Moody | Investment Executive
The issuance of green bonds will increase this year, according to a report from the ratings agency Moody’s, with forecasts of $185 billion (£136bn) in green bond markets in the year to the end of 2021.
Source: investmentexecutive.com
Published on 2021-03-12
Greenpeace slams certification schemes , inciting criticism : The NGO is using palm oil as cannon - fodder to sway EU lawmakers
Environmental certification is a weak tool to address global forest and ecosystem destruction, according to an international environmental group.Greenpeace has warned that some of these schemes have “major failings” in addressing deforestation and human rights abuses.
Source: foodnavigator.com
Published on 2021-03-12
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Environmental, social and environmental investment is a key part of our investments, according to the leading financial consultancy group Endowus. But what does these themes mean for us, and how do we make it easier to invest in?
Source: eventbrite.sg
Published on 2021-03-12
Net Zero Finance : Financial innovation and how to bridge the green investment chasm
The world is moving to net zero by 2050, according to a new report from the PWC. The BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker looks at some of the inconvenient truths surrounding these announcements, writes Tom Stafford.
Source: businessgreen.com
Published on 2021-03-12
New EU Regulations on Sustainable Investing Could Hit U . S . Funds Soon
Money managers in the European Union are to be asked to share their investments as environmental and social characteristics, under new rules announced by the EU’s Treasury and Development Commission (SFDR) in Strasbourg, which could mean a reduction in investment revenues.
Source: marketwatch.com
Published on 2021-03-12
Tell the truth about the corridor
The Canadian government has launched a controversial campaign against hydro- Quebec and the company responsible for their huge dams. The BBC’s Jonathan Marcus explains what it means for the two giant corporations, and why they are willing to spend billions on false disinformation.
Source: sunjournal.com
Published on 2021-03-12
The case for a European Climate Change Council
The European Council of Countries (ECCC) is holding a meeting in Brussels to discuss the future of the European Competition and Crime Commission (ECC) which aims to protect the rights of citizens in the EU and other countries across the continent.
Source: greens-efa.eu
Published on 2021-03-12
Washing Away One Trail of Tears After Another
Whitewashing is a racial form of whitewashing, which makes it harder to ignore. But what do we know about it? The BBC’s Stephanie Hegarty looks at some of the ways it doesn’t always be known.
Source: dissidentvoice.org
Published on 2021-03-12