News about greenwashing on 2021-03-30

Ad Companies Are Boycotting Big Oil
The last cigarette ad ever to air on television ran at midnight p.m. during a break from The Johnny Carson Show on January 1, 1971, some observers are pointing the parallels between Big Tobacco and Big Oil, writes the BBC's Tom de Castella.
Source: oilprice.com
Published on 2021-03-30

Bitcoin is a mouth hungry for fossil fuels
Solar power supplies are being offered in Northern Ireland for the first time in more than a decade, according to the British Electricity Association (BAC) and the UK's Consumer Protection Agency (EFCC) . But what do you do?
Source: reneweconomy.com.au
Published on 2021-03-30

Canada and US First Nations unite Against Hydro - Québec
Four American and Canadian First Nations have called on US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to block plans to build a hydroelectric transmission line through Maine to the US without consulting or compensating the indigenous territories. They are calling on the White House to halt initiatives that would see the state-owned utility make billions of
Source: prnewswire.com
Published on 2021-03-30

Companies go green , but the planet doesnt always win
The BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world. This week we speak to Quinn Rooney, co-founder of the BBC's Carbon Tracker, which looks at why companies are doing the race to go green.
Source: politico.com
Published on 2021-03-30

EU director general for energy , Natural Resources Canada deputy minister on the path to net zero
Canada’s climate change strategy has become a thorny issue for the country's low-carbon energy sector, according to the National Observer. But what does it mean for Canadians and the European Union, and why do they reconcile?
Source: nationalobserver.com
Published on 2021-03-30

Forefront Impact Resiliency Strategy ( FFIRS ) Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
A new strategy aimed at boosting the impact of environmental and social change has been launched in a bid to boost investors' sustainability targets. Financial analysts have been given the chance to find out what it means to their investments.
Source: prnewswire.com
Published on 2021-03-30

Green investing is definitely not going to work , says ex - BlackRock executive | Investing
“It is definitely not going to work,” says a former chief investment officer at BlackRock, the world’s largest investor in climate change. But what does this mean for investors and activists? The BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker explains.
Source: theguardian.com
Published on 2021-03-30

How Cool is Sustainability in Fashion
Fashion sustainability is a key issue in the fashion industry, according to the BBC's weekly The New York Times . Why is fast fashion sustainable and why does it really be environmentally friendly, asks Chris Stokel-Walker, founder of fashion.
Source: fibre2fashion.com
Published on 2021-03-30

Living in a World Without Stars | Lapham Quarterly
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread, the BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles different people from around the world. This week we speak to Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum and former chairman of a global economy conference in Switzerland.
Source: laphamsquarterly.org
Published on 2021-03-30

Picking up the pace of positive change : What progress are investment trusts making on ESG issues ?
This is a full transcript of the latest batch of images released by the Incisive Business Media Limited (IP) which appears to have been published in the New London House newspapers. These are the full list of companies registered in England and Wales.
Source: investmentweek.co.uk
Published on 2021-03-30

Stand . earth : P & G fails on forests in disappointing shareholder update
Procter & Gamble has outlined its plans to investors to address issues with its forest sourcing and degradation in its supply chains. Environmental groups have expressed disappointment at the company's new environmental commitments, which could lead to human rights abuses.
Source: prnewswire.com
Published on 2021-03-30

Top 5 Things To Watch When Evaluating Carbon Offset Purchase Agreements
Many advertising claims about greenhouse gas emissions are increasingly popular among businesses across the world, according to the industry's annual climate advisory board (CBI). However, they remain a mystery to many business leaders.
Source: marketscreener.com
Published on 2021-03-30

Top 5 Things To Watch When Evaluating Carbon Offset Purchase Agreements | Arent Fox
A growing number of advertising claims have been made against businesses across the world. These are based on a claim that could lead to higher levels of carbon dioxide emissions, according to the British Financial Times (BBC).
Source: jdsupra.com
Published on 2021-03-30

What Ive Learned Podcast : Larry Traxler , Hilton Worldwide
This is a full transcript of Larry Traxler, the former Ohio Governor’s Award winner. Here, he explains why he grew up in the town of 5,000 people in Shelby when he was sixth degrees old.
Source: hospitalitydesign.com
Published on 2021-03-30

When companies go green , the planet doesnt always win
Environmental activists and environmental advocates are calling for a new corporate balance sheet to be created by investors. But what is the impact of climate change on businesses and the global economy, asks Chris Stokel-Walker from the Financial Times.
Source: politico.com
Published on 2021-03-30

Why Cognito decided to look at media , ESG and asset management
The media industry is increasingly concerned about the impact of corporate investment in media communications, according to a report from Cognito - the company’s chief executive and chairman, David Lloyd Webber, who has been involved in the business.
Source: cognitomedia.com
Published on 2021-03-30