News about greenwashing on 2021-04-07
A case for nature : Architect and regenerative design strategist Amanda Sturgeon pushes for rewilding cities
Cities in England are increasingly using "rewilding" approaches, according to a leading architect and environmentalist. But what is it like for cities to be rewilded, asks Amanda Sturgeon, the BBC's Archinect.
Source: archinect.com
Published on 2021-04-07
Duke Energy Greenwashing Campaign is Slowly Unravelling
North Carolina’s largest city has launched a protest against Duke Energy, which says it needs to switch its renewable energy grid strategy ahead of the end of next year. But what does this mean for the giant's future?
Source: newrepublic.com
Published on 2021-04-07
Former BlackRock exec not sold on power of green investment
The former chief investment officer at BlackRock, Tariq Fancy, has told the BBC that his business is not going to work because of the impact of climate change on the global economy. Here he explains why he has been involved in a movement that given many people hope that after years of backing polluters, Wall Street was finally
Source: nationalobserver.com
Published on 2021-04-07
Interest in impact investing increases
Canadian investment firm Bai Investments has revealed that impact investing is a “sweet spot” in the global investor market, according to the company’s annual growth figures. But what is it like for investors and why has it become so popular?
Source: advisor.ca
Published on 2021-04-07
Many ESG offerings just marketing , says fund manager
The chief executive of Odd's Financial Services has told the BBC that it is not a mandate for environmental governance (Environmental Environmental Governance, CSR) - but it doesn’t always be an endorsement for the business.
Source: ftadviser.com
Published on 2021-04-07
SHAREHOLDER ALERT : Lowey Dannenberg , P . C ., Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Danimer Scientific ( DNMR ) and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm
A US law firm is investigating claims that a plant-based plastic that breaks down far more quickly than fossil-fuel plastics is " exaggerated and misleading", according to scientists. The BBC's James Jeffrey looks at the issue.
Source: marketscreener.com
Published on 2021-04-07
SRI and ESG are Not Interchangeable . Here Why We Choose SRI .
In our series of letters from African journalists, business editor and former chief executive Larry Madowo looks at how the terms sustainable, responsible and impact investing are compared to those associated with environmental, social and economic growth. Here he explains why.
Source: kiplinger.com
Published on 2021-04-07
Tech companies are setting the most ambitious net - zero goals
BloombergNEF has published a new research tool showing which of the 400 biggest corporations in the heavy-emitting industries have declared their net-zero emissions target and why they haven’t achieved those targets by 2050.
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
Published on 2021-04-07
The ESG Paradox - Why Banks Dont Walk The ESG Talk
The reopening of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has been a shocking moment for the financial industry. But what does this mean for investors, and what is it like to be able to fill their voids in the industry? The BBC's weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world.
Source: forbes.com
Published on 2021-04-07
The EU Increasing ESG Regulation and its Implications for Business | Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan , LLP
Environmental, social and governance measures are likely to have significant repercussions for businesses operating in the European Union. Here is a look at the impacts of new regulations on sustainability-related disclosures in financial services sectors and supply chains.
Source: jdsupra.com
Published on 2021-04-07
The growing impact of impact investing | Investment Executive
Canadian investment firm Bai Investments has revealed that impact investing is a “sweet spot” in the global investor market, according to the company’s annual growth figures. But what is it like for investors and why has it become so popular?
Source: investmentexecutive.com
Published on 2021-04-07