News about greenwashing on 2021-04-12

Expertise on climate crisis dominated by West , too few Asian and African voices , say just transition activists
Climate justice is a key part of the global climate debate, according to the former chief scientific officer of India’s Eco-Business conference, Rajnath Ghosh, who has called on the West to reintegrate their voices into the discourse.
Source: eco-business.com
Published on 2021-04-12

[# WeFace ] Embrace ESG principle as incentive
Environmental, social and corporate governance principles should not be banned from business operations, a lawyer has warned, as the government tries to tighten its rules on environmental management practices (Environmental Groups) in the financial circles.
Source: koreaherald.com
Published on 2021-04-12

3 Ingredients in Candles that Harm People , Animals and the Planet ( and What to Choose Instead !)
Each month, you can choose between 10 and 25 years to pay for a mortgage. Here's what you need to know about the amount of money you owe to these financial savings schemes. Please submit your subscription plan.
Source: onegreenplanet.org
Published on 2021-04-12

BlackRock appoints sustainable investment heads for Asia Pacific
The world’s biggest investment firm has appointed two new executives to run its sustainable investment arm for Asia Pacific, which aims to boost growth in sustainability investment in the global public markets and climate change, the BBC has learned. Why?
Source: eco-business.com
Published on 2021-04-12

Carbon neutrality in China : behind the corporate hype
China has become the first country in the world to declare carbon neutrality by 2030. But what is it and what will it mean for the next 40 years, asks the BBC's Christine Blasey, chief executive of the Chinese National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC).
Source: chinadialogue.net
Published on 2021-04-12

CISI Introduces New Sustainable And Responsible Investment Course For Practitioners To Help Unravel The Jargon Around Ethical Finance
The world's leading financial services body has launched a new course to help wealth and investment managers advise their clients on the issue of sustainable and responsible investment, according to the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) in London.
Source: mondovisione.com
Published on 2021-04-12

CISI launches ESG course to help sector unravel jargon
The British Institute of Investments (CISI) has launched a new assessment of sustainable investment in the financial markets of the UK and the US, which aims to encourage wealthier people to invest in their own businesses and investments.
Source: professionaladviser.com
Published on 2021-04-12

Doing right by clients and the planet with socially responsible investing
How do you wade through the ever-growing abundance of sustainable funds to choose the right ones for your client?Carefully and intentionally, asks Tom de Castella, a professor at the University of Aberdeen, who has spent more than two decades looking at which restaurant to pick for dinner.
Source: financial-planning.com
Published on 2021-04-12

ESG Funds Emerge as Hot Investment in S . Korea
Environmental, social and governance factors in investment decisions are emerging as a hot trend in the country’s financial industry, according to the latest figures from the South Korean Financial Association (KTX) index. Analysts and investors have been reporting their growth.
Source: koreabizwire.com
Published on 2021-04-12

Globe Climate : For Canadian companies , net zero is an ambition in need of a definition
This is a full transcript of Canada’s climate change, environment and resources. This week, we’ll have another update for you on the issue. Here are some of the latest updates from Canada's Globe Climate - and we'll be able to catch you up on other news.
Source: theglobeandmail.com
Published on 2021-04-12

Kickstart : Yes , this paper bottle is really plastic , and yes , it a bad look
Motor workers are being warned they will be forced to cancel their summer conferences because of a shortage of microchips, according to researchers at the Center for Automotive Research (PN). However, other events may have been cancelled.
Source: plasticsnews.com
Published on 2021-04-12

Majority of advisers prefer branded ESG funds ahead of integrated solutions for clients
The majority of advisers in UK firms with assets under administration (CIP) prefer full integration, according to a new report published by the consultancy agency NextWealth, in which they claimed their investments would be worth more than £250m.
Source: investmentweek.co.uk
Published on 2021-04-12

PRI launches new three - year strategy , drops purpose statement
The UK’s leading investment body has announced plans to review its strategy for the future of financial markets and real-world outcomes of the pandemic, amid concerns about a cultural shift away from the investor perspective and the impact on investors.
Source: ipe.com
Published on 2021-04-12

Putting the E back in ESG : Lessons from the field
Environmental investment funds are a key part of the Paris Climate Agreement, which aims to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce climate change. But how do these investments work and how are they affecting the environment and their impact?
Source: utilitydive.com
Published on 2021-04-12