News about greenwashing on 2021-04-15

$500bn in 2021 : What the green bond surge means for investors
The growth in green bonds could see a surge in debt issuance in 2021, according to the latest estimates from the US Treasury and Bank of England. But what does this mean for investors and their financial markets?
Source: investmentweek.co.uk
Published on 2021-04-15

Canada Goose sets ambitious sustainability goals , but stops short of going fur - free – Glossy
In our series of letters from African journalists, we'll be able to read a few of the stories you might have heard about the British soldiers who killed their wife and husbands in the 1970s and 80s .
Source: glossy.co
Published on 2021-04-15

Central Africa : Deutsche Bank Must End Its Sustainability Farce in Central Africa
Deutsche Bank has been accused of violating its own environmental and social policy framework, amid a growing threat of deforestation in Africa. The BBC's Christine Blasey looks at how the bank is expected to transfer its loan to Singapore-based rubber giant Halcyon Agri.
Source: allafrica.com
Published on 2021-04-15

Dear Presidents Museveni and Suluhu Hassan ( By Vanessa Nakate & Landry Ninteretse )
The BBC's weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world. Each week we speak to a number of energy professionals who have been working with the BBC in the energy industry for more than 20 years and have spent their time reporting the stories.
Source: energy.einnews.com
Published on 2021-04-15

Dear Presidents Museveni and Suluhu Hassan ( By Vanessa Nakate & Landry Ninteretse ) - Afrik - news . com : Africa news , Maghreb news
A charity has called for the fair treatment of all African refugees and students who are forced to flee the conflict in Ukraine, which has left thousands of people stranded in their homes, jobs and loved ones without a proper explanation.
Source: afrik-news.com
Published on 2021-04-15

ESG Regulation Watch : EU Developments | King & Spalding
The European Union’s new regulation on sustainable finance has been published by the Financial Conduct Authority (EIU) in Strasbourg. The Regulation aims to promote transparency on the risks of environmental, social or governance events or conditions which could cause a material negative impact on investment.
Source: jdsupra.com
Published on 2021-04-15

Europe kicks the can on defining role for natural gas in a clean energy transition
Oil and gas industry in the UK is being given a unique insight into the industry's futures and challenges, according to the latest industry data released by the BBC. Why is it so important to know what it is like to be worth?
Source: worldoil.com
Published on 2021-04-15

How HumanCo Plans To Make Living A Healthier Life Easier
Jason Karp, founder and co-founder of HumanCo, has launched a new venture called Snow Days, which aims to make healthy life easier. Here, he explains why he has started his own food empire.
Source: forbes.com
Published on 2021-04-15

Meet the 2021 Outstanding Graduating Students - UMaine News
The University of Maine (UMaine) has named a number of outstanding students for their degrees and qualifications, according to the university's annual awards committee. Bailey West is the latest nominee to be awarded this year.
Source: umaine.edu
Published on 2021-04-15

Oil firm CEO pay is an incentive to resist climate action , study finds | Greenhouse gas emissions
Oil giant BP and Shell have been accused of encouraging executives to avoid climate change, a report says.Compensation packages for CEOs are often in excess of $10m (£7.2m), according to the Guardian newspaper.
Source: theguardian.com
Published on 2021-04-15

TEDxPenn hosts first - ever virtual event , featuring speakers from academia to the NFL
The world’s largest TEDx conference has taken place in Oakland University, California, with a series of speeches inspired by Apple emojis, haircut simulations and the creation of the original Apple iPhone, which were created in real-time.
Source: thedp.com
Published on 2021-04-15

Why some climate scientists are joining the finance industry
Scientists are turning to a new generation of scientists, which could be the first in the world to get green expertise from science.The BBC’s Christine Blasey looks at the challenges facing climate change in Europe and beyond.
Source: csmonitor.com
Published on 2021-04-15

Will green finance become more popular with a new type of bond ?
Green, social and sustainability bonds are being created in the Gulf of Mexico, but why are some issuers looking at the structure of these financial instruments too restrictive and have stayed away from their use-of-proceeds structure?
Source: thenationalnews.com
Published on 2021-04-15