News about greenwashing on 2021-04-20
Did a parking garage write this ? Logan deletes Earth Day tweet about driving to the airport after criticism
Environmental groups have criticised Boston Logan Airport officials for encouraging drivers to use public vehicles to reduce air pollution and reduce traffic emissions. The BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles different environmental groups from around the world and across the country.
Source: bostonglobe.com
Published on 2021-04-20
In a tumultuous 2020 , one thing stayed the same … Record number of class action suits filed vs food and beverage brands , says Perkins Coie
Consumer packaged goods firm Only What You Need, Inc has reported a sharp rise in lawsuits against manufacturers of products containing Vanilla in 2020, which appears to have been linked to an idiosyncratic theory adopted by one plaintiffs’ lawyer.
Source: foodnavigator-usa.com
Published on 2021-04-20
We will not achieve net zero in inner city cafes : Morrison culture war on climate
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 2021-04-20
3 things Elk Marnie Goding has learned while pursuing transparent fashion
The BBC's weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world. Here are five things you need to know about the reporting agency, which has been involved in a series of interviews with us since the start of the pandemic, and what it means for the industry.
Source: ragtrader.com.au
Published on 2021-04-20
Breaking News - Launching Only on Hulu , ABC News Originals Examines the Climate Crisis and Potential Solutions with It Not Too Late : Earth Day Special , Hosted by ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee
The US broadcaster ABC News is offering a series of exclusive interviews on the climate crisis and the future of the global economy ahead of next week's Earth Day celebrations, which will take place on Hulu and NBC News Live.
Source: thefutoncritic.com
Published on 2021-04-20
Carbon offsetting needs to scrub up its act to clean up our planet
This is a full transcript of how the global oil and gas industry has signaled their determination to play themselves in trying to meet the Paris climate targets. Welcome to the BBC's Upstream and Recharge weekly bulletin, which profiles the key parts of the industry.
Source: upstreamonline.com
Published on 2021-04-20
Does Novel
Environmental groups have filed a complaint against fossil fuel giant Chevron for misleading consumers on the climate and environmental impact of its operations. The BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker looks at how the practice is affecting the environment.
Source: mondaq.com
Published on 2021-04-20
How Earth Day Became a Pain in the Butt
In our series of letters from environmental reporters, Emily Atkin looks at how e-mails from public relations representatives seeking to celebrate Earth Day are almost always an exercise in self-loathing and time-wasting.
Source: climatecrocks.com
Published on 2021-04-20
How ESG is Impacting the European Leveraged Finance Markets | Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Environmental, social and governance is a key factor in the development of European finance markets, according to the BBC's Christine Blasey Financial Advisory Unit (CBI) and the European Bank of England (EBC) in Brussels. Why?
Source: jdsupra.com
Published on 2021-04-20
Korean asset managers rush to ramp up green drive
Climate change is a key factor in South Korea’s efforts to tackle climate change, writes the BBC's Geun-hye Jonathan Davies, chief executive of the Financial Stability Board, and former chairman of Samsung Electronics.
Source: koreaherald.com
Published on 2021-04-20
Major Asian bank says it not practical in the short term to cut off clients in the coal business
The world’s largest bank has warned that it will cut off thermal coal financing in the next five years, amid a growing threat to renewable energy businesses. Why? Because of the coronavirus pandemic, it is impossible to expect.
Source: hellenicshippingnews.com
Published on 2021-04-20
Oil And Coal Firms Guilty Of Great Deception Through Greenwashing , Say Climate Lawyers
Environmental law lawyers have launched a legal case against fossil fuel firms over their climate-friendly advertising claims, which claim they are making the public believe it is taking concrete steps to tackle the threat of greenhouse gas emissions.
Source: hellenicshippingnews.com
Published on 2021-04-20
Oxford University receives £11m from fossil fuel firms , report finds
The University of Oxford has become the largest university in the UK to receive funding from fossil fuel companies, according to a new report.The university is calling for it to cut its ties to the oil industry by the end of the year to help tackle climate change.
Source: theguardian.com
Published on 2021-04-20
Perfect Day forms advisory council to guide on health , wellness and sustainability
The company which produces animal-free dairy products has been named as a new advisory council to promote its sustainability and health credentials ahead of the Earth Day celebrations in January and April. Here are some of those findings.
Source: fooddive.com
Published on 2021-04-20
Public promises , private lobbying
Shareholders in the US oil and gas industry are calling for a report on whether their public promises are undercut by the trade groups and think tanks they pay. But what does this mean for the corporations involved in lobbying for green energy?
Source: politico.com
Published on 2021-04-20
Sustainable fashion : your guide to eco - aware shopping
The buzzwords around sustainability are becoming increasingly impenetrable, from circular economy to supply chains, according to the RealReal. But how to approach shopping for clothing with a more environmentally friendly mindset? The BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker explains.
Source: wallpaper.com
Published on 2021-04-20
The Greenwashing Files : Fossil fuel giants accused of deceptive advertising
A group of environmental lawyers is calling for tobacco-style adverts to be banned in England and Wales, following a new investigation into the impact of greenwashing on their advertising output. They say they could face legal challenges.
Source: nationofchange.org
Published on 2021-04-20
The Pitfalls of Marketing Tied to Environmental Activism
If you’re a good citizen and changemaker, it’s probably the biggest challenge for companies to become environmentally conscious, asks Chris Stokel-Walker, chief executive of the Environmental Protection Agency (Extinction Rebellion) .
Source: odwyerpr.com
Published on 2021-04-20
Three tips for visualizing sustainability in a more empathetic world in 2021
"We're entering an exciting new era for sustainability," says a new report. "I'm increasingly expecting businesses to communicate with greater empathy, both in terms of their visuals as well as they've told our consumers."
Source: prnewswire.com
Published on 2021-04-20
Volvo hits out at rivals over climate - neutral claims for electric cars
Why are electric cars climate-neutral? The BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world, including the BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker, and the British Financial Times chief executive Andy Murray, from Northern Ireland.
Source: irishtimes.com
Published on 2021-04-20