News about greenwashing on 2021-04-23
10 Friday AM Reads - The Big Picture
Here are five things you need to know about the corporate tax burden in the US. Here’s a look at how taxes have affected markets and how they are affecting businesses. (Damodaran Musings on Market), which appears to have been published on Wednesday.
Source: ritholtz.com
Published on 2021-04-23
Activists douse themselves in fake oil in protest outside Glasgow Barclays
Climate change campaigners Stella and Michael have staged a demonstration at the Barclays branch in London on the eve of the end of climate change activists' strike in the UK. They have been taking part in an environmental protest in Aberdeen.
Source: glasgowtimes.co.uk
Published on 2021-04-23
Biden seeks 50 % cut in U . S . emissions , sees farming as carbon frontier
US President Joe Biden has called for climate change to be tackled by cutting-edge technologies, saying the economy could be a “greener, fairer and cleaner” for the planet, if it wins the 2020 presidential election in November.
Source: agriculture.com
Published on 2021-04-23
Bitcoin greenwashing ? Lawmakers want clearer definitions of green energy
The UK government is being urged to sharpen its definition of environmentally conscious investments, amid calls for greater powers to tackle the rise of financial “greenwashing” in the UK.The Treasury Committee has called for a change.
Source: cointelegraph.com
Published on 2021-04-23
Canadian musicians join the fight for climate justice
Musicians are speaking up more lately to try to inspire urgent climate action, but they do really listen, according to a Canadian musician who plays in Moscow apartment with Pascale Padilla. The BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker reports.
Source: straight.com
Published on 2021-04-23
Daily on Energy , Sponsored by the American Petroleum Institute : Takeaways from Biden climate summit
This is a full transcript of Washington's climate change summit. Here are some of the key takeaways from this week’s Washington briefing, which will keep you up to date with the latest twists and turns of political parties.
Source: washingtonexaminer.com
Published on 2021-04-23
Danimer Scientific share prices plunge amid biodegradability brouhaha
A leading plastic straw supplier has been accused of greenwashing after a new report revealed that the material’s biodegradability could be lower than previously claimed, according to the Wall Street Journal and New York City newspapers. Why?
Source: plasticsnews.com
Published on 2021-04-23
Do your bit to save the world . Founders of green beauty brands list small steps every consumer can take
If you want to buy a favourite shampoo, jeans and jeans for convenience sake, you could be able to make it more environmentally friendly. But what do you do if you get on board? Aakash Ranison, climate change activist, and author, asks.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Published on 2021-04-23
Elon Musk is wrong , Bitcoin wont help us save the planet
Bitcoin miners are going wherever in the world they can buy the cheapest electricity, according to a new report by the Center for Climate Change (CCAF), says economist David Davis, who has been leading renewable energy research in London.
Source: telegraph.co.uk
Published on 2021-04-23
Land set - aside is part of climate progress , not greenwashing , says Vilsack
The US government says it is looking at all of its opportunities to tackle climate change in a bid to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases emissions on the country's farms, amid growing concerns about the impact of global warming.
Source: agriculture.com
Published on 2021-04-23
LEAF Coalition : united kingdom joins US , Norway , and top corporates to launch $1bn tropical forest protection drive
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: businessgreen.com
Published on 2021-04-23
Morrison finds shameless new way to fake climate action as world steps up
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 2021-04-23
Naturepedic Celebrates Big Environmental Wins on Earth Day | Furniture World Magazine
One of the world’s biggest sustainable materials brands, Naturepedic, is calling for more transparency, accountability and better use of safer, healthier materials for the environment and families, according to its latest report on environmental sustainability. Why? And why?
Source: furninfo.com
Published on 2021-04-23
New York drags oil majors to court over climate change role
Oil companies have filed a lawsuit against them over false advertising and deceptive trade practices aimed at encouraging consumers to buy fossil fuel products. They are being accused of using their products to promote themselves as environmentally responsible.
Source: offshore-technology.com
Published on 2021-04-23
NZCS chat recap : Cutting through net - zero emissions hype
The BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world. This week we speak to Kathleen Hantigus, chief executive of Freight Waves and environmental scientists from across the UK. Here are some of the key quotes for companies trying to get to net-zero emissions.
Source: freightwaves.com
Published on 2021-04-23
SHAREHOLDER ALERT : Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Danimer Scientific Inc .
The company behind the controversial Nodax plastic scandal has joined a class action against the company's investors, according to reports from the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. Scientists say they are exaggerated claims that the plastic straws break down far more quickly than fossil-fuel plastics.
Source: prnewswire.com
Published on 2021-04-23
The Trends Driving an Evolution in Sustainable Production
The production landscape is changing, according to a new report from the BBC's weekly The Boss. The BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker looks at how the production industry has changed since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, and how it has been affected.
Source: lbbonline.com
Published on 2021-04-23
Tideline Managing Partner Ben Thornley and BlueMark CEO Christina Leijonhufvud Issue Statement on SEC Risk Alert and SFDR
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the European Space Agency (ESA) have begun to tackle the risk to investors of misleading impact and impact investing products (Environmental Governance Claims) claims, according to the company's chief executive.
Source: prnewswire.com
Published on 2021-04-23
To advance climate action , MIT seeks partnerships beyond industry
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has launched a series of climate engagement events, aimed at finding ways to tackle the threat posed by the global warming pandemic, in the wake of its latest plan for action on Climate Change in September.
Source: news.mit.edu
Published on 2021-04-23
UB begins construction on ground - mounted solar panels
The University of Birmingham ( UB) has announced plans to install solar panels on its campus in a bid to generate electricity from greenhouse gases and other sources across the country during the coronavirus pandemic. They will also be releasing an off-site solar RFP.
Source: ubspectrum.com
Published on 2021-04-23
Why Greenwashing Is an Issue for Sustainable Investments and How to Avoid It – NBC Connecticut
The number of investors in sustainable funds has soared in the past year, according to new figures. But what does it mean for the financial industry, asks Chris Stokel-Walker, who is leading the industry's sustainability campaign.
Source: nbcconnecticut.com
Published on 2021-04-23