News about greenwashing on 2021-05-05
A Quick Guide to Socially Conscious Investing
Socially conscious investing is booming in the United States, according to a new report. But what impact investors can be spooked quickly, asks Tom de Castella, who explains why the terms and definitions of investment are increasing.
Source: worth.com
Published on 2021-05-05
Brian Wilson : There nothing green about dividing Britain or closing down the North Sea
The latest figures from the Scottish government show that Scotland has generated almost half of its electricity from gas and nuclear. Here’s the full transcript of the statistics, published by the BBC's Energy Minister Jonathan Davies, from Edinburgh.
Source: heraldscotland.com
Published on 2021-05-05
Columnist Marty Nathan : Pushing Biden good start on climate to next level
In our series of letters from African journalists, writer and former US President-elect Joe Biden explains why the Trump administration failed to reverse the damage caused by greenhouse gas emissions. Here, he describes what happened to the US.
Source: gazettenet.com
Published on 2021-05-05
ESG Finance poses risks and plenty of sustainable opportunities
Climate change and climate change are among the key issues facing the global economy, according to a new report. But what does this mean for the sustainability strategy, asks the BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker, who is behind the issue.
Source: energyvoice.com
Published on 2021-05-05
Financial institutions general regulatory news , April 2021 # 4 | Hogan Lovells
Financial Services Act 2021 receives Royal Assent in the House of Lords. Here is a full transcript of the speech presented by the UK Competition and Markets Authority (FCA) in 2021. The full text outlines the key areas involved.
Source: jdsupra.com
Published on 2021-05-05
France to ban short domestic flights after hotly debated climate bill passes
France has become the first country in the world to introduce a new climate law which aims to cut greenhouse gases and reduce the number of passengers being killed by the coronavirus pandemic, according to the French National Assembly. Why does this mean?
Source: stuff.co.nz
Published on 2021-05-05
Greenwashing : Lawsuit Charges Oil Companies with False Advertising
Three of the world's largest oil and gas companies have been accused of misleading consumers about the central role their products play in causing the climate crisis, according to a campaign group which represents children in the United States and Northern Ireland.
Source: ehsdailyadvisor.blr.com
Published on 2021-05-05
How green economy can build resilience
In our series of letters from African journalists, Waihiga Mwaura reflects on the shift in consumers’ appetite for sustainable action. Here, he explains how businesses are changing their attitudes to the environment and how they are affected.
Source: businessdailyafrica.com
Published on 2021-05-05
IW Long Reads : Clear as mud ? ESG fund info has a long way to go
Financial markets are increasingly concerned about the impact of environmental policies on their investors, according to a report from the Bank of England's chief executive, Mark Carney. However, it is not always easy to find it.
Source: professionaladviser.com
Published on 2021-05-05
Nature is Critical to Slowing Climate Change , But It Can Only Do So If We Help It First
Scientists have warned that climate change will not be possible without a lot of help from nature, as they gathered at the summit of the United States on the issue in New York on Wednesday. Climate change is being called net-zero by 2050.
Source: insideclimatenews.org
Published on 2021-05-05
Pa . governor wants more solar arrays , but what about the hidden costs ? | Letter
The US state of Pennsylvania is planning a massive expansion of its solar panels, which could be used to generate electricity from lithium-ion batteries. The BBC's weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world.
Source: lehighvalleylive.com
Published on 2021-05-05
Pipeline fight in the House
This is a full transcript of Oklahoma pipeline that has local landowners peeved and accusing its operators of disrespecting their properties. Here are some of the stories you need to know about the day’s biggest stories. Welcome to Morning Energy.
Source: politico.com
Published on 2021-05-05