News about greenwashing on 2021-05-11
A global accord for sustainable finance
Climate change is the quintessential global externality, according to the Nobel laureate economist William Nordhaus. But what does this mean for climate change, asks Tom de Castella, who is leading the BBC’s weekly The Boss series looking at the challenges we face.
Source: ecb.europa.eu
Published on 2021-05-11
A Review Of The Decades Already Emerging Trends
It is almost certain that 2020 will be the most important year for fashion, according to the fashion expert Lystic. But what does this mean for the decade and how will it work? The BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker looks at some of the key moments.
Source: fibre2fashion.com
Published on 2021-05-11
COP26 : Your complete guide to the conference , plus how you can get involved
The world leaders are gathering at the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow, where the world is being given the chance to tackle the threat of a global warming crisis. They are also calling for "war-like footing" in the fight against the pandemic.
Source: marieclaire.co.uk
Published on 2021-05-11
farmlandgrab . org | The global farmland grab goes green
The world's richest are buying millions of agricultural land, according to the author William H. Gates III. But what does it mean for billionaires and their investment group, asks Tom de Castella, who is behind the debate.
Source: farmlandgrab.org
Published on 2021-05-11
Green power : UCT put in crosshairs by climate crisis ac ...
South Africa’s largest university has been forced to close after a series of protests over fossil fuel investment in the country. Climate change activists have told the Daily Maverick newspaper they have no concrete action taken against the institution.
Source: dailymaverick.co.za
Published on 2021-05-11
Greenwashing 101 : How to tell if a product that claims to be eco - friendly really is
A climate campaign coordinator has revealed a plastic bottle that appears to have been made of paper. But what is it like to live up their hype on social media, asks the BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker, who is responsible for the issue.
Source: today.com
Published on 2021-05-11
Hair - raising territory : Is ESG investment across emerging markets like walking a tightrope ?
Environmental, social and corporate governance (Environmental Growth Groups) funds have reached a record $2trn (£1.6bn) in 2020, according to the latest figures from the Royal Society of Economics (SEC) and Standard & Poor's.
Source: investmentweek.co.uk
Published on 2021-05-11
Net zero : Despite the greenwash , it vital for tackling climate change
Climate change activists are changing the terms of debate, writes the BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker, who explains why climate action is a key part of the Paris Agreement, and what it means for the world to reach net zero emissions.
Source: techxplore.com
Published on 2021-05-11
Three key ESG trends advisors need to be aware of | Investment Executive
When a Canadian investor says that investors are influential market players, what does it mean to shareholder engagement and how it can be done to protect the value of assets entrusted to them by their clients, asks the BBC's Christine Blasey.
Source: investmentexecutive.com
Published on 2021-05-11
Uprising : Ksenia Golovina Creativity is Making her Mother ( and her Clients ) Proud
When Ksenia Golovina graduated from the University of Moscow, she was given a degree in industrial design. But what does it mean to her mother, who has become the first female artistic director of the industry, asks the BBC’s Natalia Ojewska.
Source: lbbonline.com
Published on 2021-05-11
What Does Net Zero Actually Mean ? Here Why Some People Are Upset
In our series of letters from African journalists, climate change activists have been debating the merits of "net zero" in the Paris Agreement. Here, the BBC's Tom de Castella looks at the challenges facing those who want to tackle the issue.
Source: sciencealert.com
Published on 2021-05-11