News about greenwashing on 2021-05-18
The best time to plant a tree ? Yesterday Inside adland rapid efforts to turn sustainable
It is a remarkable message that doesn’t always be enough to melt ice. But when it comes to global warming, it’s not often that companies are able to report on their carbon footprint by 2025. The BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker reports.
Source: campaignlive.co.uk
Published on 2021-05-18
A climate change propaganda handbook - Politicsweb
The Guardian has been named as the world's best practice news partner for climate change, according to a new report by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and the International Journal of Climate Change (International Journalism Review). Why is this list so important?
Source: irr.org.za
Published on 2021-05-18
A conversation with Susan Abulhawa on Zionism
Palestinians have been foraging for za’atar and meramiyeh for thousands of years, but nobody has harmed that landscape more than the Zionists. The BBC’s Joe Piette has been interviewed by a leading British activist.
Source: workers.org
Published on 2021-05-18
Bank of America ESG Investing Strategist on Approach With Clients
Bank of America's sustainability and impact investment strategy has been accused of "cutting through a lot of misinformation" about environmental, social, and corporate governance investments, according to its chief executive Jackie Vander Brug, BBC News reports.
Source: businessinsider.com
Published on 2021-05-18
Communicate magazine : PR professionals to tackle climate misinformation - 2021
More than half of PR professionals believe they are feeling nervous about their company’s handling of the climate crisis, according to a new report from the Public Accounts Association (PRCA). They say the industry is being silenced in favour of bandwagoning and greenwashing.
Source: communicatemagazine.com
Published on 2021-05-18
HAGENS BERMAN , NATIONAL TRIAL ATTORNEYS , Urges Danimer Scientific ( DNMR ) Investors with Losses To Contact Its Attorneys Now , Securities Fraud Case Filed
A US company accused of misrepresentations and omissions about its claims to be a leading producer of polyhydroxyalkanoate ("PHA") has launched an investigation into the company's alleged failure to break down fossil-fuel plastics.
Source: prnewswire.com
Published on 2021-05-18
Ready or Not , Here They Come : Climate Disclosure Requirements for All Public Companies Move a Step Closer to Becoming Law | Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that would require public companies to issue climate-related financial disclosures in their annual accounts. However, the bill has been rejected by the House Financial Services Committee, it has emerged.
Source: jdsupra.com
Published on 2021-05-18
Rush to net zero looks like a looming car crash
In our series of letters from African journalists, environmentalist and business commentator Tom de Castella looks at the challenges facing the global economy and their businesses.A few weeks ago, the US and European governments warned in a striking net zero report on Tuesday that all new oil, gas and coal projects must stop if world warming is to stay
Source: irishtimes.com
Published on 2021-05-18
Sales of peat compost to gardeners to be banned from 2024
The UK’s peatlands are to be given a £500m boost to tackle the climate crisis, the government has announced, as part of its efforts to restore wildlife and conservation across the country, including planting trees.
Source: theguardian.com
Published on 2021-05-18
Shareholder Alert : Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP Announces the Filing of a Securities Class Action Lawsuit Against Danimer Scientific , Inc .
A US court has filed a class action lawsuit against Danimer Scientific, Inc. and certain of its senior executives for violating federal securities laws in the Middle District of Georgia. The latest complaint is being brought on behalf of investors.
Source: prnewswire.com
Published on 2021-05-18
Sustainable finance scramble reaches currency derivatives market
Environmental firms Drax and Enel are among those to have recently signed up to derivatives linked to their environmental goals, a market that has soared in popularity but critics say they are more marketing gimmick than incentive for change.
Source: reuters.com
Published on 2021-05-18
Wanted : an environment protection authority
The European Environment Agency (ERA) is one of the world’s biggest environmental agency, which is responsible for protecting the environment in the Mediterranean Sea. But what do we know about its role and duty to society and how it does it work?
Source: timesofmalta.com
Published on 2021-05-18