News about greenwashing on 2021-05-20
12 Investment Picks From Our ESG Roundtable Pros
In our series of sustainability roundtables, we’re looking at how companies are investing in sustainable stocks and funds, including pensions, pensions and other big institutions. This week we speak to three experts from a range of companies advising investors on the issue.
Source: marketwatch.com
Published on 2021-05-20
Businesses must embrace sustainability or be left behind
In our series of letters from African journalists, writer and columnist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani looks at the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on corporate sustainability in the UK and beyond. Here is a look at how businesses are changing their credentials.
Source: irishtimes.com
Published on 2021-05-20
Companies Are Turning to Blockchain To Certify Green Credentials
The sustainability of electric vehicles (EVs) remains a thorny issue across the world, according to industry experts. But how sustainable are these electric cars, asks Chris Stokel-Walker, founder of the BBC’s Future.
Source: cleantechnica.com
Published on 2021-05-20
Datchet tree campaigners urge Windsor & Maidenhead council to U - turn decision
The Royal Borough of Datchet is facing a £188,000 compensation claim if it refused permission to cut down an ancient oak tree, according to the latest report from the Royal council’s planning officers' investigations.
Source: sloughobserver.co.uk
Published on 2021-05-20
Indigenous Communities Lodge Official Complaint Against Malaysian Timber Giant Samling
A group of Dayak communities in Sarawak have filed a complaint against the Malaysian timber certification scheme. The BBC’s Geeta Pandey looks at the challenges facing their neighbours in the region. They claim they have no access to key documents.
Source: scoop.co.nz
Published on 2021-05-20
Investing in Nature : An Emerging Institutional Asset Class
The BBC's weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world. Here are some of the stories from the past few weeks - and they are also featured in a series of letters from across the UK and beyond. Each week we speak to the BBC News website.
Source: brazilbusiness.einnews.com
Published on 2021-05-20
Opinion : ESG investing needs to clean its own house to remove investor doubts
Environmental Governance ratings firms are struggling to come up with common standards, according to a new report by the BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker. Why are they supposed to convince everyone else that their work is worthwhile?
Source: marketwatch.com
Published on 2021-05-20
The Runner | From the Editor : Be wary of businesses using eco - labels and greenwashing techniques
This is a full transcript of the #greenwash campaign by Gen Z. The campaign has been launched by activists and environmental campaigners across the world, which have been calling for greenwash labels to promote sustainability in their stores.
Source: runnermag.ca
Published on 2021-05-20