News about greenwashing on 2021-05-27
Historic victory : court tells Shell to slash emissions on Big Oil day of climate pain
Oil giant Royal Dutch Shell has been ordered to cut its carbon emissions by 45% by 2030, in a landmark ruling that could threaten the future of the world's fossil fuel economy, according to environmental activists.
Source: rechargenews.com
Published on 2021-05-27
AGL urged to drop Greenpeace lawsuit
Australia’s largest energy firm, Australian Mining Limited (AGL), is suing an environmental charity for using its logo in a parody ad, Environment Victoria has announced in its latest annual hearing in Melbourne. Environmental Victoria says it is taking legal action against the company.
Source: lawyersweekly.com.au
Published on 2021-05-27
Biden latest executive order takes aim at climate change threat to economy – People World
US President Joe Biden has signed an executive order directing government agencies to examine and disclose economic risks stemming from climate change. Here's what happens to the US financial system, and what could be done to protect the economy?
Source: peoplesworld.org
Published on 2021-05-27
Big Oil Under Fire : Climate Activists Win Big Against Exxon And Shell
The war between big oil companies and climate activists is a critical turning point in the battle against Big Oil, writes the BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker at the Royal Dutch Shell's annual meeting in Rotterdam, which takes place next week.
Source: forbes.com
Published on 2021-05-27
Big tech firms say they are turning green but can they deliver ?
Apple, Microsoft, Amazon and Google are backing initiatives that will cut their environmental impact by 2030, according to a new report by the BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker. Why are tech giants turning to green energy to power data centres?
Source: irishtimes.com
Published on 2021-05-27
Big tech says it is turning green – delivering on those promises is crucial
Apple, Microsoft, Amazon and Google are backing initiatives that will cut their environmental impact by 2030, according to a new report by the BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker. Why are tech giants turning to green energy to power data centres?
Source: irishtimes.com
Published on 2021-05-27
Clarity of provenance much needed
When it comes to sustainability, marketing is a key part of our efforts to make it more sustainable and more environmentally friendly, according to the BBC's weekly The Boss series. Welcome to red meat industry, and we look back at the challenges.
Source: thescottishfarmer.co.uk
Published on 2021-05-27
Climate change and financial integration
The European Central Bank (ECB) and the European Commission have held a keynote speech on financial integration and stability in Frankfurt am Main, 27 May 2021. Here, we speak to Luis de Guindos, Vice-President of the ECB, at the conference on “European Financial Integrity and Stability”.
Source: ecb.europa.eu
Published on 2021-05-27
How to carry out proper sustainability reporting
Sustainability reporting is one of the most important ways to measure the impact of climate change in the UK, according to a new report from the British Heritage Society.The BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker explains why companies are being given the right licence.
Source: businessdailyafrica.com
Published on 2021-05-27
Shareholders Rebuke ExxonMobil On Climate , In A Wake Up Call For Big Oil
Climate change is a financial imperative, says Exxon Mobil’s chief executive. But what does it mean for the environmental Defense Fund, and what is it like for investors to be involved in climate change talks with activists?
Source: forbes.com
Published on 2021-05-27
Taylor : Allowable , still unwise : Values investing category known as ESG has its ups and downs
In our series of letters from African journalists, economists and investors, I’ve been talking about sustainable investing, the values-based investment (sustainable investment) practices. But what’s it like to be a bombshell in this spring?
Source: expressnews.com
Published on 2021-05-27
United Kingdom Begins Large - Scale Carbon Removal Trials | Smart News
Scientists are trying to find a way to tackle climate change by scaling up greenhouse gases crops like Misccactus grasses to see if they can help fight the effects of human-caused Climate change, asks Tom de Castella.
Source: smithsonianmag.com
Published on 2021-05-27
West Sussex Customs : Building The £20M Rolls - Royce Boat Tail
Antwon’s fish tank is a new type of car that could be worth millions of dollars. But what is it like to buy it on Speedhunters, asks Chris Stokel-Walker, writes the BBC's Jonathan Marcus in the latest episode of Pimp My Ride.
Source: speedhunters.com
Published on 2021-05-27
What Is a Carbon Footprint ? What It Means and How to Reduce Yours
Scientists say they are increasingly concerned about the impact of greenhouse gases on Earth’s thermostat. But why is the concept of a "carbon footprint" being used to explain climate change? The BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker asks.
Source: goodhousekeeping.com
Published on 2021-05-27
Why environmentalists say net zero is a scam
Shell Nigeria is holding its annual general meeting in the Hague, Netherlands, where it aims to sell its net zero programme to its shareholders. The BBC’s Akinbode Oluwafemi looks at what happened to those who cannot attend physically.
Source: tribuneonlineng.com
Published on 2021-05-27
Why is H & M sustainability push failing to resonate with consumers ?
When H&M launched a range of sustainable fashion products in 2011, it was the first known fashion brand in the world to be able to promote climate change across the globe. But when it started, the brand was given the green light.
Source: thedrum.com
Published on 2021-05-27