News about greenwashing on 2021-06-04

Agroecology Under Threat
This week*, the Committee on World Food Security (CFS) is expected to endorse recommendations on agroecological and other innovative approaches for sustainable food systems, after an intense period of negotiations involving governments, agencies, civil society, and the private sector.
Source: ipsnews.net
Published on 2021-06-04

BlackRock CEO says Shell decarbonisation ruling not a solution
Royal Dutch Shell has warned that a court ruling against the company’s planned greenhouse gas emissions cuts could shift the global decarbonisation problem to private firms, according to the British Financial Times newspaper BK.N.
Source: oilandgas360.com
Published on 2021-06-04

Bonsucro launches five - year plan : We want to lead the sugarcane sector towards Science Based Targets on climate
Scientists have launched a new scheme to encourage the production of sugarcane, which aims to tackle environmental and human rights issues in the supply chain.The programme is based at the Royal Society of Food and Drug Administration (SAC) in New York.
Source: foodnavigator.com
Published on 2021-06-04

Boom ! Why supersonic planes are a climate nightmare
Solar power supplies are being offered in Northern Ireland for the first time in more than a decade, according to the British Electricity Association (BAC) and the UK's Consumer Protection Agency (EFCC) . But what do you do?
Source: reneweconomy.com.au
Published on 2021-06-04

Coles to pilot BYO container system
The co-founder of Urban Ethos, Michael Vidor, has told the BBC he believes plastic packaging was a “tough nut to crack” when it comes to environmental awareness. Why does it matter to consumers and the environment?
Source: afr.com
Published on 2021-06-04

Deadline Reminder : Law Offices of Howard G . Smith Reminds Investors of Looming Deadline in the Class Action Lawsuit Against Danimer Scientific Inc . ( DNMR )
US media reports say investors who bought Danimer Scientific Inc. shares in the New York Stock Exchange are being urged to file a lead plaintiff motion against the company's claims that plastic straws break down far more quickly than fossil-fuel plastics.
Source: prnewswire.com
Published on 2021-06-04

LETTER | You want more land ? Scrap the PSR
The opposition activist Nurul Izzah has rejected her objection to a massive land reclaim project in Malaysia. Here is the full text of the latest letters from the BBC's Agora Society which appears to have been published.
Source: malaysiakini.com
Published on 2021-06-04

Looking Beyond the Normal Paved Paths – The Role of the Sustainability Coordinator | Cadwalader , Wickersham & Taft LLP
The BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world. This week we speak to Rabobank's Sustainability Coordinator Diana van Lieshout and Wouter König, head of the Alpinvest subscription finance facility, which has been linked to the sustainable capital market.
Source: jdsupra.com
Published on 2021-06-04

On World Environment Day -- Pakistan showcases ecosystem restoration
Environmentalists in Pakistan are being urged to plant trees for a major regeneration initiative, according to the Institute for Science and Technology (IPS). The BBC’s Zofeen T. Ebrahim looks at the country's progress in environmental restoration.
Source: ipsnews.net
Published on 2021-06-04

Opinion : Why United Boom deal is a delusive plan | International Flight Network
A deal has been reached for a new supersonic aircraft which could be built on greenhouse gases. But what does it mean for the aviation industry, asks Chris Stokel-Walker, who is involved in the project and why.
Source: ifn.news
Published on 2021-06-04

Princeton to divest from some sectors of the fossil fuel industry
The University of Princeton has announced plans to disassociate its thermal coal and tar sands sectors from the fossil fuel industry, as part of efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and tackle climate disinformation, according to the University Board of Trustees.
Source: dailyprincetonian.com
Published on 2021-06-04

Private finance wont decarbonise our economies – but the big green state can | Daniela Gabor
In our series of letters from African journalists, Joseph Warungu looks at a shift in the way we go about decarbonising our economies. Here, he explains how the economy is going to become more democratic, and what does it mean?
Source: theguardian.com
Published on 2021-06-04

Tell the truth about the Corridor
The Canadian government has launched a controversial campaign against hydro- Quebec and the company responsible for their huge dams. The BBC’s Jonathan Marcus explains what it means for the two giant corporations, and why they are willing to spend billions on false disinformation.
Source: sunjournal.com
Published on 2021-06-04

The New Test Facing Big - Energy CEOs : How to Be Credible in Public
In our series of letters from African journalists, climate activists and energy chiefs argue that they are willing to invest capital and take risk in pursuit of solutions for the transition to a lower-carbon energy future without public relations or greenwashing.
Source: marketwatch.com
Published on 2021-06-04

Time for Nature | The Daily Star
This year's World Environment Day marks the launch of the United Nations Environmental Declaration on Ecosystem Restoration, which aims to reverse the devastation already caused by the destruction of our ecosystems. But what does this mean for climate change?
Source: thedailystar.net
Published on 2021-06-04

UN Battle Against Climate Hazards Undermined by a Devastating Pandemic
The United Nations has been in the forefront of an ongoing battle against climate change, including the destruction of different species of plants and animals, and the risk of land degradation threatening the very existence of small island developing states.
Source: ipsnews.net
Published on 2021-06-04

UN rep to marketers : You can set off the change the world needs on sustainability
If you're a supermarket owner, you might be concerned about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on your businesses and their employees. But why do you think of these challenges? Why? And does you want to avoid the spread of greenwashing?
Source: campaignlive.co.uk
Published on 2021-06-04