News about greenwashing on 2021-06-09
Green taxonomy to sort the green from the greenwashed
The government is to set up a new group of experts to help investors and businesses make green financial decisions and accelerate the transition to net zero in the next few years, it has been announced by the Department for Treasury (DE) in London.
Source: eandt.theiet.org
Published on 2021-06-09
Author Maxine Bédat On Her New Book Unraveled
In our series of letters from African journalists, novelist and columnist Maxine Bédat explains how female garment workers in 19th-Century New York City helped develop a generation of women's clothes - and how they could be saved.
Source: elle.com
Published on 2021-06-09
Being The Change We Want To See : A Sustainable Future - Speech By Mr Ravi Menon , Managing Director , Monetary Authority Of Singapore , At Launch Of Inaugural MAS Sustainability Report Via Video Conference On 9 June 2021
Welcome to the Maritime Society of Singapore (MAS) - the world's biggest environmental group , which aims to tackle the impact of climate change on the global economy, and its impact on society and the future of our generations.
Source: mondovisione.com
Published on 2021-06-09
Brazil Adopt - a - Park program may negatively impact traditional peoples
The Brazilian government has launched a new environmental conservation initiative, which aims to preserve wildlife in the Amazon rainforest. But what does it mean for those who want to protect their species? The BBC’s Tom de Castella reports.
Source: news.mongabay.com
Published on 2021-06-09
British advisory group to classify green investment
The government has announced a new strategy to tackle climate change in investments that are not environmentally sustainable, the finance ministry has said. Climate-friendly assets are being labelled as "green" and "sustainable" by regulators.A proposal has been launched by the government.
Source: thestandard.com.hk
Published on 2021-06-09
Climate charter launched to help steer media buying agencies towards net zero goals
This is a full transcript of the latest batch of images released by the Incisive Business Media Limited (IP) which appears to have been published in the New London House newspapers. These are the full list of companies registered in England and Wales.
Source: businessgreen.com
Published on 2021-06-09
Corporate Ad Giant WPP Targeted For Helping Big Oil Greenwash Its Net Zero Hogwash
A campaign has been launched to raise awareness of the environmental impact of greenhouse gas emissions. But what does it mean for fossil fuel giants and their businesses? The BBC's Common Dreams investigation looks at how they are being treated.
Source: scoop.co.nz
Published on 2021-06-09
Crib Mattresses Matter in Environmental , Social , and Governance ( ESG ) Standards & Corporate Accountability
Crib mattress companies are being urged to be more transparent and transparent about their environmental claims, according to a new report published by the US Environmental Protection Council (ASBC). But what is it like to live up to the claim and why?
Source: prnewswire.com
Published on 2021-06-09
Crypto China Crackdown Intensifies The Information
China’s crypto-curious industry is now operating on multiple fronts, according to a leading academic at the University of China in Beijing. But what is it like to stamp out interest in crypto among regular people, whether they’re budding traders?
Source: theinformation.com
Published on 2021-06-09
Donor - advised funds arent just for affluent investors
In our series of letters from African journalists, writer and columnist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani considers why charitable donations are increasingly attractive to the wealthiest people in the world, but what is it like to be able to make their first contribution to charities?
Source: financial-planning.com
Published on 2021-06-09
ESG Investing : How COVID - 19 Has Augmented its Relevance in Financial Markets
Environmental, Social and Governance - environmental, social and governance, investments (RSE) is a leading investment option for investors across the world. Here are some of the key questions you need to know about these financial markets and how they are affected by the pandemic.
Source: dailyfx.com
Published on 2021-06-09
ETF Ecosystem Unwrapped : The future of ETFs in Europe
Financial markets (ETFs) have opened their first day of the annual event at a private equity firm in Greece, which saw the industry become the world's largest investor-funded financial funds (FDI) industry.
Source: etfstream.com
Published on 2021-06-09
Five ways green carbon policies damage forests – and how we can fix the problem
Tree planting is a popular way to offset the environmental damage caused by climate change, according to the BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker, who explains why it appears to be “greenwashing” while harming forests.
Source: theconversation.com
Published on 2021-06-09
Government sets up group to combat greenwashing
The Treasury has announced plans to make it easier for investors and consumers to understand how a firm is impacting the environment and how they are affected by the impact of climate change on their businesses and society. However, it will not be able to steer ministers’ decisions.
Source: glasgowtimes.co.uk
Published on 2021-06-09
Green Junk Bonds May Not Be as Green as They Claim
A growing number of junk-rated borrowers are using green-labeled investment products to repay their debt, according to reports from the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times Financial Times, in a row over environmental policies.
Source: etftrends.com
Published on 2021-06-09
Growing ESG Litigation Risks
In our series of letters from business leaders, the BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker looks at the challenges facing businesses in the global economy. Here is a full transcript of what happened to the firms involved in environmental, social and governance.
Source: natlawreview.com
Published on 2021-06-09
How increased complexity in consumer decisions is impacting business
Social distancing has changed the way consumers decide their own choices, according to a new study published by the British-based Hansa Research Partnership (HCR) and the Indian Institute of Consumer Research (IISS) at the University of Delhi.
Source: adgully.com
Published on 2021-06-09
HP Leads a Corporate Transition to Equity
When it comes to corporate climate action, it’s not often that the technology industry has become a threat to the economy. But what does it mean for the industry? The BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker looks at why.
Source: triplepundit.com
Published on 2021-06-09
Independent expert group appointed to advise Government on standards for green investment
A new advisory group is to be set up to advise the government on developing a green taxonomy for the UK's energy sector, which aims to reduce the impact of climate change on the environment and the economy, the BBC has learned.
Source: gov.uk
Published on 2021-06-09
Independent group established to clamp down on greenwashing
The government has announced a new strategy to improve the way investors and consumers invest in sustainable projects.The proposal has been published by the Green Finance Institute, which aims to make it easier for companies to understand their impact on the environment.
Source: pensionsage.com
Published on 2021-06-09
Multinational CEOs petition world leaders to supercharge climate action
The Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders has signed an open letter to governments urging them to decarbonise at the speed and scale of climate action, in a bid to tackle the threat of global warming and exposure to fossil fuels.
Source: eco-business.com
Published on 2021-06-09
Net - zero Scotland : Programme to unlock £200m of public sector investment
A new scheme to tackle climate change in Scotland has been given the go-ahead by the Scottish government, according to the Ministry of Infrastructure and Climate Change (MoC) in the wake of the global warming crisis. However, it is not a new model.
Source: thenational.scot
Published on 2021-06-09
New independent group to help tackle greenwashing
A new independent expert group has been established to advise on standards for green investment in the UK, as part of the government’s efforts to tackle climate change and promote greenhouse gas emissions in a bid to reduce the impact of greenwashing on the environment.
Source: gov.uk
Published on 2021-06-09
Oman LNG signs deal with Shell to ship Middle East first carbon - neutral LNG cargo
The Gulf of Oman is to export its first cargo of natural gas (LNG) from the Middle East to offset CO2 emissions generated by planting trees in a bid to reduce the amount of carbon emitted to the country. UAE says it will spend $300 million over the next three years.
Source: hellenicshippingnews.com
Published on 2021-06-09
Online Activism Is Here for Good | The Daily Star
It is often seen as a way to raise awareness of online activism, but what does it mean for those who have been on social media for more than two decades, asks the BBC's Rebecca Henschke. Why is it so effective?
Source: thedailystar.net
Published on 2021-06-09
Philadelphia Union - Subaru deal under fire for environmental claim
The company behind the Covanta incinerator in Chester has accused activists of spreading misinformation flyers at the Union Games in the city. However, it has not seen broad concern from the community about the facility avoiding landfills.
Source: whyy.org
Published on 2021-06-09
Report Details Fossil Fuel Industry Deceptive Net Zero Strategy
Environmental activists are calling for climate change policies to be dealt with by polluting corporations and governments to delay, deceive, and deny their environmental ambitions in a bid to reduce carbon emissions and reduce greenhouse gases.
Source: truthout.org
Published on 2021-06-09
SNP urged to clarify oil and gas sector aims ahead of Holyrood climate debate
The Scottish government is to set out its climate strategy as part of a new parliamentary committee to decide whether to cut oil and gas emissions from North Sea sources by 2045, according to environmental activists and councillors in the House of Commons.
Source: heraldscotland.com
Published on 2021-06-09
The big con revealed : Report details fossil fuel industry deceptive net zero strategy
Environmental activists are warning that climate change is being misconstrued in political spaces as well as by individual actors to evade action and avoid responsibility, writes the BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker at the University of London.
Source: nationofchange.org
Published on 2021-06-09
Towards a more holistic view of stewardship
In our series of letters from African journalists, financial analyst and former chief executives of the European Asset Management Association (EMEA) are being asked to explain why the industry is struggling to meet the demands for sustainability.
Source: cognitomedia.com
Published on 2021-06-09
Treasury appoints new group to help tackle financial sector greenwashing
This is a full transcript of the latest batch of images released by the Incisive Business Media Limited (IP) which appears to have been published in the New London House newspapers. These are the full list of companies registered in England and Wales.
Source: businessgreen.com
Published on 2021-06-09
UK government hires independent experts to call out greenwashing firms – Channel 4 News
Greenwashing is a growing problem in the UK, according to the government's latest findings on how to tackle the problem of climate change. Why is it so important to invest in environmental policies and how does it work to protect the environment?
Source: channel4.com
Published on 2021-06-09
USyd to divest from only some fossil fuel companies over next five years
The University of Sydney (USyd) has become the first Australian university to endorse plans to divest from all fossil fuel companies, which are not making progress to the transition to low-carbon economy. Environmental activists say they are “greenwashing at best”.
Source: honisoit.com
Published on 2021-06-09