News about greenwashing on 2021-07-16
Advisers struggling to recommend sustainable options
A former private wealth adviser has warned that it is difficult to offer advice on sustainable investments to their clients because of a lack of products in the market. They say they are struggling to provide enough opportunities to help them.
Source: moneymanagement.com.au
Published on 2021-07-16
California approves expedited pathway for near - term utility EV investments , despite cost concerns
A look at the latest updates from California's public utility watchdog - here are five things you need to know about the US state of California ahead of a major infrastructure expansion in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, writes the BBC News.
Source: utilitydive.com
Published on 2021-07-16
FCA will support government commitment to net zero
The UK’s financial regulator has announced plans to change its approach to the transition to a low carbon economy in the wake of the UK's global climate change crisis. Climate-related disclosures will be compulsory for all market participants.
Source: moneymarketing.co.uk
Published on 2021-07-16
FSC dumps palm oil giant Korindo amid rights , environmental issues in Papua
Environmental activists have accused a leading oil company of failing to meet environmental standards at the Forest Stewardship Council (FCC) in Indonesia.Korindo has been expelled from the forest settlement council, according to reports from Jakarta.
Source: news.mongabay.com
Published on 2021-07-16
Oil and gas lobbyists keep stoking the West wildfires
Republicans are sitting around trying to define the word “infrastructure” when they want to build a reliable, clean energy grid, writes the BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker. Why is the debate about fossil fuels?
Source: latimes.com
Published on 2021-07-16
Thai Union sustainability lead Darian McBain steps down
A senior executive at a Thai seafood company has stepped down amid criticism of the company’s sustainability credentials, which has led to an turnaround in its image. The BBC's Victoria Derbyshire looks at what happened to the business.
Source: thegrocer.co.uk
Published on 2021-07-16
There will be nowhere to travel to if you do not take your environmental impact seriously
If you want to be a more socially responsible and environmentally friendly business, it’s probably the most important thing you need to know about the impact of greenwashing on the environment and our environment. But how can you be sure your company is doing good for the planet?
Source: businesstravelnewseurope.com
Published on 2021-07-16
Value is critical but ESG intentions must check out in Morrisons deal
The latest twist in the tale of a takeover of Morrisons looks set to become the biggest public to private transactions of the decade, writes Paul Watchman, former Environmental Advisory Group (Environmental Security Group). Why is the deal so controversial?
Source: legalbusiness.co.uk
Published on 2021-07-16