News about greenwashing on 2021-07-22
Betting big on bioacoustics : Q & A with philanthropist Lisa Yang
A leading bioacoustic scientist has told a website that she wants to increase the effectiveness of conservation efforts, including the use of sound data to understand and monitor ecological processes and environmental health.Among them is Lisa Yang, founder of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
Source: news.mongabay.com
Published on 2021-07-22
California electric car revolution , designed to save the planet , also unleashes a toll on it
A giant black nodule carrying metals has gone on display in the US port of San Diego, where it is believed to be the world’s largest vessel to transport vehicles. But what does it mean for climate change?
Source: governorswindenergycoalition.org
Published on 2021-07-22
Decolonizing Global Health : A Moment To Reflect On A Movement
There is a lot that is wrong with how global health has been designed, taught, and practiced. But what is it like to decolonise the world's health, asks Tom de Castella, the chief executive of the German Institute of Health.
Source: forbes.com
Published on 2021-07-22
ESG Reporting as a Means to Leverage Interest by Investors in Next Generation LWR and Advanced Nuclear Reactors
The Sustainability accounting standards board has published a new standard for nuclear power generators and light water reactors (LWR) which addresses environmental, social, governance and sustainability. This is the latest chapter in the Scottish government's assessment of the impact of climate change.
Source: energycentral.com
Published on 2021-07-22
Exclusive : Clim8 is a green investing platform that wants to distance itself from ESG
This is a full transcript of the City A.M. newspaper's weekly bulletins on Wednesday evening. Here is the full list of readers seeking to find out more about their local affairs and how they feel about the city.
Source: cityam.com
Published on 2021-07-22
Guy Foster : Sustainable investing now integral part of advice process
The BBC's weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world. This week we speak to one of the most influential figures on the global economy, Jeremy Corbyn, who has been leading the country for more than a decade, and how he has changed the way we live.
Source: professionaladviser.com
Published on 2021-07-22
Lawsuits target Exxon social media green washing
A US oil company has been accused of encouraging climate change activists to use social media to promote their efforts to tackle the impact of global warming on fossil fuels, writes the BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker in Washington.
Source: eenews.net
Published on 2021-07-22
Lawsuits Target Exxon Social Media Green Washing – Advanced BioFuels united states
One of the world’s biggest fossil fuel companies has become embroiled in a legal battle over climate change, according to the E&E News Climatewire investigation. However, it is also coming under increasing scrutiny in court.
Source: advancedbiofuelsusa.info
Published on 2021-07-22
Nordea Says 90 % of New Money Now ESG as Wealth Unit Hits Record
The world’s largest bank has announced it is hiring more experts in climate change, biodiversity and governance investments (Environmental and Socially friendly assets) to boost its wealth management arm.The bank says it will hire more environmentally friendly investors.
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
Published on 2021-07-22
Packagers Verify Bioplastic Content with Radiocarbon Testing
Scientists are using radiocarbon testing techniques to determine the amount of plastic packaging they claim is sustainable, according to the BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker, who has been involved in a renewable waste investigation.
Source: packagingdigest.com
Published on 2021-07-22
Singapore must flex its Green Fintech credentials ahead of COP26
Singapore has become one of the world's biggest financial technology companies, which aims to contribute to the global climate change. But what does this mean for the economy and its environmental impact, asks Jonathan Marcus, director of Singapore Finance.
Source: sbr.com.sg
Published on 2021-07-22
The FCA Publishes Guidance on ESG Disclosures and Greenwashing | Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Environmental, social and governance features and sustainable investment funds are among the key issues facing the UK’s financial watchdog. But what do they mean for fund managers and how to avoid it? The BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker explains.
Source: jdsupra.com
Published on 2021-07-22
The Top Lawyers Taking on Energy Companies in Climate Litigation
The number of lawsuits involving the climate crisis in the US has soared in recent years, according to a new report from US lawyers' agency, The Financial Times, and the BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker, writes.
Source: businessinsider.com
Published on 2021-07-22