News about greenwashing on 2021-07-23

Can America Trust China to Fight Climate Change ?
Climate change is a key issue for global leadership and negotiations, writes former US President Donald Trump's predecessor, Jeremy Corbyn, at the UN climate summit in Glasgow in November. Why is the Trump administration rejecting these promises?
Source: foreignaffairs.com
Published on 2021-07-23

ESG Focus : Transition Bonds - The Great Controversy
The world's biggest financial news website is looking at the challenges of climate change and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the global economy. Each week we speak to Sarah Mills, chief economist for a leading environmental agency.
Source: fnarena.com
Published on 2021-07-23

FCA Issues Guiding Principles for Improving the Quality and Clarity of ESG and Sustainable Investments | Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
The UK's financial watchdog has warned investors that they are being targeted by “greenwashing” practices in their investment schemes, including claims that do not bear scrutiny by the regulators of retail funds in the UK and Ireland.
Source: jdsupra.com
Published on 2021-07-23

Global Insurance Perspectives on Climate Change | Cozen OConnor
In our series of letters from African journalists, scientists and academics consider the impact of global climate change on the economy and the environment. In a summary, the BBC looks at how the global economic and economic impacts have changed in recent years.
Source: jdsupra.com
Published on 2021-07-23

Hyundai E & C announces coal exit
Hyundai Electric and Southern Energy (E&C) has announced it is ending its involvement in coal-fired power plant Quang Trach 1, following a letter from civil society groups to the Korean government.The company says it will not be involved in any new coal power projects.
Source: eco-business.com
Published on 2021-07-23

In Conversation on the Poseidon Principles | Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide
The banking sector is front and centre when it comes to enabling the green transition in the shipping industry, according to a new report from the Royal Bank of Scotland. Why is it right to say that the banks are front-and-centre in promoting clean shipping?
Source: hellenicshippingnews.com
Published on 2021-07-23

Mound zero : what is Marble Arch new landmark all about ? | Architecture
A temporary mound will lure people back to the West End, providing a opportunity for highly shareable Instagram moments, beyond selfies with armfuls of Selfridges bags. But what does this mean for shoppers and visitors?
Source: theguardian.com
Published on 2021-07-23

Rize ETF launches Environmental Impact ETF to tackle climate change
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: investmentweek.co.uk
Published on 2021-07-23

Sustainable U : Music festivals - The Gauntlet
In our series of letters from African journalists, Rachneet Randhawa reflects on the environmental impact of music festivals in Finland and Canada. Here, she explains why they are so behind in their efforts to promote sustainable music and arts.
Source: thegauntlet.ca
Published on 2021-07-23

Ten Tokyo 2020 Olympics designs aiming to make the games sustainable
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics are aiming to make the Games sustainable, according to the organisers of the event. But what does it mean for the world's biggest sporting events? They will be environmentally friendly, environmentally friendly and green?
Source: dezeen.com
Published on 2021-07-23

Transitioning towards sustainable economy : Role of Central Banks and financial systems
The Paris climate accord is a significant step in the right direction, says scientist Hans Kant. But what does it mean for humans? The BBC’s Jonathan Marcus looks at the challenges facing the global financial system and the impact of the Paris deal.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Published on 2021-07-23