News about greenwashing on 2021-07-26
Agri - Business Corporations Are Trying to Save The Environment . Or Are They ?
Agricultural greenwashing is a growing trend in the coffee industry, according to the BBC’s weekly The Boss. But what is it like, asks Tom de Castella, and why does it really make it so controversial? The BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker explains.
Source: modernfarmer.com
Published on 2021-07-26
Are there too many ESG funds ? - Money Marketing
In our series of letters from African journalists, financial analysts and investors, the BBC's Jonathan Marcus looks at the challenges facing a struggling fund management company which has failed to launch an IPO in the UK earlier this month.
Source: moneymarketing.co.uk
Published on 2021-07-26
Global Insurance Perspectives On Climate Change - Environment
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: mondaq.com
Published on 2021-07-26
How greenwashing could affect intergenerational wealth transfers
Greenwashing is a way of making investors more eager to participate in climate change, according to the BBC’s Christine Blasey.As we speed towards the transition to net zero, we’re looking at how companies might see it.
Source: ftadviser.com
Published on 2021-07-26
IOSCO issues consultation report on ESG ratings , data providers
Regulators are being asked to consider whether they should be given more transparency about the activities of environmental ratings and data providers, according to a new report published by the regulators of the financial services watchdog, the Standard & Poor's.
Source: ipe.com
Published on 2021-07-26
Nendo creates spherical Olympic cauldron with hydrogen flame
The final torchbearer of the 2020 Olympic Games has been revealed in a spectacular ceremony at the Tokyo National Stadium, which opened to mark the start of this year's Games in the capital, Tokyo, on Saturday. Why? They couldn't be able to gather under the sun.
Source: dezeen.com
Published on 2021-07-26
On the quest for carbon negativity with Interface | Architecture & Design
When it comes to designing and making carpet tiles carbon neutral, the Australian company interface has become the first in the world to launch a carbon negative product. But what is it like for the environment and how does it work? The BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker explains.
Source: architectureanddesign.com.au
Published on 2021-07-26
Parodic Use of Copyright Infringement in Australia
When it comes to parody, satire and criticism, there is a growing number of cases considering the fair dealing defence in Australia, which has been considered by the Federal Court of Australia for the use of copyright infringement. Why?
Source: natlawreview.com
Published on 2021-07-26
Regulators to unlock black box of ESG corporate ratings
Environmental ratings and data providers are largely unregulated, lack transparency and harbour potential conflicts of interest, regulators have warned, as investors raise serious questions about relevance, reliability and integrity. They are increasingly rely on raters to help pick stocks and bonds.
Source: reuters.com
Published on 2021-07-26
Sustainable fashion : 10 Irish brands for the mindful shopper
In an era where people are conditioned to expect clothes to be cheap, the facts speak for themselves about what fashion is doing to the planet – a consumption horror story. But can it really be sustainable? The BBC’s Lucy Kellaway asks.
Source: irishtimes.com
Published on 2021-07-26