News about greenwashing on 2021-07-29

Rigour and transparency : united kingdom leads fresh drive to boost credibility of voluntary carbon markets
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 2021-07-29

Africa : Opinion - What the Climate Movement Can Teach Us About Ending Modern Slavery
In our series of letters from African journalists, climate change activists explains how they are taking steps to stop the use of forced labour in corporate supply chains. Climate change is a key issue for those working to end modern slavery.
Source: allafrica.com
Published on 2021-07-29

Exclusive : To decarbonise hydrogen power , get over the rainbow
The hydrogen industry must reject the use of the so-called rainbow, and cease using terms from blue to grey to green to denote the quality of its being used, writes the BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker in a series of letters from African journalists.
Source: h2-view.com
Published on 2021-07-29

Government progresses demonstration of next generation nuclear reactor
The UK government has announced plans to build the first advanced nuclear reactor demonstrator in a bid to reach net zero emissions by the early 2030s, as part of its drive to tackle climate change and decarbonise fuel industries within the next decade.
Source: gov.uk
Published on 2021-07-29

Government Says HTGRs Are Most Promising Model For Demonstration Reactor Programme :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency
The government says it will explore high temperature gas reactors as the most promising model for the UK’s first advanced nuclear reactor demonstrator, which could be built at a fraction of the cost, and generate electricity to homes on the grid.
Source: nucnet.org
Published on 2021-07-29

Greater Calls for Regulators to Keep ESG Corporate Ratings Honest
Environmental, social, governance and environmental ratings are being branded a “black box” by regulators, according to the latest report from the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) and the Bank of England. However, the process is not fully regulated.
Source: etftrends.com
Published on 2021-07-29

Life lessons from beekeepers – stop mowing the lawn , dont pave the driveway and get used to bugs in your salad
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to cause a worldwide spread of infections and extinction, BBC Earth's Chris Stokel-Walker explains why beekeepers are changing their relationship with the natural world and how they live.
Source: theconversation.com
Published on 2021-07-29

Liverpool FC among customers left in lurch by Forum collapse
Bill Papas, the chief executive of Iguis, is being sued by Westpac, according to a source involved in the business. The BBC’s weekly The Age and Herald has been told that the company was behind the scandal. Here is the full story.
Source: brisbanetimes.com.au
Published on 2021-07-29

MVDRV Marble Arch Mound aving a laugh as council suspend bookings
A temporary landscaped mound has been forced to stop taking bookings until the trees and turf have had "time to bed in and grow", the city council has said. Visitors are being offered a return ticket free of charge.
Source: dezeen.com
Published on 2021-07-29

Nuclear : united kingdom pushes forward with small advanced modular reactor program
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 2021-07-29

Partner Insight : Responsible investing - Can we keep it real ?
British Mining Group (BMO) is a leading investment firm, but it's not the only one that has been responsible for the pandemic. Why do you see yourselves in the battle for authenticity? And why are firms repositioning themselves as investors?
Source: investmentweek.co.uk
Published on 2021-07-29

Revealed : Science Museum signed gagging clause with exhibition sponsor Shell
The BBC's weekly bulletins show the best of the year and the worst of a decade - and what happens to the viewers in the UK and beyond? They'll be able to catch up with us this week.
Source: channel4.com
Published on 2021-07-29

The truth about fast fashion : can you tell how ethical your clothing is by its price ?
Zara has been accused of paying millions of dollars to the workers involved in the production of its hoodie. The BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world, including a Swiss NGO and an international campaign group. This week we speak to David Hachfeld.
Source: theguardian.com
Published on 2021-07-29