News about greenwashing on 2021-08-31
Biggest Danish Pension Fund Starts Buying Corporate Green Bonds
A Danish pension fund is buying green bonds issued by governments and government agencies in an effort to tackle climate change, according to reports from the Financial Times . ATP says it is now comfortable enough with its ability to detect greenwashing.
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
Published on 2021-08-31
Check Out Your Stock ESG Report Card
Environmental, social and corporate governance is a key part of our business strategy, according to the latest report from Financial Times. Here's what you need to know about the impact of sustainability on your finances and how it can be affected by the industry.
Source: kiplinger.com
Published on 2021-08-31
Earth Island Files Lawsuit Against BlueTriton Brands ( Formerly Nestlé Waters ) for False Advertising :: Earth Island Institute
Environmental campaigners have filed a lawsuit against BlueTriton Brands for false and deceptive marketing. The company claims to be responsible for plastic pollution and its depleted natural water resources. BBC Earth Island looks at the challenges facing the company.
Source: earthisland.org
Published on 2021-08-31
How to communicate CSR effectively on social media ? | By Alessandro Inversini & Giovanni Battista Derchi – Hospitality Net
In our series of letters from African journalists, writer and columnist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani considers why companies are investing in corporate social responsibility (CSR) and how it could affect their returns to the public and society. Here is a guide to how the CSR is affected.
Source: hospitalitynet.org
Published on 2021-08-31
Leaders Face Tough Questions Over Environment And Social Justice
Business leaders are increasingly finding themselves under attack from pretty much all sides, writes the BBC's Geeta Pandey in a series of letters from business leaders and activists on how they are coping with the challenges facing the industry.
Source: forbes.com
Published on 2021-08-31
Mission - Driven Investments : An Alternative To Market Timing
In our series of letters from African journalists, traders from around the world are being asked to share their views on a new digital wallet scheme. The BBC's Christine Blasey explains what it means for retail investors.
Source: forbes.com
Published on 2021-08-31
Nature - based solutions : building blocks for green recovery and climate action in least developed countries
The United Nations is calling for a radical change in the way nature is managed and maintained. But what is the impact of nature on climate change? The BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker looks at the latest steps to tackle the problem.
Source: iied.org
Published on 2021-08-31
Offshore wind farm needs warning signs for birds says commenter
The BBC's weekly The Boss series profiles different readers from around the world. Here are some of their thoughts on a wind farm which could be able to renewably power homes without increasing power bills. They are looking at wildlife.
Source: dezeen.com
Published on 2021-08-31
Sovereign Wealth Funds Are MIA in the Fight Against Climate Change
The world’s sovereign wealth funds are struggling to shift their investments in the fight against climate change, according to the Bloomberg Financial Crimes committee. They have been accused of failing to take advantage of the rise in global temperatures for economic gain.
Source: etftrends.com
Published on 2021-08-31
Sustainability Gains In Asset Management , Led By Marketing
Financial markets are increasingly focusing on environmental, social and governance (Environmental Social Responsibility) as the coronavirus pandemic continues to cause a global crisis, according to the Northern Trust bank which runs the UK and the US.
Source: forbes.com
Published on 2021-08-31
This Big Oil CEO asked youth climate activists to join the industry . We asked some activists for their reactions .
Chevron's chief executive says young people are being urged to join the industry to help it deal with the climate crisis. But what is it like to be a leader in the energy transition, asks Tom de Castella, who is leading the company.
Source: globalwitness.org
Published on 2021-08-31