News about greenwashing on 2021-09-06
Asia s race to net - zero : Japan
Japan is one of the world's biggest fossil fuels, according to a new report from the Institute for Economics and Natural Resources (ING). The latest analysis shows that the country is at the forefront of many technologies, such as renewable energy.
Source: menafn.com
Published on 2021-09-06
Asia race to net - zero : Japan | Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide
Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has set out a goal to generate 60% of all electricity demand with renewables by 2050, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). But what does this mean for the country's energy sources and how could it increase its capacity?
Source: hellenicshippingnews.com
Published on 2021-09-06
Attack on our public spaces
A group of fishermen, amateur sailors and fireworks enthusiasts have taken part in a protest in the south of Malta. The BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles different people from around the island and their neighbours, including the local community.
Source: timesofmalta.com
Published on 2021-09-06
Baltimore Aspires to Zero Waste But Recycles Only a Tiny Fraction of its Residential Plastic
Baltimore is the lowest place in the US for plastic recycling, according to a new report. But what does this mean for the city and where it is being recycled, asks the BBC’s Stephanie Hegarty, editor of the University of Maryland.
Source: insideclimatenews.org
Published on 2021-09-06
Banks Warn Theyre Not Ready for ECB Historic Climate Tests
A survey of 20 major European banks shows there’s near universal agreement that the industry has little likelihood of being ready by 2022, in large part because of the client data they need in time for climate stress tests next year, according to a survey.
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
Published on 2021-09-06
Dozens of investment giants miss out as watchdog bolsters ethical fund standards
Fund managers in the UK are being encouraged to invest in environmental policies, according to a new report from the Treasury and Chartered Accounts Committee (CBI) in London on 6th September 2021, BBC News looks at how they are.
Source: coastfm.co.uk
Published on 2021-09-06
Ethical businesses : 7 tips for launching yours , plus the mistakes to avoid
If you're a business entrepreneur, you might have been looking for advice from those who've been there since the coronavirus pandemic - but could you be able to launch your own eco-conscious business without being forced to furlough or lay off staff?
Source: marieclaire.co.uk
Published on 2021-09-06
Glasgow City Council under fire for pension investments in fossil fuel companies
Environmental campaigners have accused a Glasgow council of trying to avoid divestment from fossil fuel companies during the UN climate summit in the city on Tuesday. They say they are concerned that the plan could be changed.
Source: morningstaronline.co.uk
Published on 2021-09-06
Glasgow Council pension fund failing to divest from fossil fuels ahead of COP26
The Strathclyde Pension Fund has been rejected by councillors in a row over plans to divest it from fossil fuel companies ahead of the UN climate summit, which is due to take place next week. However, it is not being ruled out.
Source: heraldscotland.com
Published on 2021-09-06
Great Reboot : Germany auto show tries for more climate fri ...
The world's biggest motor show is now about climate change - from bikes to e-scooters, to digital connectivity of transport, according to the industry association which organises the event. But what is it like to be a "climate-friendly" car?
Source: menafn.com
Published on 2021-09-06
Guest comment : ESG , the war for talent and the GC
In our series of letters from African writers, academics and business leaders, we speak to a leading environmental, social and governance advisory group on the challenges facing the world’s financial markets and the global economy. Why?
Source: legalbusiness.co.uk
Published on 2021-09-06
How to find the right NGO partner without shooting yourself in the foot ( commentary )
The BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world. This week we speak to Aida Greenbury, a former chief executive of APP Group. Here we look at some of the key issues surrounding corporate and NGO engagement.
Source: news.mongabay.com
Published on 2021-09-06
In focus : Should City firms cut the polluters loose ?
Campaigners against fossil fuels are calling for a new law firm to represent the UK’s biggest carbon emissions firms. But what do they do to protect the environment and the future of the planet? BBC News looks at the challenges.
Source: lawgazette.co.uk
Published on 2021-09-06
India needs to act now to limit climate change , here how
In our series of letters from African journalists, climate change experts explain the challenges facing the world's greenhouse gas emissions and the impact on the environment. Climate change is a critical part of our fight against the global warming, writes economist Larry Madowo.
Source: businesstoday.in
Published on 2021-09-06
Industry Voice : Green is not always clean - Rising tide of greenwash brings risks for investors
Greenwashing is a growing trend in the UK, according to the BBC's weekly The Boss. Here is the full transcript of the "greenwashing" - which appears to be based on the environmental benefits of polluting products.
Source: investmentweek.co.uk
Published on 2021-09-06
Murdoch news media hasnt seen the light on climate – theyre just updating their tactics « nuclear - news
News Corp’s stance on climate is changing, writes Scott Morrison, chief executive of the Australian state-owned news agency. Here, he explains what happens to News Corporation, and why it doesn’t feel like a change of heart.
Source: nuclear-news.net
Published on 2021-09-06
Scores of asset managers fall short on tougher united kingdom best practice code
Three leading investment firms have been evicted from a list of Britain's most advisable companies, amid changes to the reporting code aimed at protecting investors from "climate-friendly credentials" - but failed to make the grade.
Source: reuters.com
Published on 2021-09-06
Strathclyde Pension Fund : Glasgow protesters demand action over polluting investments
Hundreds of people have gathered in Glasgow to protest against a plan to divest the Strathclyde Pension Fund from fossil fuel firms which it holds in polluting businesses, according to the city council and community activists.
Source: glasgowtimes.co.uk
Published on 2021-09-06
To drive down carbon emissions on every project we need to change the Regs
The technical storage or access of the internet service providers has been published by the BBC's Privacy Policy Advisory Committee. Here is a guide to how it can be used to identify those who have signed up to the rules of using the service.
Source: architectsjournal.co.uk
Published on 2021-09-06
We should never stop learning
In our series of letters from African journalists, writer and columnist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani explains why she has never stopped learning in the past few years - and what it means for the future of our society? They describe the lessons she learned.
Source: investmentweek.co.uk
Published on 2021-09-06
Why I am angry
In our series of letters from African journalists, climate science denials are often referred to as a political issue. Here are some of the lessons we learned about their experiences and why we have been involved in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
Source: skepticalscience.com
Published on 2021-09-06
Young professional of the year / rising star : Virginia Wasikowska , NN Investment Partners
A Dutch woman is looking to examine the impact of investment transactions on investors, a report has revealed, as it tries to understand the effects of the financial impacts of investments in the sector. Why is it so difficult for her colleagues?
Source: environmental-finance.com
Published on 2021-09-06