News about greenwashing on 2021-09-07

The environment is about more than just trees on roundabout , you know …
This is a full transcript of the content published by the media house MediaToday which appears to have been released without written permission by broadcaster Channel 4 Broadcasting Corporation (CNBC) and British Financial Times (BBC) .
Source: maltatoday.com.mt
Published on 2021-09-07

British Gas seeks to demystify sustainability with practical campaign
British Gas is launching a campaign to encourage people to make their carbon neutral journeys, starting today, not tomorrow, in an attempt to reduce the amount of waste they are using to live sustainably across the UK and beyond.
Source: campaignlive.co.uk
Published on 2021-09-07

Corporate greenwashing the latest target for climate change litigation
Australian companies are increasingly pressured to make climate-related disclosures and statements, according to a report from the Environmental Protection Agency. But what is it like for investors and customers? The BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker explains.
Source: investordaily.com.au
Published on 2021-09-07

ESG Focus : Linked Finance The Next Big Thing Part 1
Environmental, Social and Governance are among the key issues facing global financial markets, according to a new report from the New York Stock Exchange (FN Arena). The BBC's weekly Financial News series profiles different business leaders from across the world.
Source: fnarena.com
Published on 2021-09-07

EU Landmark Green Bond Issuance Will Begin in October
The European Union is to start selling green bonds for the first time in a decade, the European Commission has announced, as the bloc tries to promote the sustainable transition to the global debt market. Financial markets are set to be burgeoning.
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
Published on 2021-09-07

ISDA : Sustainability - linked Derivatives : KPI Guidelines
Sustainability-linked derivatives (SLDs) are a niche and nascent market, according to new guidelines published by the Financial Conduct Authority (Federal Executive Committee) on how they operate and impact the cashflows of investors.
Source: mondovisione.com
Published on 2021-09-07

Lawsuits Over Misleading Food Labels Surge as Groups Cite Lax U . S . Oversight
A leading environmental expert has called on the Food and Drugs Commission (F.T.C.) to stop advertising claims against Cargill, a US seafood giant which makes turkeys and beef steaks worth millions of dollars.
Source: nytimes.com
Published on 2021-09-07

Merkel : Car industry part of the solution to climate change – POLITICO
German carmakers are being urged to stay open to alternative technologies in a bid to tackle climate change, the chancellor has warned at this year's annual car show in the German city of Munich, which includes bicycles and e-scooters.
Source: politico.eu
Published on 2021-09-07

Straight from the horse mouth : Why Extinction Rebellion are disrupting your commute
This is a full transcript of the City A.M. newspaper's weekly bulletins on Wednesday evening. Here is the full list of readers seeking to find out more about their local affairs and how they feel about the city.
Source: cityam.com
Published on 2021-09-07

Straightforward talking needed to engage staff on ESG | The Lawyer | Legal insight , benchmarking data and jobs
The growing momentum behind environmental protection insurance (Environmental Services Governance - Environmental Responsibility) is being discussed in a virtual roundtable by senior insurance in house counsel, the BBC's Jonathan Drake looks at the impact of the pandemic.
Source: thelawyer.com
Published on 2021-09-07

The ESG Landscape : Green , Not Greenwashed
Investors are increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of their investments, according to a survey by S&P Global. But what does it mean for investors, and why is the term “greenwashing” really associated with the environment?
Source: plansponsor.com
Published on 2021-09-07

Think Before You Search
It takes five seconds to do a search on Google. It’s the equivalent of spending more than five-seconds thinking. But what does it mean to use our brains? And what is the impact on our bodies and our carbon dioxide?
Source: cmswire.com
Published on 2021-09-07

Trying to make sense of the bag ban that really never was
When a ban on single-use plastic bags went into effect in January 2020, some retailers started providing shoppers with thicker plastic bag pouches, according to Roberto E. Rosales, the BBC’s weekly The Boss column.
Source: abqjournal.com
Published on 2021-09-07

Why sustainability and ESG are critical for firms
Environmental, Social and Governance is a key part of our efforts to tackle climate change. But why are these terms synonymous with environmental policies and how do they make it easier for us to think about their impacts?
Source: businessdailyafrica.com
Published on 2021-09-07

Worldwide Green Bond Industry to 2025 - Growing Demand for Renewable Energy is Driving Growth
The global green bond market is expected to be hit by the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new report published by research and market analysts. The green bonds are listed on four major indices globally and issued by many issuer types.
Source: prnewswire.com
Published on 2021-09-07