News about greenwashing on 2021-09-08
Appetite for sustainable investment falls slightly
The interest for sustainable investing has fallen sharply during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report from an advisory charity which says investors are concerned about transparency and greenwashing when it comes to the financial crisis.
Source: moneymarketing.co.uk
Published on 2021-09-08
Clean and green : Why small caps are drawing ESG - hungry investors
Small caps are a key role in the global economy, but why are they really important to investors? The BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker looks at the impact of their ability to adapt to emerging trends and growth patterns.
Source: investordaily.com.au
Published on 2021-09-08
Climate Anxiety Is the First Stage . Climate Whiplash Comes Next - Governor Wind Energy Coalition
Scientists are warning that climate change is a threat to the economy. But why is it so dangerous? The BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker looks at how it could affect the world's greenhouse gases and emissions.
Source: governorswindenergycoalition.org
Published on 2021-09-08
Deutsche Bank CEO Sees Need to Work on Culture to Ride ESG Boom
The chief executive of Deutsche Bank has told the BBC that the firm will not be able to use the best conditions if it does not change its leadership culture, amid a row over claims of greenwashing against its assets management unit, DWS Group.
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
Published on 2021-09-08
Deutsche Bank CEO Wants to Change Culture to Ride ESG Boom
The chief executive of Deutsche Bank has said the company will only be able to use the best conditions if it doesn’t change its leadership culture, amid a row over green claims against its finances which have been thrown into doubt.
Source: themiddlemarket.com
Published on 2021-09-08
Deutsche Bank Chief Blames Europe for Keeping Banks Small
The chief executive of Deutsche Bank has called for more regulation of large banks in Europe, saying it is a “questionable course” to regulate large lenders across the bloc, but says it’s not enough to keep them from getting big.
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
Published on 2021-09-08
Environmentalists vow to block woodchip export plan in NSW Hunter region
A renewable energy company is seeking investor backing for a plan to supply biomass to Japanese power plants in Newcastle, which could be used by nuclear power stations in the Highlands and Northern Territory, the BBC understands.
Source: theguardian.com
Published on 2021-09-08
ESG investment funds rife with greenwashing , report
Climate-themed funds are the most aligned with the Paris Agreement, according to a report by InfluenceMap, one of the world’s leading financial services firms, it has been revealed. However, they are often linked to global climate targets.
Source: eco-business.com
Published on 2021-09-08
Finding value in the hard work of quantitative ESG investing
In our series of letters from African journalists, academics and business leaders explain how hard work is expected to yield competitive advantage, and how it can be a good fit for the economy, writes economist George Mussalli, founder of PanAgora Asset Management.
Source: mitsloan.mit.edu
Published on 2021-09-08
How money managers are gaming ESG scores
Money managers should put pressure on companies to act on climate change rather than invest in technologies that can reduce greenhouse gases, according to the chief economist of the Royal Bank of England, David Goltz, in the New York Times Financial Times report.
Source: pionline.com
Published on 2021-09-08
How Wall Street Is Gaming ESG Scores
Climate-focused funds aren’t consistently promoting the impact of climate change, according to a new report published by academics in the journal Financial Economics and Political Economy (FEM) . Why is it so important?
Source: wealthmanagement.com
Published on 2021-09-08
How Wall Street Is Gaming ESG Scores - BNN Bloomberg
Environmental, social and corporate governance funds are not consistent with promoting the impact of climate change, according to a report by academics. Climate-focused investment products aren’t always sustainable, writes the BBC's Christine Blasey.
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
Published on 2021-09-08
Idealist or pragmatist ? For a successful job search , know your priorities
The BBC's weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world. This week we speak to Jane Elly, a former Ph.D. student at the University of Edinburgh, and the creators of career fables - and their readers.
Source: science.org
Published on 2021-09-08
Landmark Proceedings Challenge Veracity of Climate Change Commitments by Australian Corporates | Jones Day
Australian activist shareholders are increasingly using their own resolutions to challenge companies' environmental and social policies, according to a report from the Financial Times. The BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker looks at the impact of climate change.
Source: jdsupra.com
Published on 2021-09-08
Raising the green game in finance : how can Europe deliver ?
The European Commission has launched a series of environmental-friendly initiatives aimed at tackling climate-related risks. Here are some of the key questions being discussed at this week's European Financial Strategy conference in Lisbon. Welcome to the event.
Source: politico.eu
Published on 2021-09-08
Report : Reputational risk putting advisers off sustainable funds
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: investmentweek.co.uk
Published on 2021-09-08
Resale Fashion 2021 : The Future of Retail Is Second - Hand Shopping
It’s been a year since H&M launched its new resale platform, where people can buy and sell items from any brand. But what is it like for the second-hand shopping market, asks Annika Lautens, founder of the retailer's retail empire.
Source: fashionmagazine.com
Published on 2021-09-08
Standards for Financial ESG Products Too Lax
The financial sector is exploiting environmental policies and climate targets to push investment products with a sustainability label, according to reports from the Financial Services Advisory Group (IFS). But what do these companies do to protect the environment and the global economy?
Source: finews.com
Published on 2021-09-08
Toyota Runs Sponsored Campaign About EVs & Innovation Really
Toyota has been a laggard on fully battery-electric cars (EVs), but doesn’t yet sell any, according to its chief executive, Chris Stokel-Walker, writes the BBC’s weekly The Boss series on electric cars.
Source: cleantechnica.com
Published on 2021-09-08
What does sustainability mean in the Bronx ?
Environmentalists have been using their own ways to reduce the amount of rubbish being recycled, according to a new report from the Environment Agency. The BBC’s environmentalist Lucy Harper explains what it means to the environment.
Source: vox.com
Published on 2021-09-08
Wyoming Is Among The States Spending Millions To Promote Carbon Capture
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill to capture carbon emissions from coal in the state of Wyoming. Here, we speak to Cooper McKim, who is hosting the podcast "Carbon Valley", which takes place on BBC Radio 4's weekly The Boss.
Source: wvtf.org
Published on 2021-09-08