News about greenwashing on 2021-09-16
As New Critiques of Sustainable Investing Emerge , Dont Dump Your ESG Fund
In our series of letters from African journalists, economists and business leaders have been talking about sustainable investing and corporate governance (sustainable finance) as they throw the baby baby on their feet in a row over environmental challenges.
Source: morningstar.com
Published on 2021-09-16
Can American Politics Allow for Long - Run Investment ?
When Maurizio Cattaneo launched a new venture capital company, he could be able to secure $300m (£400m) worth of contracts for the world’s biggest manufacturing giant, Artemis Biosystems, in the US.
Source: prospect.org
Published on 2021-09-16
Capturing carbon is almost impossible - but nature could be the answer
Scientists at the Climeworks summit say they have found a way to slow the emissions of carbon in the biosphere for hundreds of years. But, as scientists explain, planting trees could help us manipulate natural fluxes of CO2 in our ecosystem.
Source: euronews.com
Published on 2021-09-16
Cargill launches U . S . carbon farming program for 2022 season
The world's largest crop farming company is to pay farmers $20 a year for climate-friendly practices that capture more carbon in soils, it has been revealed. Farmers are being asked to share their environmental benefits.
Source: reuters.com
Published on 2021-09-16
ESG innovations : you aint seen nothing yet
In our series of letters from African journalists, economist-turned-economist Jonathan Marcus looks at the challenges facing sustainability-linked loans in the global financial markets, with investors being urged to push the limits on what they find.
Source: globalcapital.com
Published on 2021-09-16
Fashion faces a stark choice : stop flogging cheap clothes or go out of style | Jess Cartner - Morley
Fashion is not the only polluting industry, or only morally dubious one, writes the BBC’s weekly The New York Times columnist, Lucy Kellaway, who says fashion is a barrier to sustainability, and why it tracks in the 99th percent for pretty much all of the most problematic contemporary issues.
Source: theguardian.com
Published on 2021-09-16
Inside Parka , plant - based restaurant committed to biodiversity and sustainable agriculture
A restaurant in Toronto has been working to reduce plastic waste from landfills and reduce its use of paper containers. But what does it mean for the environment and sustainability? The BBC’s Justin Parkinson looks at the challenges facing a restaurant chain in the city.
Source: torontolife.com
Published on 2021-09-16
Investors And Regulators Turning Up The Heat On Climate - Change Disclosures : Attempting To Make Sense Of The State Of Play In The US , EU , And united kingdom - Corporate / Commercial Law
In our series of letters from African journalists, environmental and social activists asks whether investors are increasingly concerned about the impact of the climate on their businesses and how they are managed to protect themselves from the effects of global warming.
Source: mondaq.com
Published on 2021-09-16
KAVALAN Unveils Powerful Call to Action Against Environmental Catastrophe
When we buy a product which claims to be recycled or sustainable, it’s probably the biggest issue of our everyday environmental impact. But what do we know about the impact of the climate crisis? The BBC's Tom de Castella explains.
Source: whattheythink.com
Published on 2021-09-16
Ocean Cleanup Struggles To Fulfill Promise To Scoop Up
When a group of volunteers tried to clear plastic from the oceans of the North Pacific, they were shocked by their successful efforts. But what does it mean for the world's ocean cleaners, asks Chris Stokel-Walker.
Source: marinelink.com
Published on 2021-09-16
Optus , NextDC called out for renewables record
Australian companies have been accused of taking ineffective action to tackle climate change, according to a report published by Greenpeace. Why is the claim based on corporate attitudes to the issue, and why are they doing so?
Source: crn.com.au
Published on 2021-09-16
SEC Takes ESG Disclosure Plunge : An Ocean of Issues Swirls | Carlton Fields
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering proposals for environmental, social, and governance matters on its regulatory agenda, according to a committee of in-house sources advising the regulator on climate and sustainability laws.
Source: jdsupra.com
Published on 2021-09-16
Sustainable Investing Works
In our series of letters from African journalists, writer and columnist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani looks at why sustainable investing is a mistake that will cost companies and investors money, while making the world worse off, writes Michael Mosley.
Source: morningstar.com
Published on 2021-09-16
The ESG Investing Boom Is Great , But How Can You Be Sure Youre Not Being Greenwashed ?
In our series of letters from African journalists, financial analysts and investors are being asked to make sure their investments are truly impactful. Here’s a guide to how they can protect themselves from environmental and social benefits.
Source: worth.com
Published on 2021-09-16
The SPP launches step - by - step ESG guide for trustees
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: professionalpensions.com
Published on 2021-09-16
U . K . Green Bonds Not Green Enough for Ethical Investing Pioneer
A veteran ethical investor plans to shun the U.K.’s debut sale of green sovereign bonds.Triodos Investment Management BV is concerned about the proceeds of the debt being used for carbon-capture technology and blue hydrogen.The Dutch bank has said it isn’t green enough.
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
Published on 2021-09-16
Were at peak meat . Which supermarket will bite the bullet and pledge to sell less ? | Comment & Opinion
The world’s forests are going up in smoke, writes the BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker, a leading environmental campaigner and activist, who has spent more than 20 years in the shadow of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.
Source: thegrocer.co.uk
Published on 2021-09-16