News about greenwashing on 2021-09-22
Sustainability bullshit – brands placed on notice over greenwashing claims
The UK's competition watchdog has warned companies that they could face a criminal investigation over misleading green claims made online and offline, which are being investigated by competition regulators. They are also called out by the Competition and Markets Authority.
Source: campaignlive.co.uk
Published on 2021-09-22
100 Groups Demand Biden Cut Airplane Climate Pollution
US President-elect Joe Biden has announced a voluntary plan to cut air pollution and avoid industry-promoted biofuel greenwashing, according to the White House climate committee.In the latest letters from environmental groups, President Trump says it will not save us from "climate catastrophe".
Source: biologicaldiversity.org
Published on 2021-09-22
3 Things About ESG Investing We Can All Agree On
Environmental, social, and governance investing is one of the most important topics in investors' life. But what does it mean for companies and businesses, including Starbucks and Facebook, have their impacts on the firm's financial stability and the impact of climate change?
Source: morningstar.com
Published on 2021-09-22
AGL avoids second strike but allegations of greenwashing emerge
Australian energy giant AGL has said it is “optimistic” about the future of the company following a “challenging year” for the electrical supply chains, according to its chairman, Peter Botten, who says he is optimistic about its future.
Source: investordaily.com.au
Published on 2021-09-22
Architects urge governments to decarbonise global building codes
The UK’s building industry is being urged to adopt new regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, ahead of the COP26 climate summit in Buenos Aires, on 26 October, in the capital, Madrid, later this year, as part of efforts to tackle the issue.
Source: bdonline.co.uk
Published on 2021-09-22
Asian gas - powered sustainable investments encourage greenwashing
Energy companies in Asia could be able to invest in climate change, according to a new report which suggests they would be unlikely to have their investments secured by the Paris Agreement, the US Treasury has warned.
Source: moneymanagement.com.au
Published on 2021-09-22
BNP Paribas survey shows ESG integration is maturing , with investors in the Nordic region being its leading exponents
A study by BNP Paribas suggests investors in the Nordic region are increasing their use of thematic and negative screening as part of a strategy to invest. The latest findings show there is scope for the region to catch up with them.
Source: di.se
Published on 2021-09-22
Carbon Dioxide Pipelines
Scientists are looking at a new pipeline for carbon dioxide - but what does it mean for climate change? The BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker looks at the proposed lines in Iowa and explains how they could work.
Source: sierraclub.org
Published on 2021-09-22
China to halt overseas coal finance , shift its influence to green and low carbon energy
The world’s biggest public financer has announced a plan to end its support for coal-fired power projects abroad until the end of the century, following the US election of US President Joe Biden's victory in the fight against climate change.
Source: stockhead.com.au
Published on 2021-09-22
Climate - crisis in an era of comply or explain
Climate change is a threat to corporates, according to the BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker, who looks at the impact of climate change on the global economy and its impact on environmental stability and biodiversity in the coming years.
Source: globalreinsurance.com
Published on 2021-09-22
Drinks Brand Innocent Accused of Greenwashing Its Ads
The creator economy is changing the way it works, and how it can become a successor in the digital age of making it easier for businesses to promote their creations, according to the Consumer Protection Agency (CBI).
Source: adweek.com
Published on 2021-09-22
ESG Focus : Linked Finance The Next Big Thing - Part 5
Financial news has been published for the first time in a series of financial news bulletins. This week, we look at the transition of big-transitioners from use-of-proceeds and Vanilla debt markets (SLBs) to corporate bonds (SLBs).
Source: fnarena.com
Published on 2021-09-22
ESG metrics on AoVs : Positive and brave or green - value kumbaya ?
Financial experts have warned that the use of artificial intelligence (AoVs) to promote sustainability could be a threat to the industry's economy and environmental landscape, if they do not change the way it is being used.
Source: investmentweek.co.uk
Published on 2021-09-22
EU countries buy more time to study green investment rules
The EU's "sustainable finance" policy has been delayed by a further two months, according to reports from Brussels.The EU says it will not block the "greenwashing" proposal until the end of October, if the majority of countries or the European Parliament could object.
Source: reuters.com
Published on 2021-09-22
Google helps travellers find hotels that take green credibility seriously
Arena Holdings, a company which owns the arena, has been given the go-ahead by the owners of the site. Here are the details of how it operates and what it uses. Please adhere to these rules. A further notice.
Source: businesslive.co.za
Published on 2021-09-22
Google is now helping travellers go green
The US government has released a new report into the impact of Covid-19 on the country's economy and its impact on businesses and the public spending of millions of Americans in the next few weeks. Following this, the BBC looks at some of the changes.
Source: gulf-times.com
Published on 2021-09-22
Google Is Now Helping Travelers Go Green
Google is launching a new tool to label hotels as “Eco-certified” in global search results. The most significant tool comes courtesy of Google, which will label the property’s sustainability practices as environmental-friendly. But what does it mean?
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
Published on 2021-09-22
How Changing The Rules Of Finance Can Build A Regenerative Future
Environmental laws are being changed to protect life on Earth by 2050, according to a group of lawyers based in Ashoka, the UK’s second largest environmental agency. Why are companies reporting their commitments to the Paris Agreement?
Source: forbes.com
Published on 2021-09-22
How tech can help build a more sustainable fashion future
In our series of letters from African journalists, the BBC's weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world. This week we speak to Elizabeth Cline, chief executive of the fashion industry, and a leading economist, who explains the impact of technology.
Source: cbc.ca
Published on 2021-09-22
New net zero finance alliance launches
The Global Financial Disclosures Alliance (GFA) has formed a global network of investors to tackle climate change in the wake of the UK's extinction Rebellion (WISH) strike in January. Welcome to the new group, which aims to promote the global economy.
Source: investmentweek.co.uk
Published on 2021-09-22
Reducing the environmental impact of textiles and apparel
The UK's textile industry is facing a growing number of environmental challenges, according to the latest report from the High Street Quality Control (HQTS), which is based at the University of Oxford, in the UK and the US. Why?
Source: innovationintextiles.com
Published on 2021-09-22
Researchers float 50 % threshold for genuine climate strategy | News
Climate investing should not be based on the objective of influencing firms to reduce their emissions, a study has suggested, writes the European Economics and Financial Crimes Commission (ESEC). Why? These are the main findings.
Source: ipe.com
Published on 2021-09-22
Seeking Net Zero ? You Should Know Not All Carbon Offsets Are The Same
Amazon’s annual net zero carbon commitment is a huge challenge for business leaders, according to the chief executive of Amazon. But what does it mean for those who want to buy carbon offsets, asks Chris Stokel-Walker from the BBC.
Source: forbes.com
Published on 2021-09-22
Sustainable ETFs not so sustainable | Money Management
Financial capitalisation is being used to reduce the impact of climate change, according to a new study published in the Journal of the Economics and Climate Change (EIU) in New York and London. However, it is not clear how it could be making very small deviations.
Source: moneymanagement.com.au
Published on 2021-09-22
The myth of green capitalism
In our series of letters from African journalists, climate-change activists asks whether the need for urgent action is now recognised well beyond international organisations, and even business and finance, in defiance of the simple fact that humanity is sitting in the same boat.
Source: jordantimes.com
Published on 2021-09-22
Two developments for South - South trade and investments post Covid - 19 - Institute of Development Studies
South-South trade is a key part of the global economic growth, according to the United Nations Trade and Development Agency (UNCtad). But what does it mean for the economy and its neighbours, and why is it so important to maintain mutual ties?
Source: ids.ac.uk
Published on 2021-09-22
Vanguard Comes Up Short on the Climate Front , Think Tank Says
The world’s biggest money manager says it stands to lose $3 trillion by 2050 from its U.S. equity investments by failing to act on climate change, a think tank has warned. But what does this mean for the industry?
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
Published on 2021-09-22
Vanguard falling short on climate front , Universal Owner report finds
The world’s biggest money managers are failing to act on climate change, according to a report from the financial giant Vanguard Holdings in New York, US media reports say, but it stands to lose $3 trillion by 2050.
Source: financial-planning.com
Published on 2021-09-22
Why tech needs to come clean on climate
In our series of letters from African journalists, novelist and columnist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani looks at how technology has helped us overcome climate change - and how it is being used to tackle the threat to human society.
Source: computing.co.uk
Published on 2021-09-22
WW0 Investigates : Big Oil Talks Sustainability , But Is It All Smoke ? – Advanced BioFuels united states
In our series of letters from African journalists, writer and columnist Jonathan Marcus considers why the fossil fuel industry is a threat to the world’s future economy and how it could be affected by the global climate change crisis.
Source: advancedbiofuelsusa.info
Published on 2021-09-22