News about greenwashing on 2021-09-26
A sustainable thread – Almost two decades of ethical sourcing at The Warehouse
The UK's biggest wholesaler, The Warehouse, has become the first in the world to produce sustainable clothes for shoppers, according to the latest figures from a leading retailer in Northern Ireland, the Kiwi Partnership.
Source: stuff.co.nz
Published on 2021-09-26
Another Carbon Capture & Storage ( CCS ) Project Doesnt Live Up To Its Targets
Scientists are eager to put in theory, ideal figures, and base their calculations on real-world experiences. But what does this mean for climate scientists? BBC Future’s Tom de Castella looks at the challenges.
Source: cleantechnica.com
Published on 2021-09-26
Are carbon offsets effective ?
Freight passengers are being urged to use carbon offsets to cut their emissions by 2050, according to a report from the industry’s climate advisory association. But what does it mean for the environment and how do companies get to net-zero?
Source: freightwaves.com
Published on 2021-09-26
Businesses and experts reveal plans for carbon offset regulator
Green campaigners have criticised plans to introduce carbon credits to companies who want to buy polluting plants and businesses. Environmentalists have said they would not be able to cut greenhouse gas emissions in their own schemes without cutting them.
Source: theguardian.com
Published on 2021-09-26
Do you know who to trust ?
In our series of letters from African journalists, journalist and columnist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani considers why the world is on the edge of an "abyss" in the coronavirus pandemic. Here is a look at the challenges facing us.
Source: stuff.co.nz
Published on 2021-09-26
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 2021-09-26
Investors May Have to Dig Deeper to Truly Understand Their ESG Investments
The coronavirus pandemic has been a “sea change” among US and European companies, according to the founder of the company which runs Veracity Worldwide, who says it’s increasingly focused on environmental and governance (Environmental Groups).
Source: etftrends.com
Published on 2021-09-26
Playing the long game : ExxonMobil gambles on algae biofuel
Algae biofuel has become a key part of the world's greenhouse gas industry, according to scientists at the University of Oxford. But what is the impact of algae fuel on the environment, asks Tom de Castella, the chief executive of ExxonMobil.
Source: news.mongabay.com
Published on 2021-09-26
PwC shaped DWS sustainability credentials while probing greenwashing claims
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 2021-09-26
Seven Principles For ESG Investing : A Conversation With Desiree Fixler
Deutsche Bank (DWS) has fired its chief executive, Desiree Fixler, after eight months on the job. The BBC’s Christine Blasey looks at the dramatic dismissal of a leading German sustainability officer who has been sacked.
Source: forbes.com
Published on 2021-09-26
Wyoming Is Among The States Spending Millions To Promote Carbon Capture
The US House of Representatives has approved 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: npr.org
Published on 2021-09-26
XR Cause Further Disruption At Incinerator
A climate change protest has been held at a Nottingham waste incinerator, according to environmental campaigner Lauren McGaun, who has lived in Rushcliffe-on-Soar, the county council's former head of the environment.
Source: impactnottingham.com
Published on 2021-09-26