News about greenwashing on 2021-09-27
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 2021-09-27
Carbon offset ETFs : A new way of achieving passive ESG ?
Climate-specific equity funds (ETFs) are being added to a growing debate about the impact of Paris Alignment on fossil fuel emissions. But what does this mean for investors, asks Tom de Castella, writes.
Source: etfstream.com
Published on 2021-09-27
Communicate magazine : The paradox of communicating CSR - 2021
Companies are being asked to explain their attitudes towards the world's economy, asks Chris Stokel-Walker. Why is the lack of trust between rhetoric and business practice a thorny issue? says the business expert.
Source: communicatemagazine.com
Published on 2021-09-27
Embrace of green capitalism a gimmick to avoid a real reckoning
This is a full transcript of an investigation into the identity of those who have been in the Republic of Ireland for more than 30 years. They have also been submitted to their respective addresses in Irish newspapers and online accounts..
Source: irishexaminer.com
Published on 2021-09-27
How is the Science Based Targets initiative impacting the freight industry ?
Climate change is a key part of the global economy, according to the latest initiative to tackle climate change. The BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker looks at how companies are making their carbon reduction targets based on science.
Source: freightwaves.com
Published on 2021-09-27
Hydropower can help solve climate change , groups tell Biden
Environmentalists in California and across the West are deeply skeptical of hydropower, and it’s not hard to see why. But despite the environmental damage they’ve done, many dams also generate electricity that is free of planet-warming carbon emissions.
Source: latimes.com
Published on 2021-09-27
Luxembourg green finance claim unfounded , say groups
Luxembourg has been accused of failing to meet climate change targets, saying it does not comply with the Paris Climate Agreement, a group of environmental campaigners has warned, and says it is missing out on investment opportunities in the environment.
Source: luxtimes.lu
Published on 2021-09-27
NZ Politics Daily – 27th September 2021
New Zealand’s borders will be reopened to the public this week, according to a poll published by the Daily Telegraph. Here is the full list of those readers who have been using the newspaper for the past few weeks. The BBC looks at some of the key topics.
Source: thedailyblog.co.nz
Published on 2021-09-27
Purpose At Work : How Thrive Market Helps Customers , Communities , & the Planet Thrive
When it comes to sustainability, a retailer says it’s making it easier for customers to buy their own products. But what does it mean for the environment and the planet? The BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker has been looking at how it works.
Source: forbes.com
Published on 2021-09-27
Putting climate justice at the heart of net zero - Institute of Development Studies
Scientists from the Institute for Climate Change (IDS) have called on countries to commit to net zero targets in law, in a bid to tackle climate change. What does it involve and who makes it worse for people suffering from global warming?
Source: ids.ac.uk
Published on 2021-09-27
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 2021-09-27
Responsible fund providers say too early for new regulations amid rapid evolution | iNFOnews
Canadian regulators have called on the industry to come up with a consensus over the regulation of responsible investing products, which could lead to higher levels of misleading claims.The BBC looks at some of the key issues in the sector.
Source: infotel.ca
Published on 2021-09-27
Senator OMara weekly column From the Capitol ~ for the week of September 27 , 2021 ~ Dark spots in governor vision for NY energy future
New York's Senator John O'Mara has been speaking to the US Senate for the first time in a few years, with his weekly column on the challenges facing the Legislature and the state of the United States of America (NYS) .
Source: nysenate.gov
Published on 2021-09-27
Sustainable Apparel Coalition And Higg Welcome Tommy Hilfiger As The Newest Brand Partner To Launch Sustainability Profiles
Tommy Hilfiger has been named as the latest brand partner to launch a new environmental profile. Here is the full transcript of the pilot programme which marks the definitive step in the fashion industry’s impact on climate change and the impact of global warming.
Source: textileworld.com
Published on 2021-09-27
Sustainable fund providers say too early for new rules amid rapid evolution
Canadian investors have called for more transparency in the sustainability sector. They say there is a need to be more consensus about the sector's terms and practices, according to industry executives advising the regulators of sustainable investing products.
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
Published on 2021-09-27