News about greenwashing on 2021-09-29
Wild West of ESG Ripe for a Crackdown , Veteran Investor Says
In our series of letters from African journalists, writer and columnist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani looks at how money managers are making false claims about environmental, social and governance (Environmental, Social and Governance) investments (Sustainable Investments).
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
Published on 2021-09-29
B Corp brands : 11 eco businesses to have on your radar
Shop smart and help save our planet this B Corp month. We've rounded up our go-to brands that are truly doing their bit to build a better tomorrow. But what do we know about these sustainable brands and how they're going?
Source: marieclaire.co.uk
Published on 2021-09-29
Banks Are Really Cashing In on ESG Bonds
The banking industry is making more money from underwriting bonds advertised as instruments of green, social or sustainable development for companies, governments and other organisations, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world.
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
Published on 2021-09-29
China Central Bank bans all cryptocurrency transactions
We're looking at a new way of sending emails to our readers using Google's Gmail service, which is being blocked by the internet service giant, NaturalNews. They'll be able to access their email addresses.
Source: naturalnews.com
Published on 2021-09-29
Deep Dive : Identify genuine commitment to ESG
The number of collectives in the world's sustainable and responsible investment market has risen by more than a third over the past five years, according to the Global Sustainable Investment Alliance (GFA). These are the latest figures from the industry.
Source: investmentweek.co.uk
Published on 2021-09-29
Dáil motion to pause construction of data centres
Irish government plans to pause building more electricity data centres in the next few months, the House of Representatives has told the Scottish Labour Party (Dáil) on Wednesday a motion signed by the Social Democrats to stop building these centre.
Source: rte.ie
Published on 2021-09-29
Fund Managers Start Axing ESG Buzzword as Greenwash Rules Bite
The latest sign that Europe’s landmark anti-greenwash rulebook is reining in Europe, according to a report from the Financial Crimes Commission (Federal Reserve). But what does it mean for environmental investors? The BBC looks at the issue.
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
Published on 2021-09-29
Midnight LNG deal with US firm raises hackles in Sri Lanka
The signing of a deal with the Sri Lankan government took place in the dead of the night, according to the New Fortress Energy company. The deal has been signed by the US-based energy company, NFE, and the foreigner who came for the deal.
Source: menafn.com
Published on 2021-09-29
No brains trust among current political leaders
Former Prime Minister Malcolm Morrison has been criticised for his role in the New South Wales (NSW) climate change row. Here is a full transcript of his remarks on the government’s ambitions to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50 per cent by 2030.
Source: smh.com.au
Published on 2021-09-29
Politics at the mercy of hidden interests
This is a full transcript of the content published by the media house MediaToday which appears to have been released without written permission by broadcaster Channel 4 Broadcasting Corporation (CNBC) and British Financial Times (BBC) .
Source: maltatoday.com.mt
Published on 2021-09-29
Socialist MEPs talk environment , youth and the digital transition during Malta conference
European politicians have taken part in a conference to discuss the future of Europe, which aims to boost the economy and boost youth inclusion in the UK and the world during the coronavirus pandemic, and to encourage more resilient Europeans to work together.
Source: maltatoday.com.mt
Published on 2021-09-29
Some Money Managers Are Quietly Dropping the ESG Buzzword
European investors are being urged to avoid using a catchphrase called “Environmental and Social Environmental Governance” in public documents, according to the Bloomberg Financial Times reports, as the industry continues to struggle to cope with the impact of new European disclosure rules.
Source: etftrends.com
Published on 2021-09-29
Study : Oil companies discourage climate action
ExxonMobil has been accused of spreading climate disinformation to mislead the public, according to a new report by the former chief executive of the oil and gas company, the Gazette reports in the US, in which the industry is involved.
Source: phys.org
Published on 2021-09-29
Sustainability needs a revolution
A leading adviser on sustainability in the community in Ireland is to celebrate 21 years of the achievements of a sustainable society where everyone thrives. But what does it mean for businesses to make their lives more inclusive and more environmentally friendly?
Source: irishtimes.com
Published on 2021-09-29
The first plug - in hybrid Jeep Grand Cherokee is here
Jeep has revealed a new hybrid version of its Grand Cherokee SUV, which comes with an electric motor and an off-roading hybrid motor, as it prepares to release its first hybrid vehicles in the UK next year, it has been announced by the carmaker.
Source: theverge.com
Published on 2021-09-29
UK clampdown on greenwashing | White & Case LLP
The UK's competition watchdog has published a new code which aims to ensure businesses avoid misleading claims about their products and services as environmentally friendly. Here are some of the key principles being considered by the Competition Authority.
Source: jdsupra.com
Published on 2021-09-29
Why Nuclear Will Bomb
In our series of letters from African journalists, the BBC’s Andrew P Street looks at the challenges facing the US nuclear weapons programme in the wake of its failure to negotiate a deal with the European Union to build new submarines.
Source: echo.net.au
Published on 2021-09-29
Young activists table proposals for Glasgow climate talks
Climate activists have tabled proposals for a global climate summit in Milan, ahead of the U.N. COP26 conference in Glasgow in the next few weeks.A call for the total phasing out of fossil fuel industry by 2030.
Source: reuters.com
Published on 2021-09-29