News about greenwashing on 2021-10-04
No More Greenwashing ! - Corporate Furniture Dealership , The Total Office , Will Move Entire Portfolio to Sustainable Products by End of 2022
The BBC's weekly The Boss series profiles different people from around the world. This is a selection of images shared with us from across the country which appear to have been released on Wednesday evening by the BBC News website. Each story contains some of the highlights.
Source: itnewsonline.com
Published on 2021-10-04
Activists Blockade Shell Refinery In Port Of Rotterdam
A blockade of traffic around a Shell refinery in Rotterdam has been called off because of climate change concerns, environmental groups have said, as they seeking to ban fossil fuel advertising and sponsorships by oil and gas companies become increasingly concerned.
Source: marinelink.com
Published on 2021-10-04
Africa : How Investment Funds Can Drive the Green Transition
The world's sustainable investment funds need to be scaled up to support a successful transition to greener economy, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which aims to help avoid the effects of climate change in the global financial crisis.
Source: allafrica.com
Published on 2021-10-04
Attaining net - zero carbon emissions globally by 2050 requires up to $20 tln : IMF - Energy - Business
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that sustainable investment funds would need to be shifted towards renewables and low-emissions solutions within the sectors involved in the global transition into a green economy, according to its report.
Source: english.ahram.org.eg
Published on 2021-10-04
Australia net zero : Business needs to reframe climate emergency as an opportunity not a crisis
The Australian government has announced a climate change strategy that will require scientists, innovators and entrepreneurs to develop innovative technologies to tackle the threat posed by the global warming pandemic. But what does this mean for businesses and how they can make it happen?
Source: afr.com
Published on 2021-10-04
Automotive Among Industries Targeted For Greenwashing By European Group
A growing number of companies have warned that corporate bragging is dangerous because it is deceiving the final consumer. But what does it mean for the environment and why is it a threat to the economy? BBC News looks at the practice.
Source: forbes.com
Published on 2021-10-04
Climate NGOs launch campaign to ban fossil fuel adverts in the EU
Greenpeace has launched a new climate campaign calling for the ban on all fossil-fuel adverts in Europe.The campaign is called on by the European Citizens’ Initiative to remove all companies using publicity to legitimise their harmful activities.
Source: euronews.com
Published on 2021-10-04
Environment Agency to standardise eco - performance metrics across food industry
Food manufacturers are being urged to communicate their environmental performance to shoppers in a bid to tackle climate change, according to the government's latest efforts to meet the challenges in the industry. They have been told they could be able to reduce claims and greenwashing.
Source: thegrocer.co.uk
Published on 2021-10-04
Environmental Marketing Claims : Regulatory And Litigation Outlook - Environment
Environmental marketing claims are increasingly being made by companies, according to a new report from the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC). But what are the risks associated with these claims, asks Chris Stokel-Walker, director of environmental marketing.
Source: mondaq.com
Published on 2021-10-04
ESG in Asset Management : A Global Perspective - October 2021 | Latham & Watkins LLP
Environmental, social, and governance are among the key themes in the global regulatory landscape for asset managers, according to a briefing from the BBC's Financial Advisory Unit. The BBC looks at the challenges facing the issue.
Source: jdsupra.com
Published on 2021-10-04
Facebook exploring fact check badge to combat corporate greenwash
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: businessgreen.com
Published on 2021-10-04
Financing African Entrepreneurs Will Reverse Land Degradation | World Resources Institute
Cette semaine, le rédacteur de la BBC Afrique vous propose une série de lettres de journalistes africains qui s'intéressent à l'Afrique des Nations (AFR100) - Africa’s largest greenhouse gas project.
Source: wri.org
Published on 2021-10-04
For companies eyeing net - zero carbon emissions , no clue how to get there
Business leaders in Singapore have warned that they are struggling with a lack of robust carbon measurement technology and methods to offset their greenhouse gas emissions, amid growing concerns about the impact of voluntary carbon market markets on the environment.
Source: news.mongabay.com
Published on 2021-10-04
Fossil fuel industry climate deception tactics challenged – The Echo
The fossil fuel industry has been accused of spreading disinformation about climate change, according to a new report from the US House of Commons committee on Oversight and Reform. The BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker looks at how the industry is coping.
Source: echo.net.au
Published on 2021-10-04
Global US$49 Trillion Investment Industry Must Do More for Greening of World – IMF
The global investment industry needs to spend more money on climate change, the IMF has warned, as the global economy moves towards a net-zero emissions environment in the next two decades, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) report.
Source: newsghana.com.gh
Published on 2021-10-04
Green funds still too small to make a difference
Climate-focused investment funds are not enough to support the global transition to sustainable finance, according to the latest report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (ISW), which aims to boost climate stewardship and boost the greenhouse gas emissions.
Source: advisor.ca
Published on 2021-10-04
Green funds still too small to make a difference | Investment Executive
Climate-focused investment funds are not enough to support the global transition to sustainable finance, according to the latest report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (ISW), which aims to boost climate stewardship and boost the greenhouse gas emissions.
Source: investmentexecutive.com
Published on 2021-10-04
Greenpeace blockades Shell refinery in Rotterdam port
Climate change activists have blocked traffic around a Dutch oil refinery in protest at the ban on adverts and sponsorships by oil and gas companies, according to the port's authority. Environmentalists say they are concerned about the impact of climate change.
Source: hydrocarbonprocessing.com
Published on 2021-10-04
Greenpeace Blocks Europe Largest Oil Refinery in Port of Rotterdam
A group of environmental activists have blocked the waterways around Shell’s Pernis refinery in Rotterdam, calling for a new effort to ban advertisements and sponsorships by fossil fuel companies and ferry companies to deceive the public about climate breakdown.
Source: maritime-executive.com
Published on 2021-10-04
Greenpeace blocks Shell refinery in Rotterdam port | News | DW
A floating protest has been held at a Royal Dutch Shell refinery in the Netherlands, the company has said, amid concerns about the impact of climate change on environmental activists' actions on the waters of the Mediterranean Sea, it has emerged.
Source: dw.com
Published on 2021-10-04
Greenwashing by major polluters and investors inflicting mass destruction
Climate change is a threat to the investment industry, according to research from the Institute for Policy Studies (Institute for Economics). Scientists have called on the industry to be more transparent about the impact of climate change in their investment strategy. Why?
Source: investorschronicle.co.uk
Published on 2021-10-04
Meet the British dairy farmers fighting back against the vegan plant - milk boom
Plant-based milks should be given to children, teenagers and pregnant women to ensure they contain key nutrients, the British Medical Association has warned.The BBC’s Lucy Givens has been asked to look at how the milk is fortified to protect healthy tissue.
Source: telegraph.co.uk
Published on 2021-10-04
Optimism of the will ‑ a few reflections on the Impossible Rebellion - International Viewpoint
Extinction Rebellion is a global environmental group which has been involved in the UK's largest climate change campaign. Here are some of the key facts about the activists' actions and their impacts on the environment. BBC News looks at how they handled the issue.
Source: internationalviewpoint.org
Published on 2021-10-04
Purpose At Work : How Climate Neutral Certification Helps Companies Dramatically Reduce Carbon Emissions
This is a full transcript of how climate neutral certification helps businesses dramatically reduce carbon emissions. The BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker looks at how the organisation aims to reduce the amount of carbon they emit - and how it works.
Source: forbes.com
Published on 2021-10-04
Rallying the public to save Bolivia forests : Q & A with Gina Méndez
In our series of letters from African journalists, writer and columnist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani looks at the challenges facing grassroots conservation in Bolivia’s forests and wildlife communities, including a campaign to raise awareness of the problem.
Source: news.mongabay.com
Published on 2021-10-04
Rivian Forever Fund Will Turn Nature into an EV Shareholder
The world's largest carmaker has announced a new fund to invest in climate change initiatives to tackle the threat posed by the coronavirus pandemic, it has been revealed, according to reports. However, what does this mean?
Source: autoweek.com
Published on 2021-10-04
Shoppers are going wild for Aldi $199 egg chair
It's been almost impossible to buy an Aldi chair - but it has been re-released in stores for the first time in more than two decades. Why is it worth thousands of dollars and could it be the most expensive?
Source: flipboard.com
Published on 2021-10-04
Should the EU ban fossil fuel ads ? Climate groups say yes .
Greenpeace activists have blocked the entrance to Shell’s oil refinery in the Netherlands to protest against a ban on fossil fuel advertising and sponsorship across the European Union, including tobacco and cigarette adverts, in an effort to tackle climate change.
Source: csmonitor.com
Published on 2021-10-04
State of Sustainability 2021 : The trend toward holistic and expansive sustainability strategies
Since the pandemic, health and wellbeing have emerged as key components of a balanced sustainability strategy. Thrown into sharp focus over the last 18 months, Health and Wellbeing had emerges as Key component of the balancede sustainable strategies. The importance of human health has never been higher, and social equity has been in the spotlight.
Source: floordaily.net
Published on 2021-10-04
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 2021-10-04
Today markets : Jobs concerns spread , Evergrande rescue , Morrison endgame , TMT placing & more
UK stock markets are holding steady despite continued concerns about supply chains and energy prices in particular, according to a report from the Financial Conduct Mundial (FTM) which suggests staff shortages spreading to other areas of the UK economy.
Source: investorschronicle.co.uk
Published on 2021-10-04