News about greenwashing on 2021-10-14

A LITTLE FIND ; the home of conscious brands with impact , announces industry leading collaboration with transparency tech company , Provenance®
Consumers are being urged to trust their products about social and environmental impact, according to a new partnership between the e-commerce giant and Provenance. Here's what you need to know about conscious brands and the impact of sustainability.
Source: prnewswire.co.uk
Published on 2021-10-14

Cambo : Youth activists confront Shell CEO at TED talk
A group of climate activists have taken part in a TED conference calling for the Royal Dutch Shell to be allowed to speak at an event where the oil giant is being discussed by the world's biggest fossil fuel company.
Source: thenational.scot
Published on 2021-10-14

CIM study : 49 % of marketers weary of sustainability ads amid greenwashing backlash
More than half of the UK’s consumers are enthusiastic about sustainability, according to a survey by the British Environmental Protection Agency (WPY) and the International Society for Climate Change (IcN), which is based in the United States.
Source: thedrum.com
Published on 2021-10-14

Communicate magazine : Greenwashing fears are reducing confidence among comms teams , research finds - 2021
More than half of marketers say they do not have the marketing qualifications relations to sustainability, a survey suggests. However, it is not always enough to communicate on their credentials, writes the Chartered Institute of Marketing, the BBC has learned.
Source: communicatemagazine.com
Published on 2021-10-14

Companie climate disclosures still lacking - task force
Climate-related disclosures are still lacking, regulators say, despite a lack of progress, according to the G20 climate talks in Glasgow.The latest figures have shown that "significant progress is still needed" in the process.
Source: reuters.com
Published on 2021-10-14

Coordination and data vital for sustainable investment impact and returns
A leading Indian investor has called for more transparency and data gathering in a bid to boost investment opportunities in the pandemic, according to the BBC's Geeta Pandey reports. Why does this mean for the economy and sustainability?
Source: campdenfb.com
Published on 2021-10-14

Corporations are pledging to be water positive . What does that mean ? | Environment
The world’s biggest food giant, PepsiCo, has promised to tackle a huge water shortage in Mexico City, which is threatening the economy and millions of people in the region. But what does this mean for the city?
Source: theguardian.com
Published on 2021-10-14

Europe leads in setting net - zero environmental targets
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: investmentweek.co.uk
Published on 2021-10-14

Europe Record Bond Program Bumps Up Against Green Concerns
The European Union’s inaugural green bond sale wowed investors this week with its record size and massive order book. But it also raised some awkward questions about how the money will be used, according to the Jacques Delors Centre, an EU think tank.
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
Published on 2021-10-14

Experts deliver portfolio alignment metrics guidance pre - GFANZ take - up
Financial markets and lenders are being urged to disclose the alignment of their activities with climate-related scenarios, according to the UN’s latest advising report on the impact of the global warming on investors' finances.
Source: ipe.com
Published on 2021-10-14

fossil fuel emissions – NBC Los Angeles
Climate change wasn’t all bad for the environment this year, according to a new report from the NBCLX storyteller Chase Cain, who shares the BBC's annual report on climate change in the US and Canada. Why did this happen?
Source: nbclosangeles.com
Published on 2021-10-14

fossil fuel emissions – NBC New York
Climate change wasn’t all bad for the environment this year, according to a new report from the NBCLX storyteller Chase Cain, who shares the BBC's annual report on climate change in the US and Canada. Why did this happen?
Source: nbcnewyork.com
Published on 2021-10-14

France building a pro - nuclear European alliance in lead - up to Cop26
France and Germany have signed up to a nuclear power initiative in the wake of climate change policies, according to the latest figures from the European Union's annual summit in Brussels on 12 October 2021. They would become the first European countries to sign up.
Source: nuclear-news.net
Published on 2021-10-14

Greenwashing in the travel industry : Is your hotel really sustainable and eco - friendly ?
Beyond Green, a leading hotel chain, has been given the green light for its efforts to promote their products to the environment. But what is it like to be able to help the planet by having the room cleaned every second day? The BBC's Costas Christ reports.
Source: traveller.com.au
Published on 2021-10-14

Half of marketers fear greenwashing , majority say brands do it for commercial reasons
More than half of UK marketers say they are wary of working on sustainability marketing campaigns, according to a survey by the Chartered Institute of Marketing ( Cim) in the UK, the BBC's Freedom of Information newspaper reports. Climate change could threaten the future of their business or clients.
Source: campaignlive.co.uk
Published on 2021-10-14

Net Zero Festival : Negative emissions - can carbon offsets ever be credible ?
The world's biggest carbon offsets market has been a hugely important issue for climate change, but what can be done to ensure it delivers on its promised emissions reductions, asks Lucy Seddon, chief scientist at BusinessGreen.
Source: businessgreen.com
Published on 2021-10-14

Proposed carbon dioxide pipeline draws opposition from Iowa farmers and environmentalists alike
A controversial plan to build a huge carbon pipeline across the Midwest has been rejected by environmentalists in the US state of Iowa, according to reports from the state’s Environmental Protection Commission (EFCC) and the National Climate Commission.
Source: iowapublicradio.org
Published on 2021-10-14

Scottish salmon industry charts an eco - friendly course
The Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation has been working closely with Scotland’s salmon producers for the first time since the start of the COP26 summit in Edinburgh. Here, a former chief executive has told the BBC how the process has come to an end.
Source: heraldscotland.com
Published on 2021-10-14

Seattle City Light Faces Lawsuits During Skagit Relicensing | Troutman Pepper
Seattle City Light, a controversial hydroelectric project in the US state of Washington, is facing legal action against the Federal Electricity Regulatory Commission (FERC) over its alleged impacts on fish and steelhead spawning in its waters, the BBC understands.
Source: jdsupra.com
Published on 2021-10-14

Sustainability : Who is ultimately accountable ? The board and the CEO
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 2021-10-14

When the stars align
The BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world. This week we speak to Miriam Keegan, a secondary school teacher from Laois, County Fermanagh, in County Tyrone. She explains what happened to her daughter.
Source: farmersjournal.ie
Published on 2021-10-14

Your Favorite Performance Outerwear Brand Created a New Label
The world’s best-known skier is launching a range of unisex outerwear designed for skiing and other outdoor activities, which aims to boost the slopes and the street across the world. But what does this mean for cycling?
Source: highsnobiety.com
Published on 2021-10-14