News about greenwashing on 2021-10-15
Ad Net Zero outlines global summit
The UK advertising initiative is launching a global summit to help the industry respond to the climate crisis and the system change needed to tackle greenwashing. Here is the full list of key themes to be explored by the BBC's Broadcasting Corporation.
Source: warc.com
Published on 2021-10-15
Climate experts on Coldplay sustainable tour : Kinetic floors ? A marketing gimmick
Coldplay have promised to plant a tree for every ticket sold in the UK this year, according to the band’s chief economist, Dan Stein. But what is it like for their latest tours, and what does it mean for the economy?
Source: telegraph.co.uk
Published on 2021-10-15
Corporate climate list shows firms pushing for action
Many of the world’s biggest companies are using their corporate images to lobby for climate change, according to a think tank. They are doing so while failing to demonstrate enough support for the environmental policies, it has emerged.
Source: macaubusiness.com
Published on 2021-10-15
Corporate Climate Risk Disclosures Still Falling Short , Regulators Say
More than half of companies assessed to be able to disclose the risks and opportunities from climate change have been given the go-ahead, according to a report published by the regulators of the G20 financial crisis in the UK and Wales.
Source: insurancejournal.com
Published on 2021-10-15
Fund managers brace for correction
A new set of rules that prevent investment professionals from exaggerating their environmental credentials has been introduced in the US. But what does this mean for a lawyer who represents hedge funds and other investors in corporate regulation, asks Chris Stokel-Walker.
Source: thestar.com.my
Published on 2021-10-15
Green clouds blow forcefully into Canberra
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison must be wondering which climate criticism to tackle first, but money often speaks loudest.Australian Treasury chief Guy Debelle says it is paying more than $1.5 billion to buy 45% of a Chilean mine.
Source: reuters.com
Published on 2021-10-15
Is Your Diamond Jewelry Ethical ?
This week, we’ll have a look at some of the things you need to know about the world’s wedding industry. Welcome to the latest edition of Under The Radar, which aims to reveal the best ways to get married in October.
Source: wgbh.org
Published on 2021-10-15
It easy to feel pessimistic about the climate . But weve got two big things on our side | Bill McKibben
This week we are, staggering and stumbling towards the real follow-up to Paris, starting 31 October in Glasgow. The international order is held together with baling wire and duct tape, and the US and India half-lost in its ugly experiment with repression, Europe Merkelless.
Source: theguardian.com
Published on 2021-10-15
KDB W10tr investment in fossil fuels contradicts green pledge : lawmaker
Korea’s state-run bank has secured more than a third of its loans for fossil fuel and oil projects in the last decade, according to new figures released by the Democratic Party's leader Min Hyung-bae, in Seoul.
Source: koreaherald.com
Published on 2021-10-15
My hopes and fears for construction ahead of COP26
Climate change is a big issue for the UK, but what does it mean for climate change, asks Simon Wyatt at Cundall, the Glasgow-based sustainability partner at the COP26 conference in October. Why is it so important to us?
Source: building.co.uk
Published on 2021-10-15
Public development banks can drive sustainable finance EJINSIGHT
Public development banks are a key role in developing climate policies, writes the BBC’s Christine Lagarde. They represent the visible hand that can provide longer-term support for sustainable practices and infrastructure, but they are not enough.
Source: ejinsight.com
Published on 2021-10-15
Published By Makes Futuristic Bags From Old Car Parts
A new brand is drawing its inspiration and production methods from cars, according to a leading Austrian fashion brand. Why is they making it so stylish? Lucy Spencer looks at the challenges of changing the world’s automotive industry.
Source: hypebeast.com
Published on 2021-10-15
So Morrison going to Glasgow . Should we laugh , weep or rage for the lost decade ? | Katharine Murphy
Scotland’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison appeared to give New Boy a sharp dig in the ribs and walked on eggshells.Morrison finally confirmed he would be going to the Cop26 in Glasgow, which suggests the rhetorical commitment to net zero.
Source: theguardian.com
Published on 2021-10-15
The financial impacts of climate change are coming
The governor of the Australian Reserve Bank (RB), Guy Debelle, has said climate change is a first-order risk for the country’s financial system, but he says it needs policies and actions that lead to actual change. Why does this mean?
Source: crikey.com.au
Published on 2021-10-15
The REAL Scottish Politics : Hypocrisy of queen and princes exposed
The Queen has been accused of hypocrisy when she warned those attending the COP26 climate summit in Geneva that they do not do enough to protect the environment. The BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker explains how the Windsors are treated.
Source: thenational.scot
Published on 2021-10-15
Turning the National Academy of Medicine climate crisis words into action
The United States’ health care industry has ignored its bloated carbon footprint for decades, according to a new report from the US National Academy of Medicine. The BBC’s Tom de Castella looks at the impact of the climate crisis on the health sector.
Source: statnews.com
Published on 2021-10-15
What Are Public Benefit Corporations ( PBCs )?
Should you add one of these "feel-good" companies to your portfolio? Welcome to Kiplinger's Personal Finance , which advises investors on how to profit and prosper with a smarter, better informed investor. Here are some of the things you need to know.
Source: kiplinger.com
Published on 2021-10-15
What to expect from the US SEC proposed climate disclosure ...
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is on the verge of setting stricter rules on climate data disclosures, which could accelerate the rapid expansion of sustainable investing in the UK and beyond. Here are some of the key elements.
Source: menafn.com
Published on 2021-10-15
What will Saudi Arabia tell the world on Oct . 23 ? and some more and some more
This year we are awaiting another “big bang” when the crown prince reveals his plan for the future of Saudi Arabia’s energy policy. But what does this mean for Saudis and the rest of the world, asks Wael Mahdi, the BBC's analyst.
Source: arabnews.com
Published on 2021-10-15
Why Are 3 Automakers Still Hyping Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles ?
The hydrogen fuel cell powertrains are being made from fossil-fuels, but they aren’t suitable for passenger vehicles, writes Charles Morris, a leading scientist at the University of Edinburgh, in London, on Wednesday.
Source: cleantechnica.com
Published on 2021-10-15