News about greenwashing on 2021-11-08
Business as usual cant save the climate
Greenwashing and delayism is a brake on the movement for action against climate change, environmental groups have warned, as they gathered at the COP26 summit in Glasgow, the UK and the US governments clashed over zero-carbon emissions.
Source: morningstaronline.co.uk
Published on 2021-11-08
People tribunal finds world leaders guilty over climate change
Climate change activists have called for the collapse of the Communist Party (Cop) to be reconstituted as a means of redress for those who have been involved in the fight against climate change, Tricontinental has said. Why?
Source: morningstaronline.co.uk
Published on 2021-11-08
2021 SEC Regulation Outside The United States - Scott Friestad Memorial Keynote Address , Gurbir Grewal , Director , Division Of Enforcement , Washington D . C ., Nov . 8 , 2021
The Director of the Financial Crimes Commission, Scott Friestad, has received a memorial address. Here, he explains why he has been appointed as the head of Treasury and Asset Management Commission for more than two decades, and how he is treated.
Source: mondovisione.com
Published on 2021-11-08
A Solid Choice for ESG Rating Evolution
Environmental, social, and governance funds are increasingly demanding clarity on their ratings and scores, according to a new report from the Financial Times. But what does this mean for investors? The BBC’s Christine Blasey explains.
Source: etftrends.com
Published on 2021-11-08
An insider look at the Glasgow climate summit – talks intensify , amid grandstanding and anger outside
The first week of the United Nations (U.N.) climate summit has ended, according to a former senior U.Н. official. Here’s what I’m seeing and hearing, both inside the talks and outside the conference halls.
Source: theconversation.com
Published on 2021-11-08
Barack Obama condemns China and Russia dangerous absence of urgency on climate change
Climate campaigners have criticised President Barack Obama’s intervention in the Paris climate talks, saying they have not seen much of substance going to unlock the negotiations ahead of their third day in a row between the US and the world.
Source: telegraph.co.uk
Published on 2021-11-08
Beyond blah , blah , blah : six reasons offshore wind is cause for climate action optimism
The global energy transition is gathering momentum - and the news-stream becoming an information deluge. Welcome to the Recharge Agenda, a weekly briefing on the latest phase of the world's largest expansion of wind power.
Source: rechargenews.com
Published on 2021-11-08
Broken Promises : COP26 is Almost Over But Will Glasgow be as Big a Failure as Rio , Kyoto and Paris ?
Climate change activist Greta Thunberg has told a protest march at Glasgow's COP26 climate summit that it is "almost over" but why does she really want to make these remarks? They have been telling us what they want.
Source: sputniknews.com
Published on 2021-11-08
Climate commitments : where does COP26 host united kingdom stand ?
The UK needs to be "significantly ramped up" to achieve its climate change targets, according to a new report from the UN's Climate Action Tracker agency which monitors the latest steps in the fight against global warming.
Source: timesofmalta.com
Published on 2021-11-08
ClimateTrade Adds Spain and Colombia Registries Onto Its Global Climate Platform in COP26 Announcement
The world's largest climate trading platform has moved a step closer to changing the way it deals with the global warming crisis, according to the company behind the latest steps to tackle the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the environment.
Source: prweb.com
Published on 2021-11-08
Connecting with Clients Through Faith - Based Investing
Faith is the foundation from which many Americans live their lives, but when it comes to financial advice, it is crucial for those who have a strong sense of personal faith. But why is it important to have an open and honest talk?
Source: wealthmanagement.com
Published on 2021-11-08
COP26 : Amber Rudd says progress made so far is encouraging – Channel 4 News
The BBC's weekly The Boss series profiles different climate activists from around the world - from the former British prime minister to the environment secretary Greta Thunberg. They asked us what they say about greenwashing in the global environment.
Source: channel4.com
Published on 2021-11-08
COP26 : Fossil fuel lobbyists outnumber largest national delegation
The number of fossil fuel lobbyists attending the UN's climate summit has risen by more than a dozen, according to new research. .. (In the latest findings, we'll be able to find out why.)
Source: ctvnews.ca
Published on 2021-11-08
COP26 : half - time reflections
The second week of the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow has been a very busy week for those who have taken part in the debate about who will be getting in and who is not going to attend. The BBC’s Jamie Males has visited the event.
Source: latitude.plos.org
Published on 2021-11-08
COP26 : Military pollution is the skeleton in the West climate closet
Climate scientists are warning that they have done everything in their power to prevent a future global temperature rise of more than 1.5C. The BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker looks back at the challenges being faced by Western politicians in the UN climate summit.
Source: middleeasteye.net
Published on 2021-11-08
COP26 climate summit only scratching surface of what needed , activists charge – People World
Climate activists have taken to the streets of Glasgow, Scotland, demanding global leaders take urgent action against a climate emergency. The BBC's Andrew Milligan looks back at the events ahead of the UN conference which takes place next week.
Source: peoplesworld.org
Published on 2021-11-08
COP26 diary : making health central to tackling climate change
In our series of letters from African journalists, Zeinab Owens looks at the challenges facing climate change in the United States. Here, she takes a look at what happens to the world's health professionals and how they feel.
Source: bmj.com
Published on 2021-11-08
COP26 Glasgow climate summit : Hundreds of fossil fuel lobbyists at climate summit , more than any country
The number of fossil fuel lobbyists attending a climate summit in Scotland has risen by more than half in the past year, according to new analysis of the event's organisers and environmental campaigners.The BBC looks at the evidence.
Source: 9news.com.au
Published on 2021-11-08
COP26 Glasgow summit : Barack Obama fears failure and urges passion in climate summit speech
President Barack Obama has said he wasn’t happy about his successor Donald Trump’s decision to unilaterally pull out of the Paris Agreement in his first year in office. He says he is frustrated at older generations’ ongoing failure to address climate change.
Source: brisbanetimes.com.au
Published on 2021-11-08
COP26 news : Obama speech encourages compromise to advance climate cause
This is the first week of a crucial climate summit in Glasgow. How far have they come and what is left to do? And what does it mean for those who have already been talking about the crisis? They are looking very different.
Source: newscientist.com
Published on 2021-11-08
COP26 should stay away from carbon shock therapy - JusticeNewsFlash . com
The world’s leading economists have called for a global coalition to revolve around global carbon prices at the COP26 climate summit in Geneva, which takes place this week in the United States, China, and India. But what does this mean?
Source: justicenewsflash.com
Published on 2021-11-08
Crunch Time at COP26 : Five Things to Watch for as Glasgow Climate Talks Enter Second Week
The first week of the UN climate talks in Glasgow has been a very busy week for the world’s leaders. But what will they commit to do as part of an agreement, asks the BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker to explain.
Source: blog.ucsusa.org
Published on 2021-11-08
Environmental Racism in the Heartland
Environmental racism in the heartland of Kansas City is a growing problem for the city's communities, according to the local environmental justice movement. BBC News looks at the challenges facing those affected by climate change and the impact of industrial emissions.
Source: ucsusa.org
Published on 2021-11-08
ESG is the new big risk for banks : law firm
Australia's financial regulators are likely to favour decisive action to tackle climate change, a report from the Australian Bank has warned, as activist shareholder pressure continues to rise.A report has revealed that banks could face larger risks.
Source: afr.com
Published on 2021-11-08
Eureka , Calif . shows rural America ready to fight climate crisis – People World
Climate activists have been calling for a global summit to be held in Glasgow, Scotland and Northern Ireland. But what happened to those who took to the streets to protest against climate change in the United States? The BBC’s Henry Millstein reports.
Source: peoplesworld.org
Published on 2021-11-08
Evita meets Cruella
This week we’ll have another update for you - here are five things you need to know about the world's worst coronavirus outbreaks and why they have been busy during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s a look at some of the key moments.
Source: politico.com
Published on 2021-11-08
Factbox : New promises at Glasgow climate talks
More than 100 global leaders have pledged to halt and reverse deforestation and land degradation by the end of the decade. Here are some of those pledges made so far this week at the U.N. climate conference, COP26, in Glasgow, Scotland.
Source: reuters.com
Published on 2021-11-08
German auditors , BaFin issue advice on SFDR against greenwashing risks
Auditors are being advised to check whether financial products and services should be disclosed in the case of greenwashing, according to a group of accountants and auditors. They are not required to give advice on environmental protection (Sustainable Finance).
Source: ipe.com
Published on 2021-11-08
How financial services must respond to the Chancellor challenge to the sector at COP26
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 2021-11-08
Just two countries mention need to cut fossil fuel production at COP26 greenwashing stands
The world’s leading producers of oil, gas, and coal have failed to mention their environmental efforts at the UN climate summit in Geneva. Here is a look at what happens to the world's greenest nations in recent years.
Source: nationofchange.org
Published on 2021-11-08
Korea , Japan signal rush to exit LNG , but Woodside boss still upbeat
British Energy Secretary Michelle O’Neill has told a panel on LNG development in Australia that the country is looking to shift beyond using the cheaper-cost method of reducing carbon emissions.Mr Kihara says it would be an important part of the world’s energy mix.
Source: afr.com
Published on 2021-11-08
Management and disclosure of climate - related risks by Hong Kong fund managers | Dentons
Hong Kong’s green and sustainable finance strategy is a key part of the climate change summit, which has taken place in the capital, Beijing, in October. The BBC's Jonathan Head looks at how financial policies are handled.
Source: jdsupra.com
Published on 2021-11-08
NAB may lend to new gas projects under cap
Australia’s National Bank (NAB) has said it expects to provide debt funding for greenfield gas extraction in a state or federal area where the national interest is required, according to its chief executive, Andrew McEwan, in Sydney. They say the bank will only consider directly financing offshore gas projects.
Source: afr.com
Published on 2021-11-08
New promises at Glasgow climate talks
More than 100 global leaders have pledged to halt and reverse deforestation and land degradation by the end of the decade, but what are they doing to protect the world's forests from climate change and how could the global economy be affected?
Source: rte.ie
Published on 2021-11-08
Obama implores world leaders to step up now to avert climate disaster | Cop26
US President Barack Obama has accused China and Russia of failing to attend climate talks at the Glasgow COP26 summit, saying they are “nowhere near where we need to be at” in cutting greenhouse gas emissions, while the leaders of two of the world’s largest emitters decline to even attend.
Source: theguardian.com
Published on 2021-11-08
Palestinians call for boycott of Miss Universe
Palestinians are calling for a boycott of this year’s Miss Universe beauty pageant, amid calls for the contest to be withdrawn from the competition because of the apartheid regime in the occupied territory of their homes and lands, the BBC understands.
Source: electronicintifada.net
Published on 2021-11-08
Pension funds wanted for manager anti - greenwashing standards
A group of charities and foundations have signed a climate change declaration which aims to raise awareness of the threat posed by the UK’s growing economy and the world's biggest environmental crisis. They are among the groups involved.
Source: ipe.com
Published on 2021-11-08
Singapore to curb greenwashing - Taipei Times
Bankers in Singapore are to undergo stress tests to ensure they are managing the risks of climate change and other environmental issues, the country’s monetary watchdog has said, amid growing concerns over the impact of greenwashing on the economy.
Source: taipeitimes.com
Published on 2021-11-08
Small Businesses Get More Green - But Is The Customer Convinced ?
Small businesses are increasing their efforts to be more green. Getty is the latest in a series of findings from the BBC's weekly The Boss series. The BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker looks at how they are coping with climate change.
Source: forbes.com
Published on 2021-11-08
The view from inside the Glasgow climate summit : A focus on ...
The first week of the United Nations (U.N.) climate summit has ended. The BBC's MenaFN looks at what it is seeing and hearing, both inside the conference halls and outside, and how the talks are going.
Source: menafn.com
Published on 2021-11-08