News about greenwashing on 2021-11-24
Greenwashing climate concerns raised amid global praise
A council leader has called for a new news release on Thursday to recognise its achievements in tackling climate change, amid concerns about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the local authority's environmental policies and its impact on its environment.
Source: readingchronicle.co.uk
Published on 2021-11-24
Net zero myth
Scientists have found that fossil fuel companies claim to be carbon neutral. But what do they do to cut down greenhouse gas emissions in one place against another? The BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker looks at how these claims are made.
Source: thenews.com.pk
Published on 2021-11-24
50 years ago , corporate greenwashing was well under way
Environmental advertising is a growing problem in the UK, according to the latest report. The BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker looks at the impact of climate change on environmental adverts and their impact on environmentally conscious consumers.
Source: sciencenews.org
Published on 2021-11-24
A Holiday Wish for Coke : Stop fueling the climate crisis
Coca-Cola has been named the world’s worst plastic polluter for the fourth year running, according to a new advertising campaign. But why is it so funny? The BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker looks at how the company has used the holidays to brainwash customers.
Source: greenpeace.org
Published on 2021-11-24
Advertising Standards Authority criticised on climate
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 2021-11-24
Amazon deforestation rate 22 % higher than last year
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has announced a massive increase in the destruction of the Amazon in his first three years under the leadership of his government, according to satellite data released by the country’s Environment Agency (PRODES). Campaigners have said the government does not believe it is doing to clean up the area.
Source: greenpeace.org
Published on 2021-11-24
Amundi Leads European Asset Managers With Funds Labeled Green
European investment funds have more green assets under management than any other investment fund in Europe, according to a new study published by PwC. Environmental and Social Development (SFDR) is among the leading investors in the industry - and the world’s biggest investor.
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
Published on 2021-11-24
Amundi leads European money managers with green - labeled assets study
Europe's biggest investment fund, Amundi, has become the largest in Europe, according to a new report revealing how the industry is adapting to new European regulations for environmental and social governance (SFDR) funding in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Source: pionline.com
Published on 2021-11-24
Bank of England starts policing unruly world of ESG debt
The BBC's weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world. Each week we speak to the chief executive of the Metropolitan Museum of London, David Cameron, and the prime minister, Boris Johnson, on the issue of a new exhibition.
Source: gulf-times.com
Published on 2021-11-24
Big climate change job awaits WTO – if it can step up | Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide
There is no shortage of ways in which the world’s top economies could be at the forefront of the global fight against climate change, according to a new report by the BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker, who looks at why.
Source: hellenicshippingnews.com
Published on 2021-11-24
Climate action : India needs local solutions to save its forests , not greenwashing
In our series of letters from African journalists, climate change activists and environmentalists ask why India does not sign a declaration to tackle the systemic inequalities faced by rights holders and community communities. The BBC’s Geeta Pandey looks at the challenges facing India.
Source: scroll.in
Published on 2021-11-24
COP26 : a dismal failure – uproot the system !
Climate change is one of very real peril, threatening humanity with a descent into barbarism, writes the BBC’s Tom de Castella in Glasgow. The climate crisis could become indescribably worse than previously thought.
Source: marxist.com
Published on 2021-11-24
COP26 : Ignoring the elephant in the room -- Beijing Review
The world’s biggest climate summit has fallen short of the mark, according to a report from the UN Climate Advisory Committee (COP25) which took place in Glasgow on October 31 and ended in the United Kingdom, China and India.
Source: bjreview.com.cn
Published on 2021-11-24
Corporate CO2 targets : Greenwashing or genuine climate action ? | Environment | All topics from climate change to conservation | DW
A post-mortem on the fossil fuel lobby's impact in Glasgow is underway, according to a leading climate campaigner from the University of Aberdeen. The BBC looks at the impact of coal power in the city. Climate campaigners have called for further action.
Source: dw.com
Published on 2021-11-24
Credit World Welcomes Bank of England Role Policing ESG Debt
The Bank of England will enforce its green criteria in corporate bond purchases for the first time, establishing a blueprint for investing in the part of the credit world rife with greenwashing. Here’s what happens to investors and why.
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
Published on 2021-11-24
ESG In Hong Kong – The Regulatory Implications
Hong Kong has become the first country in the world to introduce environmental and social impacts (Environmental and Social Impacts) - including the risks posed by listed companies and securities and investment firms when making investment decisions, according to the government.
Source: lawyer-monthly.com
Published on 2021-11-24
EU parliament greenlights farm subsidy plan
The EU’s farm subsidy package has been given the go-ahead by the European Parliament, despite the opposition of environmentalists and farmers who claim they are responsible for their spending on a growing number of greener farms.
Source: macaubusiness.com
Published on 2021-11-24
Exxon VP Says Climate Change Doesnt Bring Catastrophic Risk
ExxonMobil has been accused of being a “crusaders who are the climate fix”, according to reports from the US state of California, the Washington Post has learned. However, it does not see itself as part of an inevitable risk.
Source: rollingstone.com
Published on 2021-11-24
How to achieve sustainability targets post COP26
How should organisations structure the management of their sustainability efforts to achieve results effectively, efficiently and consistently? The BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker looks at how it is being managed by a senior manager whose existing role is closely relevant.
Source: conference-news.co.uk
Published on 2021-11-24
NSW national parks bill passes parliament after controversial elements removed
Changes to laws governing New South Wales’ national parks have been passed by the parliament, which means necessary changes to the law can occur. Environmentalists have said the move is a step closer to reopening the Gardens of Stone national park.
Source: theguardian.com
Published on 2021-11-24
Opinion : Texas Gas Programs Not a Solution to Climate Change
A Texas gas service has skimmed millions of dollars from ratepayers for use on greenwashed conservation schemes that save little energy, writes the BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker. Why is this money being used to promote environmental protection?
Source: austinchronicle.com
Published on 2021-11-24
PE Propels Top ESG Hires Into 7 - Digit Pay League
The number of environmental, social and governance (Environmental, Social and Governance) specialists in the UK is rising, according to a new report from the Financial Advisory Group. The BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker looks at why.
Source: themiddlemarket.com
Published on 2021-11-24
Powell big dilemma : Inflation vs . jobs
With his future atop the Federal Reserve secure for another four years, will Jerome Powell suddenly ditch the suit and glasses and change into an inflation-fighting villain, depending on his view.The big question is his ability to attract support from both sides of the aisle.
Source: politico.com
Published on 2021-11-24
Private Equity Propels Top ESG Hires Into 7 - Digit Pay League
Environmental, social and governance (RSE) specialists are being propelled into a completely different income bracket from the one they inhabited, according to headhunters. The BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker looks at the impact of the increasing amount of investment in sustainable finance.
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
Published on 2021-11-24
Qatar - Was COP26 cheap talk ?
The final agreement produced at COP26 appears weak, considering that the goal of keeping global warming below 1.5o Celsius is now barely alive. Instead, India's insistence on coal power will be phased down, according to a new report.
Source: menafn.com
Published on 2021-11-24
Refreshing board members
The Malaysian Securities Commission has announced a mandatory tenure limit for independent directors in order to improve their ability to work on listed companies in the financial markets of the island of Kuala Lumpur, which has been on the board for more than six years.
Source: thestar.com.my
Published on 2021-11-24
Scoping out corporate carbon neutrality
This is a new series of letters from the New York Times which will be published next month. Each year, it will reveal the latest chapters of the new York exhibition - and the first of its kind in the world without permission.
Source: gulf-times.com
Published on 2021-11-24
Scoping out corporate carbon neutrality EJINSIGHT
In our series of letters from African journalists, writer and columnist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani looks at why financial-services firms have agreed to align their assets with the Paris climate agreement, including limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
Source: ejinsight.com
Published on 2021-11-24
The International Woolmark Prize Announces Its Finalists for 2022
Australian designer Matty Bovan has been named the second designer to win the 2021 Woolmark Prize for innovation, which takes place in New York on Saturday. While the winners are expected to celebrate the success of the award, it is a celebration of innovation and innovation.
Source: vogue.com
Published on 2021-11-24
The sustainable industrial revolution is just getting started
The world's biggest economy could be threatened by climate change, according to a new report from the UN. Climate change would mean millions of billions of dollars in global assets being saved from fossil fuels and emissions.
Source: bdnews24.com
Published on 2021-11-24
The united kingdom energy sector must be brought back into public ownership as soon as possible | Joseph Baines and Sandy Hager
The collapse of the UK’s largest gas supplier, Bulb Energy, has exposed long-running dysfunctions in the energy sector. Here is a look at the impact of its failure on the supply of natural gas, which has been threatened by the coronavirus pandemic.
Source: theguardian.com
Published on 2021-11-24
This Is the Only Way to Tell If Your Mattress Is Actually Organic
The Good Housekeeping Institute textiles lab has published a review of all kinds of organic mattresses in the UK. The BBC's weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world, including the manufacturers of these products and their products.
Source: msn.com
Published on 2021-11-24
Top - Selling Climate Funds Fail to Deliver on Carbon Emissions
In our series of letters from African journalists, scientists and business leaders explain why climate funds are failing to avoid carbon emissions, and how they are being labelled as environmental-focused investors, writes the Financial Times .
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
Published on 2021-11-24
Transparency of ESG investment ratings faces regulatory scrutiny
A global approach to tackle 'greenwashing' is being cracked down by regulators to crack down on some aspects of investment ratings, according to a report from the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO).The recommendations have been published.
Source: reuters.com
Published on 2021-11-24
UAE - Back in the black : Higher oil prices lift ExxonMobil , ...
US oil and gas giants have reported a surge in profits during the pandemic, raising questions about future investment plans, the Khalee Times has learned, as the industry struggles to recover from the impact of the Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
Source: menafn.com
Published on 2021-11-24
Wall Street $22 Trillion Carbon Time Bomb
Climate-friendly financing is a key issue for financial institutions in the world, according to the credit rating company Moody’s. So why are these firms losing their loans and investing in green infrastructure projects, asks Tom de Castella.
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
Published on 2021-11-24
wto : Big climate change job awaits WTO - if it can step up
There is no shortage of ways in which the World Trade Organization could be at the forefront of the global fight against climate change, writes the BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker at a meeting of trade chiefs in the Geneva conference.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Published on 2021-11-24