News about greenwashing on 2021-11-30

Use legal skills to solve this wicked problem : The role of lawyers in climate change debates , litigation and social change
Environmental Defenders Office chiefs have called for the legal profession to be aware of climate change related issues ahead of the New South Wales (NSW) Law Society summit in Perthshire next week. They have been asked to consider how they can evolve their practices.
Source: lawyersweekly.com.au
Published on 2021-11-30

4 strategies for sustainable business
Climate change has been a key factor in companies’ long-term prospects, according to the latest figures from the S&P 500 index. But why do business leaders recognise sustainability in their firms? The BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker explains.
Source: mitsloan.mit.edu
Published on 2021-11-30

Backed by AFRICOM , corporations plunder DR Congo for climate - friendly materials and blame China
The Democratic Republic of Congo is one of the world’s most important mineral resources, according to a new report from the African Command. The BBC's Stephanie Hegarty looks at the challenges facing the region, and how it is being managed.
Source: blacklistednews.com
Published on 2021-11-30

Craig Murray greeted by supporters as he released from HMP Edinburgh
Craig Murray's former lawyer, Lady Dorrian, has accused him of deliberately trying to identify women who made sexual assault allegations against him, saying he knew they could be disclosed to readers when he was jailed.
Source: thenational.scot
Published on 2021-11-30

Damning survey shows the public doesnt believe energy brand purpose claims
The latest figures from the Consumer Protection Commission (Cop26) show that British energy providers performed poorly with EDF, E.On and Centrica, according to a new report. Here, the BBC looks at the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Source: thedrum.com
Published on 2021-11-30

Delays and Disasters : The Wake - Up Call to Addressing the Climate Crisis
If you’re looking for a wine glasses, you might have noticed that they are going to be evacuated because of the wildfire, according to the BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker. They reveal how business failings are affecting our lives and businesses.
Source: sdcexec.com
Published on 2021-11-30

EU Weighs Giving Some Gas and Nuclear Projects Green Investment Label
In our series of letters from African journalists, Zeinab Mohammed Salih looks at the challenges facing the European Union's proposal to classify some green investments as sustainable investment in natural-gas and nuclear energy projects, which could lead to a shift to net zero.
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
Published on 2021-11-30

Hot tempers can help cool the planet
In our series of letters from African journalists, climate change activists have expressed their anger to each other in a bid to tackle the global warming pandemic, writes the BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker, the chairman of the Greenpeace group.
Source: blogs.lse.ac.uk
Published on 2021-11-30

Increased scrutiny will make greenwashing tougher | Investment Executive
Investment in green projects is being encouraged to test the terminology used to define them, according to a leading investment expert in environmental ethics and climate equality advising investors on their investments during the coronavirus lockdowns.
Source: investmentexecutive.com
Published on 2021-11-30

Labor : The most precious form of capital – Produce Blue Book
The former economist Milton Friedman was wrong, according to a new report from the Wharton School of Business. The BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world, from across the globe, to the business community.
Source: producebluebook.com
Published on 2021-11-30

Long term matters : What COP26 means for you
Financial executives have taken a significant role in the management of the climate emergency. But what does it mean for their boards and investors? The BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker looks at how they will be managed.
Source: ipe.com
Published on 2021-11-30

Meet The LGBT Candidates Contesting NSW Council Elections
The Star Observer has revealed a list of LGBTQI candidates for council elections in Northern South Wales (NSW) this year, which will be held next year. Each candidate is the Liberal Democrat Party’s Deputy Lord Mayor of Newcastle.
Source: starobserver.com.au
Published on 2021-11-30

Profiting from the Carbon Offset Distraction
In our series of letters from African journalists, Anis Chowdhury explains why climate change is dangerously misleading - and what does it mean for the economy and the environment? The BBC looks at what happened to the world.
Source: ipsnews.net
Published on 2021-11-30

Swiss Raise Pressure on « Greenwashers »
The world’s biggest investment conference is taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, where big money, policy- and lawmakers are gathering to discuss sustainable financial policies and their sustainability strategy. But what does this mean for the economy?
Source: finews.com
Published on 2021-11-30

The Future Of The Purpose - Driven Brand
Chris McPartlin is a former chief executive of the company that aims to operate the world’s biggest brands. He is also one of those who explain why they want to be able to work with their teams, writes Chris.
Source: forbes.com
Published on 2021-11-30

The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero could work
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 2021-11-30

The ticking clock to transparency on net - zero transition
26 November 2017 - a day when the world voted to leave the European Union without the British Empire. When it comes to politics, it's time to get back to the normal life of those who want to be involved in the process.
Source: insuranceinsider.com
Published on 2021-11-30

Too embarrassed to ask : what is ESG investing ?
Environmental, social and governance issues are among the ways investors make their money, according to a new report from the Institute for Economic and Social Development (IcD). The BBC’s Christine Blasey explains what it is like to invest.
Source: moneyweek.com
Published on 2021-11-30

Year in review 2021
Climate change is a key factor in the global economy, according to the BBC's Eco-Business business conference in New York, in which scientists explain why they are struggling to cope with the impact of the pandemic on the environment.
Source: eco-business.com
Published on 2021-11-30