News about greenwashing on 2021-12-01
Australian Financial Services Regulatory Update - December 2021 | Jones Day
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission and the Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) have released their corporate plans for the next four years, including a review of greenwashing practices and financial advice misconduct. Here's what happened.
Source: jdsupra.com
Published on 2021-12-01
Belt and Road Initiative makes winners of all : China Daily editorial
China's Belt and Road Initiative has been accused of exporting its carbon emissions to the developing world, according to a leading think tank. But what does it mean for the world? And what is it really worth to China and why?
Source: global.chinadaily.com.cn
Published on 2021-12-01
Can Satellite Technology Make The Carbon Credit Market More Transparent ?
The Mir space station is nearing the end of its existence as Russia plans to steer it out of orbit in late February 2001 in a controlled crash to dump it safely into the Pacific Ocean. Environmentalists are calling for more financial support for climate change.
Source: forbes.com
Published on 2021-12-01
Climate Justice Doesnt Start With Politicians . It Starts in the Streets .
Climate change has been a key issue in the world's climate change debate, according to the Greenpeace International chief C.J. Polychynou, who spoke to BBC Scotland about the impact of fossil fuels on the economy in Glasgow.
Source: truthout.org
Published on 2021-12-01
Climate Uneasy Alliance With China Hawks and Corporations
The first group of allies can be found in corporate America, especially in the tech and finance sectors, but they may now rue, writes the BBC’s Tom de Castella. Climate advocates have been changing their attitudes to the environment.
Source: theatlantic.com
Published on 2021-12-01
Companies Face Pressure to Justify the Sustainability Label
In our series of letters from African journalists, writer and columnist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani looks at the impact of the recent IPOs on environmental policies and climate change in the US and Canada. Here, he explains what it means for investors.
Source: natlawreview.com
Published on 2021-12-01
COVD - 19 shifting to endemic from pandemic says Worley CEO
Scotland’s biggest oil and gas company, Woody Ashton, says sustainability-related projects are growing faster than traditional engineering projects in five years, despite the impact of the coronavirus lockdown in the UK.Worley has said it does not expect it to increase revenues.
Source: afr.com
Published on 2021-12-01
Extinction Rebellion target MSPs meeting with BP lobbyists in Holyrood protest
A "bed-in" display has been held outside the Holyrood building in Edinburgh to celebrate BP's investment in the Trans Mountain Pipeline project in Canada, the BBC has learned. However, it was not the first time a demonstration was held.
Source: thenational.scot
Published on 2021-12-01
Major super funds turn to start - up Emmi to identify equities climate risk
The start-up Emmi, which aims to tackle carbon emissions, has been launched by a former Bank of England governor and founder of the financial services firm, Mark Carney, in the New York Stock Exchange, the BBC has learned.
Source: afr.com
Published on 2021-12-01
Making Real Money Moves : How The McKnight Foundation Is Aligning Its Endowment And Climate Change Goals
In our series of letters from African journalists, British writer and philanthropist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani considers why many foundations have no idea where their money spends the night, and how much money they spend in the industries destroy it.
Source: forbes.com
Published on 2021-12-01
McDonald has a green problem and it struggling to fix it
Fast-food giant McDonald’s has announced that it will invest more than a decade in developing industry-wide sustainable beef supplies, which it says will require cattle ranchers to adopt climate-friendlier practices, the company has said.
Source: theage.com.au
Published on 2021-12-01
McDonald struggles to fix its growing green problem
Fast-food giant McDonald’s has announced that it will invest more than a decade in developing industry-wide sustainable beef supplies, which it says will require cattle ranchers to adopt climate-friendlier practices, the company has said.
Source: watoday.com.au
Published on 2021-12-01
McDonald Struggles to Fix Its Massive Methane Problem
McDonald’s is one of the world's most famous fast-food chains. But why is it responsible for climate change and how does it affect the economy and its impact on the planet? The BBC’n Jamie Oliver looks at the impact of beef.
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
Published on 2021-12-01
Report No license for destruction : Cargill and its false solutions for the climate crisis - Business & Human Rights Resource Centre
In our series of letters from African journalists, environmentalist and environment analysts reveal the impact of the climate crisis on the global economy and the environment. Here is a full transcript of what happened to Cargill in Brazil during the COP26 summit.
Source: business-humanrights.org
Published on 2021-12-01
Shell corporate social responsibility in its intent to mine the Wild Coast is worse than greenwashing
Royal Dutch Shell has been accused of denying planning permission for a seismic survey off South Africa’s Wild Coast, despite widespread concern over the likely environmental harms that could threaten the coastline and communities. Why?
Source: mg.co.za
Published on 2021-12-01
Sustainable hotels and The Black Sheep Inn : An example to follow | By Peter Varga – Hospitality Net
Environmental sustainability is one of the biggest challenges facing tourism in the world, according to a report by the BBC’s Sustainable Hotel Advisor, David Robson. Why is it so important to be sustainable and what does it mean for the environment?
Source: hospitalitynet.org
Published on 2021-12-01
The Roadmap to Sustainable Investing - UK to be the first Net Zero - Aligned Financial Center | Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
The UK government has published its green strategy to sustainable investing, which aims to boost sustainability in the world’s financial system. The BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker explains how the UK is seeking to change the global finance system for the better.
Source: jdsupra.com
Published on 2021-12-01
Why Jordanian people are protesting pact with UAE , Israel
Jordanians are protesting against a deal with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that could see the kingdom supply electricity to Israel in exchange for desalinated seawater, reports the BBC’s Sherbel Dissi, editor of the University of Jordan.
Source: electronicintifada.net
Published on 2021-12-01