News about greenwashing on 2021-12-09
Animations we loved this year : short films that inspire action
In our series of animated short films, the BBC’s Nicholas Barber looks at seven films we loved in 2021, including Polluters & Plunderers: The Roots of Africa's Crises, Pollution and Climate Breakdown, and the latest in a powerful series.
Source: greenpeace.org
Published on 2021-12-09
Can Shein Change ?
Shein, the Chinese fast fashion giant that has become the latest poster child for the fashion industry’s throwaway culture, has been accused of selling a dizzying array of fashion at rock bottom prices. But what does it mean for sustainability?
Source: businessoffashion.com
Published on 2021-12-09
December 09 , 2021 - The Japan Times
You've been using Your ad blocker to watch The Japan Times appear in the latest batch of advertisements. Here's what you need to know about the Japanese affairs and how it makes you feel comfortable with your content. Why?
Source: japantimes.co.jp
Published on 2021-12-09
ESG : threat or opportunity for Caribbean fashion industry
The fashion industry in the Caribbean has fallen to its lowest level since the 1960s, according to the University of Thousand Oaks (UTT) in Trinidad and Tobago. The latest figures show the decline of the industry as a whole across the country.
Source: newsday.co.tt
Published on 2021-12-09
ESG needs to have a solid impact
Environmental sustainability is a growing problem for businesses, according to the Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SEC). But why is it so important to be given the highest scrutiny when it comes to environmental impacts, asks former chief economist Jeremy Hunt.
Source: propertyweek.com
Published on 2021-12-09
EU gives green light to climate - related reporting rules
Investors and investors will be required to report the carbon intensity of their investments under a new law being introduced by the European Union, it has been announced, following the introduction of the Taxonomy Climate Delegated Act in Brussels. Why?
Source: pionline.com
Published on 2021-12-09
Green flights are possible but government policy is holding us back
Climate change is a key issue for the aviation industry, but why are governments failing to invest in public measures to tackle climate change?BBC Future looks at ways to reduce emissions in airlines without the commitment of public funds.
Source: euronews.com
Published on 2021-12-09
Greenwashing a problem for fund management industry
Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) approach to environmental reporting means a third of its membership has rejected the proposals for benchmarking, according to an annual survey of investors and regulators. They say they are concerned about the issue.
Source: investmentweek.co.uk
Published on 2021-12-09
Heavy crude now makes up about half of N . L . production
Newfoundland oil has become an integral part of the global energy transition, according to new data released by the Canadian province's oil regulator.Why is it so important to the environment and how does it actually work?BBC News looks at why.
Source: cbc.ca
Published on 2021-12-09
Lawyers launch guidance on greenwashing
Greenwashing is a growing problem in the hospitality industry, according to the industry's leading lawyers and law firms, the Energy & Environment Alliance (EEA) has said. Why is it so important to avoid accusations of environmental abuse?
Source: hospitalitynet.org
Published on 2021-12-09
Majority of universities in united kingdom not on track to meet emissions target | Universities
The majority of universities in England are still failing to meet carbon emissions targets, according to a new study published by the student network People and Planet, the BBC has learned. They are also among the latest places to be named.
Source: theguardian.com
Published on 2021-12-09
Microtrends and the dangers of fast fashion - Gabriella Roe St Philomena
It’s fast fashion, which has become one of the fastest fashion retailers in the world. But what has it got to do with micro-trends, and what is it really doing with these trends? Lucy Spencer explains what it is.
Source: thisislocallondon.co.uk
Published on 2021-12-09
Monadnock Ledger - Transcript - Letter : Library cant be energy - efficient
Two teenagers have taken part in a community meeting in Aberdeenshire which was held in the grounds of their neighbours' schools earlier this year. They were among the first to attend each other's annual meeting.
Source: ledgertranscript.com
Published on 2021-12-09
Morgan Stanley sees Japan assets more than double on ESG surge
The value of its Japanese assets has more than doubled in the last three years, according to a report from the US financial giant Morgan Stanley. However, it is still being studying investments in environmental products such as climate change and greenhouse gas.
Source: japantimes.co.jp
Published on 2021-12-09
National Consumer Week : CTSI warns public of greenwashing pitfalls
Consumers are being urged to stay safe when going green, according to a consumer awareness body which advises the public about the issue of misleading claims about their products and services, the Chartered Trading Standards Institute has warned.
Source: politics.co.uk
Published on 2021-12-09
Proposed united kingdom Sustainable Disclosure Requirements | Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
The UK’s financial watchdog is seeking industry participants’ views on a new sustainability labelling system which aims to protect investment products from the impact of climate and environmental threats in the UK's greening economy, it has been revealed.
Source: jdsupra.com
Published on 2021-12-09
Structured finance market addresses challenges and pursues growth opportunities
The Scottish Financial Advisory Association (SFA) has announced that it will take over the US structured finance industry this year. Here is a full transcript of the latest chapter in the SFA's annual financial affairs programme .
Source: globalcapital.com
Published on 2021-12-09
Struggling with sustainability ? Our experts will solve your burning questions
The technical storage or access of the internet service providers has been published by the BBC's Privacy Policy Advisory Committee. Here is a guide to how it can be used to identify those who have signed up to the rules of using the service.
Source: drapersonline.com
Published on 2021-12-09
The catastrophe of COP26 - Implications for a school girl future - Gabriella Roe St Philomena
The climate change crisis has been a major issue for Scotland’s economy, according to the economist and environmentalist Jeremy Corbyn, who has spent the past few years in Glasgow - and in the wake of the pandemic, he says.
Source: thisislocallondon.co.uk
Published on 2021-12-09
What will it take to diversify the ski industry ?
A picture of a team of people of colour decked out in skiing uniforms has been released by the company’s annual sustainability report. So how do you get more people out on the slopes and out of the sport? Hannah Berman explains.
Source: aspentimes.com
Published on 2021-12-09