News about greenwashing on 2021-12-10
14 times sustainability was sort of funny in 2021
2021 has been a year when the bleach becomes visible from space. But what happened to us this year? The BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker looks at some of the things that changed the way we look at each other in 2021.
Source: eco-business.com
Published on 2021-12-10
Climate change : McDonald launches net zero carbon restaurant - prompting accusations of greenwashing
McDonald's has opened a new restaurant in New York, which has been criticised by experts for its "greenwashing" and "challenging" performances during the pandemic, BBC News has learned from the latest twists and turns.
Source: coastfm.co.uk
Published on 2021-12-10
Cropped at COP : why Iris had its climate takeover censored by media owners
A group of climate campaigners has claimed it faced censorship from almost all major media owners at transport hubs, including Glasgow Airport, Heathrow, London Euston and Westminster underground. The agency behind the campaign claims it was met with resistance.
Source: campaignlive.co.uk
Published on 2021-12-10
Did COP26 Have Spiritual Implications ? Yes , Says One Attendee .
In our series of letters from African journalists, climate change activists and environmentalists explain why the summit was a letdown - and what does it mean for the world? The BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker looks at what happened.
Source: christianitytoday.com
Published on 2021-12-10
ESG Investments : Assessing the litigation and regulatory risk of ESG failings – Part 2 : Regulatory risk from investment greenwashing | Dentons
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a series of letters from investors about the risks of "greenwashing" in the financial markets, which could lead to enforcement of new rules for disclosures to investment funds.
Source: jdsupra.com
Published on 2021-12-10
Historic EU Finance Rules for EVs Undermined by Support for Gas
The EU’s first delegated act on green investments is set to come into force later this year, according to a transport body which says it is concerned about the impact of the new rules on the environment in the EU's sustainable finance policies.
Source: cleantechnica.com
Published on 2021-12-10
Hold the beef : McDonald avoids the bold step it must take to cut emissions | Environment
The world’s biggest fast-food giant, McDonald's, has announced plans to cut the amount of beef it serves. But climate experts say the company is largely dodging the one bold step it must take to slash emissions.
Source: theguardian.com
Published on 2021-12-10
How Sustainable Business Leaders Can Avoid The Dreaded Authenticity Gap
It is a growing problem for sustainability businesses, according to the chief executive of the UK's biggest environmental agency, Purpose and Sustainability Marketing and Solutions (PSW). But what does this mean for brands and their owners?
Source: forbes.com
Published on 2021-12-10
McDonald new solar powered restaurant branded McGreenwash by Greenpeace
McDonald’s has opened its first net-zero restaurant in Shropshire, which has been accused of greenwashing over its new building.Why is it a blueprint for the future and what goes on inside the kitchen - and how does it go on?
Source: euronews.com
Published on 2021-12-10
Sector In Focus : Malta Gears Up For Sustainable Finance - Finance and Banking
Malta's financial services sector has become a major contributor to the coronavirus pandemic, according to reports from the Financial Times and the International Capital Markets Association. Here are some of the key challenges facing the sector. Welcome to Malta - and explains how it is going.
Source: mondaq.com
Published on 2021-12-10
Solar Ammonia for Shipping
In our series of letters from African journalists, Miguel R.L. (aka Lambda) explains why using nature comes for free, and what does it mean for fossil fuels and climate change? The BBC’s Gabriel García Márquez looks at the arguments.
Source: cleantechnica.com
Published on 2021-12-10
Swiss AM industry plans self - regulatory framework for sustainable investments
Swiss asset managers are in the middle of talks to ensure transparency on sustainable investment products, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IPA) has announced in a spokesperson’s letter to the Financial Conduct Authority (FWE) in Switzerland.
Source: ipe.com
Published on 2021-12-10
The united kingdom First Net - Zero McDonald has Just Opened in a Pretty Random Place
The first net-zero carbon restaurant in the UK has opened in Shropshire. The BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker explains why the fast-food chain claims to move as much carbon from the atmosphere as it produces, and how it does it work.
Source: timeout.com
Published on 2021-12-10
These are the universities that are failing to hit climate change targets
The University of Manchester has been named as the worst performing university in the UK for climate change, according to a new report which shows universities failing to meet their carbon reduction targets during the coronavirus lockdown, and could lead to the closure of buildings.
Source: thetab.com
Published on 2021-12-10
UM faculty votes to divest from fossil fuels
A US university has voted to divest its retirement funds from fossil fuel industries and deforestation, in a move which has prompted calls for more action to tackle climate destruction in the classrooms and colleges across the country.
Source: missoulian.com
Published on 2021-12-10
What to Watch in Climate Finance Next Year
The world’s biggest climate change summit has taken place in Geneva. But what does it mean for those who want to be responsible for the issue? The BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker looks at some of the key issues to watch in 2022.
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
Published on 2021-12-10