News about greenwashing on 2021-12-13

Securing Your Future or Greenwashing ? The Unpleasant Truth about Uganda Oil ( By Charity Migwi )
Climate change is not just a threat to the economy, but also the impact of fossil fuels on climate change, according to Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni's latest statement to 350Africa.org. Why?
Source: socialnews.xyz
Published on 2021-12-13

5 up - and - coming jobs in sustainability , and what next
The sustainability initiative at MIT Sloan has revealed a shift from reactionary to proactive environmental practices. But what does it mean for the company’s sustainable efforts, asks Tom de Castella, chief executive of the Sustainability Initiative.
Source: mitsloan.mit.edu
Published on 2021-12-13

Bates Wells balances social and environmental justice
A law firm is focusing on its environmental and social credentials as part of a drive to improve the firm’s future within its own governance and profits, according to the latest report from the Royal Society of Law and Justice (SAC) .
Source: icaew.com
Published on 2021-12-13

Boden bans sequins and glitter
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 2021-12-13

Chandler Unified Offers Woke And CRT - Based Books To Students Ages 6 And Up
Parents in a primary school have been accused of deliberately undermining their families and parental authority by providing critical race theory-based books to schools. But what does this mean for those who have not received the books? The BBC’s Lucy Kellaway reports.
Source: arizonadailyindependent.com
Published on 2021-12-13

Closing the loop
In our series of letters from African journalists, scientists and environmentalists are looking at ways to sustainably produce plastics as they apply the circular economy concept for their business model, writes the BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker.
Source: bangkokpost.com
Published on 2021-12-13

Do Welfare Certifications Raise The Bar For Farm Animals ?
A new food label for pigs has been approved for use on chicken and turkey products. It’s called One Health certified, a new label that aims to promote animal welfare among consumers. But what about these certifications? Why?
Source: forbes.com
Published on 2021-12-13

EU big meat and dairy under fire - Global Times
The European Central Bank has called for a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55 percent by the end of the decade, amid concerns about "greenwashing" in Europe's biggest meat and dairy firms, the BBC understands.
Source: globaltimes.cn
Published on 2021-12-13

Fetzer Vineyards Achieves Regenerative Organic Certification™ for Winery and 100 % of Estate Vineyards
The world's largest winery has become the fourth in the US to obtain a new environmental certification, according to the latest announcement from its owners, Fetzer Vineyards, in southern California, US media reports say. Officials have been told they will not be able to carry out their work.
Source: prnewswire.com
Published on 2021-12-13

Global fund managers well armed for 2022
Global investment managers are more resilient to competitive threats than traditional investors, a report from the financial consultancy Fitch Ratings has suggested, as the sector continues its efforts to tackle the impact of enhanced growth on the market.
Source: advisor.ca
Published on 2021-12-13

Global fund managers well armed for 2022 | Investment Executive
Global investment managers are more resilient to competitive threats than traditional investors, a report from the financial consultancy Fitch Ratings has suggested, as the sector continues its efforts to tackle the impact of enhanced growth on the market.
Source: investmentexecutive.com
Published on 2021-12-13

High prices create opportunity for renewable energy contracts
The price of electricity from a rooftop solar array has risen dramatically during the coronavirus pandemic, according to NFU Energy, the UK’s biggest energy supplier, in Northern Ireland, and the British National Grid (NFU) has said.
Source: fwi.co.uk
Published on 2021-12-13

Ivalua : New year procurement and services marketplace wishes 2022
Saving Matters has been asking tech providers about their ‘wishes’ for the year ahead, which they’d like to see in the future. But what does this mean for those who want to make predictions about the markets evolve?
Source: spendmatters.com
Published on 2021-12-13

Lawyers launch guidance on greenwashing
Greenwashing is a growing problem in the hospitality industry, according to the Energy & Environment Alliance (EEA). The BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker explains what it means for the industry and how to avoid accusations of environmental misleading claims.
Source: ttrweekly.com
Published on 2021-12-13

Non - financial reporting : preparing for take - off
Non-financial reporting is a key issue for companies across the UK, according to the chief executive of the FTSE 350, Susan Rigby, who explains why they are grappling with an ‘alphabet soup’ when it comes to sustainability.
Source: icaew.com
Published on 2021-12-13

Purpose At Work : How PepsiCo Expands Growth Boundaries Even As It Operates Within Planetary Boundaries .
PepsiCo, the world’s biggest food and beverage conglomerate, has announced a huge expansion of its global growth boundaries. But what does it mean for the planet and communities? The BBC's weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders.
Source: forbes.com
Published on 2021-12-13

Putting carbon offsets in perspective
Carbon offset credits have become increasingly popular as companies adopt new environmental standards. But what are they and why are these credits being issued? What is it and what is the impact of their actions on climate change? And what does it mean?
Source: eco-business.com
Published on 2021-12-13