News about greenwashing on 2021-12-16
We got it wrong : ANZ pledges to speed up mortgage approvals
The ANZ bank has warned its shareholders not to accept mortgages without undue hardship, amid a row over climate change and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the UK’s biggest lender, the Bank of Wales (ANZ).
Source: watoday.com.au
Published on 2021-12-16
A false solution ? How crypto mining became the oil industry new hope | Cryptocurrencies
Mining for cryptocurrency has a notoriously large carbon footprint, according to research by the University of Denver. The BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world, from Silicon Valley to the US, and from the globe.
Source: theguardian.com
Published on 2021-12-16
Africa insolvencies expected to increase faster
The risks of a growing number of insolvencies in the US during the pandemic have been revealed by the chief executive of insurance firm Allianz, Shane Shanley, which runs the company’s annual D&O report . Why?
Source: businessghana.com
Published on 2021-12-16
Back To Our Roots
When Thomas Coutts was founded in the early 1970s, it was the first private bank in Scotland to become a member of the Royal Bank of England (RBS) empire, which was once owned by the Scottish Duke of Argyll.
Source: heraldscotland.com
Published on 2021-12-16
Boards Still Not Walking The Talk On Climate Change
With the coronavirus pandemic and the latest variant of the Covid-19 lockdown, corporate executives are not doing as much to tackle climate change as their statements were revealed. But what do companies do about the issue and what they do?
Source: forbes.com
Published on 2021-12-16
DACH roundup : German fund industry manages €1 . 77trn for pensions
Germany has become the largest country in the world to manage pension provisions, according to a new report published by the country’s investment funds industry, Switzerland's National Asset Management Association (Nzam) has joined the Swiss National Investment Funds Association.
Source: ipe.com
Published on 2021-12-16
Daimler Says Sustainable Batteries Will Be a Marathon Struggle
The world’s biggest carmaker has warned of a shortage of key sources of battery being used in the coming decade, as the industry struggles to meet its growing demand for supplies of raw materials during the coronavirus lockdown, reports Bloomberg.
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
Published on 2021-12-16
EC developing certification to boost carbon farming but how should it be defined ?
Europe's carbon neutral ambitions have been revealed in a speech to the European Commission on the issue of greenhouse gas emissions and climate change in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, which has left thousands of people without fossil fuels.
Source: foodnavigator.com
Published on 2021-12-16
EU ETS speculation is political greenwashing
Another summit of the European Council will be held later this month. Here is a look at the challenges facing Europe's energy crisis and how it will affect the lives of millions of people across the world, including Greece and the Russian Gazprom.
Source: in.gr
Published on 2021-12-16
European energy policy makes the rich richer
It is a massive energy crisis and, if we do not take appropriate action, it will be ordinary citizens who pay the price. Yet they are not the ones to blame. The BBC’s Angela Merkel explains how the Russian and Gazprom are responsible.
Source: telegraph.co.uk
Published on 2021-12-16
Gas and nuclear : a lose - lose scenario for Eastern Europe
Eastern Europe's love affair with climate-wrecking fossil gas is one of the biggest challenges facing the European Union in recent years, according to a leading scientist at the University of Strasbourg, in London. The BBC explains why.
Source: euobserver.com
Published on 2021-12-16
Global sustainability bonds to surpass €1 trillion mark in 2 ...
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the global sustainability market has been revealed by the BBC's Financial Advisory Unit (MENAFN). Here, we look at the challenges facing the green bonds market and how it will become the most common used framework by issuers.
Source: menafn.com
Published on 2021-12-16
Golden age or greenwashing ? European plans to cut emissions meet a mixed response
The European Union’s plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% and become climate-neutral by 2050 have been described as a "greenwash" by some environmental observers, while others say they are increasingly concerned.
Source: upstreamonline.com
Published on 2021-12-16
Green Finance Is Fueling The ESG Boom
This year has been a record-breaking year for renewable energy projects, according to the Climate Bonds Initiative. The issuance of green bonds is forecast to reach an all-time annual high of 290GW this year, the CBI says.
Source: oilprice.com
Published on 2021-12-16
Green Investing Is Having Its Moment in the Sun . Can It Help Save the Planet ?
Climate change is a huge challenge for the world’s greenhouse gas economy, according to scientists at Queen's University. But what does it mean for Canadians and their neighbours, and who will pay for it all, asks the BBC.
Source: thewalrus.ca
Published on 2021-12-16
Greenwashing , EBITDAC and TAM Day
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic has been revealed in a BBC Radio 4 investigation by the Chartered Accounts and Auditors’ Association (ICAEW) on the UK’s financial services sector (EBITDAC) scheme, BBC Wales has learned.
Source: icaew.com
Published on 2021-12-16
Greenwashing : How to pick true ethical action over marketing spin – Investor Daily Knowledge Centre
Financial services professionals are being asked to help determine who is really doing a good job. Here’s what you need to know about the challenges of greenwashing and how they can be able to make their jobs easier for them.
Source: knowledgecentre.investordaily.com.au
Published on 2021-12-16
Here why we need climate protests : even if some think theyre annoying
Climate activists have been fighting corporate actions that threaten to destroy precious green space and accelerate global warming, writes the BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker, a climate protester who took part in Glasgow on 6 November 2021.
Source: theconversation.com
Published on 2021-12-16
Key Takeaways : People Places Planet : The Enforcement Angle Podcast Featuring SEC Kelly Gibson - Environment
Environmental enforcement is a key issue in the US, according to the environmental law firm Sidley, who has been leading the industry for more than two decades - and has now become the first to reveal how they are being regulated.
Source: mondaq.com
Published on 2021-12-16
Low Traffic Neighbourhood for East Oxford APPROVED
A decision to allow bollards to be placed on side roads in Oxford city centre is "vitally important", the county council leader has told the BBC. However, there may be some people who will be very disappointed if the decision is approved.
Source: oxfordmail.co.uk
Published on 2021-12-16
Porsche Vision Gran Turismo : More Than A Concept ?
It’s a time of year when you’re going to see the latest Porsche sports car being developed purely for the virtual space. But what does this mean for your driving experience, asks Chris Stokel-Walker, chief executive of Porsche AG.
Source: cleantechnica.com
Published on 2021-12-16
Review of 2021 : a year of crises and cop - outs …
This year was a very different year for the property industry, according to the BBC’s weekly Property Week. Here are some of the key things you need to know about the industry and their impact on the future of property markets in the UK and around the world.
Source: propertyweek.com
Published on 2021-12-16
Special Report : Tips From CIOs and Managers to Avoid Greenwashed Investments
This is a full transcript of the 2021 Climate Advisory Review (CalSTRS) which outlines the impacts of climate change on greenhouse gas emissions and environmental sustainability. Here is the full list of key facts about the changes.
Source: ai-cio.com
Published on 2021-12-16
Why my agency wont serve as an AOR for oil companies
The chief executive of the UK's biggest advertising firm, has called for a change in the way it deals with greenhouse gas emissions, which could lead to the collapse of nuclear power plants in Northern Ireland and the US .
Source: prweek.com
Published on 2021-12-16