News about greenwashing on 2022-01-20
This isnt a label we wish to keep : Intrepid rectifies as world largest travel B Corp – Travel Weekly
The boss of a British tour operator has said he wants to pass the baton to the B Corporations because of its environmental and social performances, which it says are being maintained by public transparency and legal accountability to balance profits.
Source: travelweekly.com.au
Published on 2022-01-20
A Culture Shift To Measurable Sustainability
Environmental sustainability targets are hampering progress, according to a new report. But what does it mean for the environment and its impact on the economy and the global environment, asks the BBC's Green Rush correspondent Jonathan Marcus. Why?
Source: forbes.com
Published on 2022-01-20
Acting now on climate change is Canada best financial bet | Canada National Observer : News & Analysis
Climate change is a threat to Canada’s financial stability, according to the Bank of Canada and the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) in the New York Times newspaper. Why does climate change cause unexpected losses?
Source: nationalobserver.com
Published on 2022-01-20
Advisors overestimate their RI knowledge
The majority of Canadian financial advisors have expressed concerns about a lack of standards when it comes to responsible investment, according to an industry body which advises investment funds in the country's securities administrators (SECs).
Source: advisor.ca
Published on 2022-01-20
Advisors overestimate their RI knowledge | Investment Executive
The majority of Canadian financial advisors have expressed concerns about a lack of standards when it comes to responsible investment, according to an industry body which advises investors on their investments in the US and Northern Ireland.
Source: investmentexecutive.com
Published on 2022-01-20
America has a manure problem , and the miracle solution being touted isnt all that it seems | Farming
Manure is a huge problem on American farms, but why is it so important to manage waste and reduce greenhouse gas emissions on livestock animals? The BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker looks at the challenges of manure agriculture.
Source: theguardian.com
Published on 2022-01-20
At a plantation in Central Africa , Big Oil tries to go net - zero
In our series of letters from African journalists, writer and columnist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani looks at why the world is struggling to reach climate targets by using carbon credit markets, but what does it mean for those who want to cut their emissions?
Source: news.mongabay.com
Published on 2022-01-20
Biden BBB break up
This is a full transcript of Politico Pro Energy’s morning news. Here are some of the things you need to know about the climate change debate in the US. TOP STORIES - A selection of your favourite topics for this week's Morning Energy.
Source: politico.com
Published on 2022-01-20
Business Scoop » Intrepid Recertifies As The World Largest Travel B Corporation
The UK’s largest travel company has become the latest B Corporation to be recognised as a B Corp following the coronavirus pandemic. The BBC has learned about the impacts of the Covid-19 lockdown and how it managed to cope with its challenges.
Source: business.scoop.co.nz
Published on 2022-01-20
Exclusive : Koio tackles regenerative agriculture with sneaker launch
In our series of letters from African journalists, we'll be able to read a few of the stories you might have heard about the British soldiers who killed their wife and husbands in the 1970s and 80s .
Source: glossy.co
Published on 2022-01-20
Farm 255 successor , Farm Burger , returns farm - to - table dining to Athens
A restaurant in the US state of Georgia is returning to its newest location in a bid to reroute its food system to an ecosystem, says its co-owner Jason Mann and his business partner George Frangos, who has been behind the restaurant’s closure.
Source: redandblack.com
Published on 2022-01-20
Gas set for inclusion in EU Taxonomy , but conditions apply [ Gas in Transition ]
This week's gas in transition newspaper contains a full transcript of the proposed inclusion of natural gas power plants in the European Union’s taxonomy regulation. A further two weeks, the issue will be published by Andreas Walstad.
Source: naturalgasworld.com
Published on 2022-01-20
HR Magazine - Climate lip service stalls progress and leaves employees flat
Employers are using social media channels to fire out branding statements highlighting commitment and opposition to issues such as the climate crisis, according to a new report. Why is this growing trend and what does it mean for employees and staff?
Source: hrmagazine.co.uk
Published on 2022-01-20
Is the GCC ready to embrace sustainable finance ?
The financial services sector has been marking a significant milestone in its efforts to tackle the impact of climate change. The BBC's Oliver Wyman looks at how the industry is coping with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and how it is being managed.
Source: atlanticcouncil.org
Published on 2022-01-20
Mining top 10 ESG trends for 2022
Mining companies are increasingly concerned about their role in the net-zero transition to a zero-carbon economy, according to research by the Financial Advisory Group (EIU) and Environmental Responsibility (Environmental Security Group) in Silicon Valley.
Source: mining.com
Published on 2022-01-20
More than 450 scientists urge agencies to drop fossil fuel clients
A letter written by the chief executive of advertising agency Edelman has called for the government to drop all fossil fuel clients that plan to expand their production of oil and gas, and end work with all companies that perpetuate climate deception, instead focus on uplifting the true Climate solutions.
Source: thedrum.com
Published on 2022-01-20
Single - Use Plastic Bans May Lead to Unintended Environmental Consequences , Experts Say
Canada’s new single-use plastic ban is a step closer to the end of the year, according to new regulations announced by the city of Vancouver. But what does this mean for environmental activists and business owners, asks Chris Stokel-Walker.
Source: theepochtimes.com
Published on 2022-01-20
Sustainable Taxonomy Should Help Mitigate Greenwashing
The European Commission has published a proposal to label greenhouse gases and nuclear energy as "sustainable" in its sustainable investing strategy, which has been criticised by environmental activists across the world during the coronavirus lockdown in March.
Source: businessinsider.com
Published on 2022-01-20
The Ensemble Edit : Six cool things to have on your radar this weekend
This week we’ll be able to find out more about Auckland’s fashion scene and the legacy of photographer Fiona Clark, who captured Auckand's queer scene in the 1970s - and explain why she was inspired by her work.
Source: stuff.co.nz
Published on 2022-01-20
Top bakery trends 2022 revealed
British Baker is to take a deep dive into the trends likely to come out on top in 2022 and beyond, according to the BBC’s weekly The Boss series. What does this mean for the future of baked goods and what might happen?
Source: bakeryinfo.co.uk
Published on 2022-01-20
Trash is a burning question with mixed answers in some Mass . towns
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has declared incinerators as renewable, according to a leading environmental campaigner. But what does this mean for the environment and the climate, asks the BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker .
Source: wbur.org
Published on 2022-01-20