News about greenwashing on 2022-02-15
As TotalEnergies Profits Soar , the Rest of Us Suffer
The world’s biggest oil and gas giant, Total, is facing a massive financial crisis. But what does it mean for Africa and the rest of the world, asks the BBC's Charity Migwi and Omar Elmawi .
Source: thenews-chronicle.com
Published on 2022-02-15
Banks and investors have given trillions to coal , despite many signing onto net zero pledges
In our series of letters from African journalists, climate change activists asks whether the world’s financial institutions have spent more than $1.5 trillion a year on coal plants and bonds in order to tackle the threat posed by global warming.
Source: msn.com
Published on 2022-02-15
BNPP , UBS , StanChart join carbon credit trading platform
Three of the world's biggest banks have joined a new initiative to help companies shift to net zero greenhouse gas emissions from carbon credits to voluntary settlements in the carbon market, according to the Financial Conduct Authority (CBI).
Source: ifre.com
Published on 2022-02-15
BP CEO Says Oil and Gas Giant Is a Greening Company , Refutes Greenwashing Accusations – NBC 5 Dallas - Fort Worth
Oil giant BP says it's planning to become a net-zero company by the year 2050 if burning natural gas rather than coal reduces its carbon emissions, according to its chief executive advising the corporation on climate change.
Source: nbcdfw.com
Published on 2022-02-15
BP CEO Says Oil and Gas Giant Is a Greening Company , Refutes Greenwashing Accusations – NBC Chicago
Oil giant BP says it's planning to become a net-zero company by the year 2050 if burning natural gas rather than coal reduces its carbon emissions, according to its chief executive advising the corporation on climate change.
Source: nbcchicago.com
Published on 2022-02-15
BP CEO Says Oil and Gas Giant Is a Greening Company , Refutes Greenwashing Accusations – NBC Connecticut
Oil giant BP says it's planning to become a net-zero company by the year 2050 if burning natural gas rather than coal reduces its carbon emissions, according to its chief executive advising the corporation on climate change.
Source: nbcconnecticut.com
Published on 2022-02-15
BP CEO Says Oil and Gas Giant Is a Greening Company , Refutes Greenwashing Accusations – NBC Los Angeles
Oil giant BP says it's planning to become a net-zero company by the year 2050 if burning natural gas rather than coal reduces its carbon emissions, according to its chief executive advising the corporation on climate change.
Source: nbclosangeles.com
Published on 2022-02-15
BP CEO Says Oil and Gas Giant Is a Greening Company , Refutes Greenwashing Accusations – NBC10 Philadelphia
Oil giant BP says it's planning to become a net-zero company by the year 2050 if burning natural gas rather than coal reduces its carbon emissions, according to its chief executive advising the corporation on climate change.
Source: nbcphiladelphia.com
Published on 2022-02-15
Carbonplace : UBS , Standard Chartered , and BNP Paribas join CO2 offset trading platform
This is a full transcript of the latest batch of images released by the Incisive Business Media Limited (IP) which appears to have been published in the New London House newspapers. These are the full list of companies registered in England and Wales.
Source: businessgreen.com
Published on 2022-02-15
Climate Action : Back to States and Cities
US President Joe Biden says he is ready to refocus its efforts on climate change in the wake of the Paris Climate Accord. But what happens to those who want to change the way they are treated? The BBC’s Nathaniel St. Clair reports.
Source: counterpunch.org
Published on 2022-02-15
Do young advertising and PR executives in Asia mind working for big polluters ?
The number of young people looking to work for agencies with strong climate credentials has increased in the past year, according to an annual survey by the British Chamber of Commerce and Employment (CommsDeclare) and the University of Singapore.
Source: eco-business.com
Published on 2022-02-15
Fairmont Maldives Unveils Ambitious New Sustainability Lab
The Maldives is one of the world's largest environmental parks. But what is it like to recycle all plastic waste from the surrounding oceans, asks Tom de Castella, chief executive of a leading conservation agency in the country.
Source: elitetraveler.com
Published on 2022-02-15
Freeports in Scotland should result in a major economic boost
It is an opportunity now available thanks to the UK being no longer subject to rules of the EU, the bloc that makes Scotland a freeport, according to Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The BBC’s Jonathan Head looks at the challenges facing the Scottish government.
Source: telegraph.co.uk
Published on 2022-02-15
Greenpeace volunteers fish hundreds of plastic bottles from Glasgow River Clyde near Govan
A picture of bottles floating on top of the River Clyde has been released by a Greenpeace group which aims to reduce the amount of single-use plastic in the UK by at least 50% by 2025, according to the Scottish Environment Commission (SECC).
Source: glasgowtimes.co.uk
Published on 2022-02-15
Managing and harnessing data for a sustainable business
The world’s biggest greenhouse gas emissions summit, COP26, is expected to be held in Geneva later this year, according to a leading environmental charity. The BBC's Geeta Pandey looks at the impact of climate change.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Published on 2022-02-15
Marion MacCormick Guest View : Not oats so simple
It has been a busy year for the vegan industry, but this year's advertising campaigns have become increasingly controversial, writes the editor of the British Journal of Food and Drug Administration (J&A) in London, Penny Dale, on the issue.
Source: thescottishfarmer.co.uk
Published on 2022-02-15
Opinion : Tesla , EV Revolution Benefit From Polestar Super Bowl Ad
If you’re a fan of electric cars, it’s probably the biggest winner of the Super Bowl. But what does it mean for Tesla, and why is it worth millions of dollars to get their electric car in front of rivals?
Source: cleantechnica.com
Published on 2022-02-15
ownCloud is now climate neutral
Climate protection is a key part of our efforts to protect the environment and climate for our future generations, says environmental activist and business editor Jonathan Marcus, founder of cloud cloud.ownCloud.com, is one of the world’s largest emissions agency.
Source: owncloud.com
Published on 2022-02-15
Polestar Super Bowl ad elicits a plethora of responses from Twitterati
The Super Bowl adverts have become the buzzword in the US, according to the BBC’s weekly The What and Why columnist, Chris Stokel-Walker, who explains what they really do to promote their advertising skills.
Source: techstory.in
Published on 2022-02-15
Polestar takes a nice dig at Tesla and Volkswagen with its simple No Compromise Super Bowl commercial
This year’s Super Bowl has been a hugely anticipated event, with millions of viewers gathering in the US, across the world. But what does this mean for car makers? The BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker explains.
Source: paultan.org
Published on 2022-02-15
Proxy season preview 2022 : ESG - Growing importance , developments and Perspectives from stakeholders
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Source: lexology.com
Published on 2022-02-15
Restaurant Greenwashing Claims Under Investigation
Red Lobster has filed pleadings with the US High Court seeking to dismiss a lawsuit against the company over its sustainability statements. The BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker looks at the impact of environmental policies on the industry.
Source: natlawreview.com
Published on 2022-02-15
SNP trade union warns green freeports deal could undermine devolution
The Scottish Greens have joined a trade union in speaking out against plans to build two new green freeports on the border with Scotland, according to the party’s chief executive. They say they will be able to meet targets.
Source: pressandjournal.co.uk
Published on 2022-02-15
The Best Luxury Hotels for Sustainable Travel
The term “greenwashing” has become vague and impossible to codify, writes the BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker in a series of letters from business leaders looking at the challenges facing environmental activists and consumers. Why?
Source: departures.com
Published on 2022-02-15
The ESG Compliance Podcast - Episode 2 - Exploring ESG from the European Perspective with Tom Fox & Bryan Sillaman | Thomas Fox
This week's HARDtalk series profiles different business leaders from around the world. This is a full transcript of the European Environmental Governance Scheme, which aims to change the way the EU and the United States are regulated in their own ways.
Source: jdsupra.com
Published on 2022-02-15
Ukraine standoff to test market stability , says EU watchdog
The threat of a possible invasion by Russia of Ukraine has raised the risk of volatility in Europe's markets, according to the European Securities Authority (ESMA) and the Financial Crimes Commission (FMI) in Strasbourg, Germany.
Source: deccanherald.com
Published on 2022-02-15