News about greenwashing on 2022-02-22
Banks Have Spent $1 . 5 Trillion On Coal Since 2019
Climate change is a wicked problem that will require no small measures of trade-offs, losses, and market shocks, writes the BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker, chief executive of the UN climate change agency (UNWEF).
Source: oilprice.com
Published on 2022-02-22
Can cryptocurrency be ESG friendly ?
Crypto assets should be reviewed to assess the risks of governance, according to a leading investors’ lawyer for the cryptocurrency marketplace BetaCarbon, who has been involved in the development of the crypto-currency currency in Silicon Valley and Northern Ireland.
Source: investordaily.com.au
Published on 2022-02-22
Climate resolution forces RBC to reckon with greenwashing
Canadian Royal Bank of Scotland (RBC) has been accused of failing to tighten its criteria for sustainable finance in a bid to tackle environmental abuse and climate change in the country's economy, according to the National Observer.
Source: nationalobserver.com
Published on 2022-02-22
Democratising trade finance access to drive sustainable development
Welcome to Exporta Publishing & Events, a website owned by the publishers of British Broadcasting Corporation (BPC), which is based in London. Here is what you need to know about the personal data we collect about us and how we use it.
Source: gtreview.com
Published on 2022-02-22
Earth Talk : Podcasts on climate , environment abound
The BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world. This week we speak to Jane Mitchell, founder of BBC EarthTalk, who has created a series of environmental and climate podcasts, which aims to boost the economy.
Source: msn.com
Published on 2022-02-22
EarthTalk : Leading enviro podcasts
In our series of letters from African journalists, writer and columnist Jane Mitchell looks at some of the leading environmental podcasts out there these days. Here’s a look at the best ways to listen to their favourite topics - and why.
Source: gazettenet.com
Published on 2022-02-22
Editor letter : A new era for energy
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: investmentweek.co.uk
Published on 2022-02-22
Energy transition : Nuclear power should be part of the solution
In our series of letters from African journalists, the BBC’s Fuad Al-Zayer looks at why the European Union has labelled nuclear energy a green form of energy, which could threaten Europe's climate-neutrality goals.
Source: arabnews.com
Published on 2022-02-22
ESG Focus : Environmental Cost Of Fast Fashion
In our series of financial news, we look at the impact of the fast fashion business model on our environment and our environmental impacts, including climate change, and the challenges facing the global economy - and their impact on the environment. Each week we speak to the head of Federated Hermes.
Source: fnarena.com
Published on 2022-02-22
EU investment funds need overhaul to exploit single market , says report | Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide
The European Union’s investment funds industry is failing to meet its targets, a report has warned, as the bloc struggles to reach another financial crisis. They remain smaller than those in the United States, but they have little cross-border investment.
Source: hellenicshippingnews.com
Published on 2022-02-22
Financial think - tank calls for regulated ESG ratings in Britain | Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide
Environmental, social and governance funds should be regulated to protect investors, a report has warned, as the use of sustainability ratings continues to be increasingly growing in the UK, and could lead to the collapse of the global economy.
Source: hellenicshippingnews.com
Published on 2022-02-22
Financing disaster
The world’s biggest fossil fuel-funded bank, RBC, has announced plans to buy Canadian arm of one of Europe's largest banks, HSBC, in a bid to tackle the climate change crisis. Why is it so important?
Source: nationalobserver.com
Published on 2022-02-22
Follow these steps to travel sustainably in Costa Rica
The BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world. This week we speak to Ecotourism, which offers visitors the chance to explore places in nature in a non-invasive and sustainable manner. Here we answer some of the key questions.
Source: marketwatch.com
Published on 2022-02-22
Fossil fuel investors betting on climate failure
Oil and gas giant Shell has reported a sharp rise in revenue for the fourth quarter of 2021, according to the latest figures from the Royal Dutch Shell and BP annual earnings forecast for January and February, as the global climate change crisis continues.
Source: investmentweek.co.uk
Published on 2022-02-22
Global standards vs . local realities – how to make it work in hospitality ? Amongs
The sustainability agendas of hotels in the world are being considered by the BBC's Tony Blair. Here is a look at how they can be standardised and how sustainable hospitality is, and what does it mean for those who want it?
Source: hospitalitynet.org
Published on 2022-02-22
Hong Kong : SEHK updates Listing Rules to highlight the importance of whistleblowing and anti - corruption policies as part of good corporate governance among issuers
Hong Kong's stock exchange has published its latest corporate governance rules, including a proposal to promote whistleblowing and anti-corruption policies and systems. Here is the full text of the amendments announced on 1 January 2022.
Source: globalcompliancenews.com
Published on 2022-02-22
How to support your client ESG preferences and stay out of ASIC way
Australian investors are increasingly keen to invest in sustainable investments, according to a report from the Financial Advisory Service (FASEA). But why are some funds overstating their benefits? The BBC’s Jonathan Marcus explains.
Source: professionalplanner.com.au
Published on 2022-02-22
HR Magazine - Do you need to start asking about the environment in interviews ?
A new model for recruitment outsourcing has been launched by a company which aims to encourage environmental awareness to new employees and recruits. Climate 'lip service' stalls progress and leaves workers flats, says the company.
Source: hrmagazine.co.uk
Published on 2022-02-22
International Energy Week : fund managers flag short - term risks to renewable agenda
The world's biggest climate change conference, COP26, was "not as good as hoped", according to a leading environmental charity in the Geneva spending watchdog, the Guinness Sustainable Energy Fund, which runs the conference.
Source: investmentweek.co.uk
Published on 2022-02-22
Investegate |HSBC Bank plc Announcements | HSBC Bank plc : HSBC Bank plc 2021 Annual Report and Accounts 1 / 2
HSBC Bank plc has released the full text of its 2021 Annual Report and Accounts, which will be submitted to the National Security Mechanism (NSM) in January 2021. The RNS number is 4287C and is now available for inspection.
Source: investegate.co.uk
Published on 2022-02-22
Investegate |HSBC Holdings PLC Announcements | HSBC Holdings PLC : Annual Financial Report
HSBC Holdings PLC has announced a financial risk review for the first time in more than two decades. Here's what we learned about the risk appetite and how we manage our capital banking investments in 2021 and which risks our customers and organisation.
Source: investegate.co.uk
Published on 2022-02-22
Investegate |HSBC united kingdom Bank PLC Announcements | HSBC united kingdom Bank PLC : Annual Financial Report ( part 1 of 2 )
HSBC UK Bank plc has released the full text of its 2021 Annual Report and Accounts. The document is being submitted to the Financial Conduct Authority's National storage Mechanism. Here is what you need to know about us and why.
Source: investegate.co.uk
Published on 2022-02-22
INX Discuss Sustainable Development Goal Strategies at PRINT UV Conference
The world’s largest packaging firm is to become the first in the world to sponsor a global event to highlight the sustainability of print printing. Why is it so important to protect the environment and how could it be sustainable? They have been told.
Source: printingnews.com
Published on 2022-02-22
INX to Discuss Sustainable Development Goal Strategies and the Role of UV at PRINT UV Conference
The world’s biggest print industry has renewed its sponsorship to a leading environmental group. Why? Environmental policies are being increasingly threatened by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the company behind the printing industry.
Source: whattheythink.com
Published on 2022-02-22
Opinion : How can brands be frontrunners in solving for climate change beyond just greenwashing consumers ? | Opinion
Climate change is a global crisis, according to the author Harish Krishna, who has written an article about the impact of climate change on the world's economy and its impact on society. But why do we come together and stop the destruction?
Source: campaignindia.in
Published on 2022-02-22
Quick green gains unlikely , but Singapore carbon tax hike lays the right foundations : observers | News | Eco - Business
Singapore is one of the world’s largest economies, but it is still a threat to renewable energy, according to researchers.A leading Singaporean scientist says there is no evidence that the country is struggling to produce electricity from carbon-light hydropower.
Source: eco-business.com
Published on 2022-02-22
Report : Companies overhyping net zero commitments
There are growing concerns about the environmental impacts of climate change in the UK and the United States, according to a new report published by the US and Canada's Environmental Protection Agency (Ecovi) in January. Why does this happen?
Source: complianceweek.com
Published on 2022-02-22
Scorched Earth
In our series of letters from African journalists, Zeinab Mohammed looks at how the Middle East and North Africa will be affected by climate change, writes the BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker, who is leading the region to a crisis.
Source: foreignaffairs.com
Published on 2022-02-22
Social unicorns : Let measure business success in impact , not dollars
A new type of unicorn is being born, according to a leading Silicon Valley businessman. But what does it mean for the environmental impact of 10x revenue, and what is it like for investors to be able to make their profits more sustainable?
Source: smartcompany.com.au
Published on 2022-02-22
The Recorder - Hearing reopening on proposed memorial forest reserve in Ashfield
A company which plans to build a memorial to an ancient hillside has been told it will not respond to complaints from its owners who claimed the company’s notification was inadequate, the Conservation Commission has said. However, it is not expected to reopen its hearing.
Source: recorder.com
Published on 2022-02-22
Ubisoft drops plan to hold Rainbow Six Siege major in United Arab Emirates
The world's largest video game maker Ubisoft has announced that it will move a major held in the United Arab Emirates to another regional event, with the exact location yet to be determined. The BBC has learned about the decision to move the event to the UAE.
Source: pcgamer.com
Published on 2022-02-22
Understanding What Went Wrong With the Cattle Markets | Heritage Radio Network
The BBC's Heritage Radio Network is looking at ways to tackle the threat posed by the coronavirus lockdown in the UK and Northern Ireland, according to a leading conservationist and radio broadcaster, Mike Callicrate, who has been speaking to the BBC.
Source: heritageradionetwork.org
Published on 2022-02-22