News about greenwashing on 2022-03-14
Severe pressure will be put on forests , ecosystems in Nusantara and the rest of Kalimantan
In our series of letters from African journalists, British scientists and academics are speaking to the BBC about the country’s recent growth in environmental stability and its impact on the world's biodiversity. They asked us what they have learned about Indonesia.
Source: downtoearth.org.in
Published on 2022-03-14
A new exhibition debuts this week at Inverness Creative Academy
A new exhibition has been launched in Inverness to explore the impact of climate change in the Highlands and Islands, according to a Scottish arts charity, Circus Artspace, and the future of Orkney's economy.The BBC looks at the work.
Source: inverness-courier.co.uk
Published on 2022-03-14
Adidas Taps Traceability Platform TrusTrace to Help Back Up Sustainability Claims
TrusTrace has become the first company to trace products back to the material level in a bid to protect environmental safety. Why? Because it doesn’t always have enough evidence behind the product’s sustainability credentials.
Source: businessoffashion.com
Published on 2022-03-14
At a crossroads : Europe auto sector borrowers face change and the effects of events in Ukraine | White & Case LLP
Europe’s automotive sector has secured its highest annual issuance on Debtwire Par record, according to latest figures from the Financial Conduct Authority (Fed) and the Bank of Europe (Debwire) . Each of the key financial data shows a recovery in the industry during the coronavirus pandemic.
Source: jdsupra.com
Published on 2022-03-14
Banks Need Time Machines to Keep Climate Promises
The boss of Switzerland's largest bank, UBS, has warned that the bank needs time before it can reach its medium-term targets for greenhouse gas emissions in the next two decades, as the financial agency tries to tackle climate change.
Source: finews.com
Published on 2022-03-14
Community Scoop » Fight For Our Rivers , Fight For Our Future
This is a day of action against destructive projects, to reclaim the health of waters, and demand equitable and sustainable future of rivers, according to the International Maritime Society of Development (IPMSDL) in Perth, Australia. Why?
Source: community.scoop.co.nz
Published on 2022-03-14
Environmentalists Give in to Anti - Semitic Pressure Campaign , Cancel Israel Trip
A Jewish group has cancelled a series of trips to Israel after activists accused it of "greenwashing the conflict" and "providing legitimacy" to the Israeli state, reports say. They have been threatened with closure.. But what happened?
Source: freebeacon.com
Published on 2022-03-14
ESG roundup : Weak covenant can prevent ESG , climate focus
More than half of pension schemes in the UK say climate change risk will have the most material impact on their endgame journey, according to a survey of industry community community advisers and pensions professionals across the country. However, it is not enough.
Source: ipe.com
Published on 2022-03-14
Global regulators adopt plan for greenwashing , standards
The Spanish Securities Regulator (IOSCO) has announced a list of proposals to improve climate and sustainability reporting standards for stock exchange issuers in the UK and Canada, which could be published next year. They include environmental policies, environment safety and greenwashing.
Source: advisor.ca
Published on 2022-03-14
Industry Voice : Evaluating labelled bonds - a robust framework is key
The UK's sustainable debt market is growing rapidly, according to the latest figures from the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS). The Treasury estimates show a rise in issuance of green, social and sustainability bonds.
Source: investmentweek.co.uk
Published on 2022-03-14
Investor group urges aviation industry to curtail flight growth and scale up biofuels
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 2022-03-14
IOSCO 2022 Sustainable Finance Work Plan Strengthens The Organization Commitment To Increasing Transparency And Mitigating Greenwashing
Hong Kong's financial regulator has called on the regulatory community to step up its efforts to protect investors from climate change and environmental threats, following a meeting in February last year which was held at the International Securities Commission (IFRS) Board.
Source: mondovisione.com
Published on 2022-03-14
Microsoft Discourages Corporate Travel by Raising Own Carbon Fee 600 Percent
Microsoft is taking steps to cut carbon emissions by increasing its internal carbon fee, according to the company’s chief executive Steve Jobs. But what does this mean for employees at the technology giant and why is it going to become a greener company?
Source: skift.com
Published on 2022-03-14
New traceability technology aims to provide data on fashion supply chains in real time
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 2022-03-14
Science Based Targets Initiative Rethinking Approach to Fossil Fuels , Removing from List of Companies Taking Action While Sector - Guidance is Pending | Vinson & Elkins LLP
The Society of British Traders (SBTi) has announced it is developing guidance for the creation of science-based targets for certain GHG-intensive sectors, including oil and gas, in a bid to meet the Paris Agreement.
Source: jdsupra.com
Published on 2022-03-14
Sierra Club bows to anti - Israel activists and cancels trips to Israel
A California-based environmental group has cancelled its scheduled trips to Israel, according to a report in the Jewish News of Northern California, after anti-Israel activists claimed it was engaging in “greenwashing” by ignoring the Palestinians.
Source: jns.org
Published on 2022-03-14
Stand With Consumers To Truly Connect With Them
In our series of letters from African journalists, the BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles different brands from around the world. This week we speak to a range of brands that are making active choices to help consumers and finding authentic ways to connect around them.
Source: thedrum.com
Published on 2022-03-14
Sustainability or Spin ? Why Straight Facts Matter Most - Sustainable Brands
Consumers are confused about the quality of their products, according to a report by the Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA). The BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker explains how they can be able to keep confidence in brands.
Source: sustainablebrands.com
Published on 2022-03-14
The Green Building That Flunking New York Climate Law
In our series of letters from African journalists, writer and columnist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani looks at New York City’s skyscraper, One Bryant Park, which has a secret nuclear fusion lab inside, and reports on climate change.
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
Published on 2022-03-14
The massive disconnect between Big Oil words and actions , in data – People World
There’s a big disconnect between those four big oil companies, accounting for 10 percent of global carbon emissions since 1965, and how they talk about climate change in their words. Analysts in Japan have revealed how these companies talked about the issue.
Source: peoplesworld.org
Published on 2022-03-14
Tool for trust endorsed by adidas
The world's biggest fashion and retailer is launching a new technology that aims to ensure sustainability claims within the product packaging industry are not fully certified, according to the Swedish company behind the new TrusTrace certification system.
Source: innovationintextiles.com
Published on 2022-03-14
TrusTrace launches Certified Material Compliance with Adidas as first adopter
One of the world's biggest manufacturers has developed a new technology that aims to boost confidence among consumers in their products' sustainability journeys, including tracking the amount of material content they claim to be processed.
Source: just-style.com
Published on 2022-03-14
Voluntary carbon credit market Net - Zero Carbon
Carbon credits and offsets are the latest ways companies are buying carbon credits, according to a leading financial expert at Freight Waves, the BBC’s weekly The Boss series covering climate change and greenhouse gas emissions in the US.
Source: freightwaves.com
Published on 2022-03-14
Why climate change is on your banker mind
In our series of letters from African journalists, writer and columnist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani looks at why banks have become a crucial force in the fight against climate change. Here, she explains what the nexus is between banking and emissions.
Source: businessdailyafrica.com
Published on 2022-03-14
Why Growing Diamonds Using Captured Carbon Is The Next Frontier
The world’s biggest diamond maker, Aether Diamonds, has announced that it will become the first in the world to grow diamonds. But what does this mean for a company that aims to remove carbon from the atmosphere and make it more accessible?
Source: jckonline.com
Published on 2022-03-14