News about greenwashing on 2022-03-21
Academics call for fossil fuel industry ties to be cut
The fossil fuel industry has been accused of spreading climate disinformation, anti-climate lobbying and failing to align its core business practices with the demands of the industry, a campaign group has claimed. They are calling for universities to cut research ties.
Source: rte.ie
Published on 2022-03-21
AXS Investments Acquires Industry First - Ever Certified Carbon - Neutral ETF ( CHGX ) Expanding Its ETF and ESG Lineup
US investors are seeking a "crème de la crème" of environmental and sustainable investment exposures to buttress their portfolios, according to the company behind the acquisition of carbon-neutral funds - which has reached record levels.
Source: prnewswire.com
Published on 2022-03-21
Behind the Amazon Curtain
Exercise is a very dangerous job for those who want to exercise their muscles, especially when it comes to the stomach and skulls of people who have been taking part in the sporting events of this year's Olympics.
Source: libcom.org
Published on 2022-03-21
Bybit Named Best Crypto Exchange by CED 2022
This week’s winner of the Best Crypto Exchange Award at Crypto Expo Dubai 2022 has been revealed by a leading crypto-currency trader, Bybit, who has become the third most visited exchange in terms of web traffic in the world. Here is the story.
Source: macaubusiness.com
Published on 2022-03-21
East West Rail protest planned for Mayor Climate Change Event
Protests against a proposed railway route are being held in Bedford ahead of the Mayor of Bedfordshire David Cameron’s event to encourage greener communities to be able to live in their homes during the coronavirus lockdown.
Source: bedfordindependent.co.uk
Published on 2022-03-21
Equilibrium / Sustainability Venom harvesting raises fears over toad survival
Marcus Capone, a veteran of the US Navy Seals, has been accused of trying to save the toads' survival by harvesting venom for certain ailments. Now he is seeking treatments for mental illnesses. What is his claim?
Source: msn.com
Published on 2022-03-21
How Marketing Teams Can Tackle The Challenge That Is ESG
Environmental, social and corporate governance values are one of the biggest challenges facing marketing teams during the pandemic, writes Leeya Hendricks, the chief executive at Delta Capita. Here, she explains how they will influence boards’ thinking.
Source: forbes.com
Published on 2022-03-21
Icon : From Physicist To Impact Officer At A $44 Billion Investment Firm
When Jill Brosig launched the Icons of Impact programme at Harrison Street in New York last year, it was the first person to hold a new role in the company's new Environmental Group (Environmental Governance Group) - which aims to transform the world of real estate.
Source: forbes.com
Published on 2022-03-21
New IPCC - aligned reforestation programme provides carbon offset opportunity for SMEs
A new initiative has been launched to encourage holiday rentals to buy affordable woodland in Scotland to help tackle the impact of climate change on their wildlife and habitats, according to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HRW). .
Source: scottishbusinessnews.net
Published on 2022-03-21
New York healing mountain village
The annual Winter Carnival in New York is being held across the North Country for more than a century, writes the BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker, who has visited the famous Ice Palace in the Lake Flower village of Saranac Lake, which has been shaped by disease and suffering.
Source: bbc.com
Published on 2022-03-21
Regenerative Agriculture Taking Root
Regenerative agriculture is one of the most important technologies in the world, according to a new report from the British agrifood industry. The BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from different backgrounds and industries across the UK and Europe.
Source: agnews890.com
Published on 2022-03-21
SEC asks companies to divulge pollution and climate risks
New rules could require companies to update investors on how much pollution they’re pumping out, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said.A slew of companies have pledged to become carbon neutral in coming decades.The latest proposals have been published.
Source: theverge.com
Published on 2022-03-21
SEC climate disclosure plan presents challenge for banks
US President Joe Biden has announced a new climate change law which would require public companies to disclose their carbon emissions across its value chain. Here’s what happened to those affected by the Trump administration. Climate disclosures could be introduced in the US.
Source: americanbanker.com
Published on 2022-03-21
SEC proposes to require climate - related disclosures by companies
Companies could be required to disclose climate-related information in their audited financial statements, the US regulator has told the Financial Conduct Authority. The proposal is expected to be published later this year, according to the White House.
Source: accountingtoday.com
Published on 2022-03-21
SEC releases highly anticipated climate - related disclosure rule
The UK's climate change strategy has been given the go-ahead by the US regulators in a bid to tackle the impact of the global warming on the economy and its environmental impact on public sectors, according to reports from Washington Post.
Source: complianceweek.com
Published on 2022-03-21
SEC Unveils Sweeping Climate - Risk Disclosure Rule
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has voted to introduce a new framework for disclosures of carbon dioxide emissions, which could see companies and financial markets avoid reporting their incomes within the next two years.
Source: marketwatch.com
Published on 2022-03-21
Sierra Club reverses course , reinstating Israel trips after talking with Jewish groups
A Jewish environmental group has said it will reverse its decision to reconsider its trips to Israel in a bid to restore ties between the US and the Israeli neighbouring states in the region, which includes the California State Legislature and Sierra Club.
Source: jns.org
Published on 2022-03-21
Stores selling banned herbicide glyphosate will be fined , says Montreal mayor
The mayor of a Canadian city says it is "unacceptable" that the sale and domestic use of pesticides have been banned in the city of Montreal, despite reports that some outlets still have the weed killer Roundup on its shelves, according to local media.
Source: cbc.ca
Published on 2022-03-21
Sustainable packaging is here but who will pay for it ?
In our series of letters from African journalists, Waihiga Mwaura looks at how the world’s plastic packaging is affected by climate change and the impact on the environment, including the environmental impact of greener alternatives to waste and recycling.
Source: eco-business.com
Published on 2022-03-21
The Climate Science You Missed - BNN Bloomberg
Scientists say they are increasingly limited opportunities for a global life. The UN has warned that climate change could threaten the lives of millions of people. But what happens if the world fails to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions by 2050?
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
Published on 2022-03-21
The government wants companies to disclose their risks from climate change
Companies could be required to report on their climate risks, under new rules being proposed by the US Treasury. The BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker looks at how the changes are affecting investors' finances and the impact of severe weather events.
Source: cbsnews.com
Published on 2022-03-21
Universities must reject fossil fuel cash for climate research , say academics
University leaders in the US and the UK have written an open letter calling on university leaders to reject all funding from fossil fuel companies to conduct climate research.The letter draws a comparison to the tobacco industry and its disinformation campaigns. The BBC's Michael Mann reports.
Source: theguardian.com
Published on 2022-03-21
War Sows Client Doubts on Worth of ESG , JPMorgan Analyst Says
The arrival of war in Europe has some investment clients questioning whether money they’ve put towards environmental, social and governance goals is being well spent, according to a leading equity researcher. The BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world.
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
Published on 2022-03-21
We Are Not The Securities And Environment Commission - At Least Not Yet , SEC Commissioner Hester M . Peirce , March 21 , 2022
The chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a proposal to change the company’s disclosure regime. Here, he explains why he cannot support the proposed changes to the regulatory framework without harming investors and the economy.
Source: mondovisione.com
Published on 2022-03-21
Where are we heading with ESG ?
Companies are increasing their appetite for profits because of climate change, according to a new report from the Financial Advisory Council (FDI) in New York. Why does this change affect profitability and why is it so important?
Source: complianceweek.com
Published on 2022-03-21
Will SoCalGa use of hydrogen help fight climate change ?
Scientists say there’s an urgent need for the Southern California Basin to be turned into a dirty fuel, which makes millions of homes and businesses dependent on natural gas. But what is the impact of the gas on their homes?
Source: latimes.com
Published on 2022-03-21