News about greenwashing on 2022-03-30
A Castoff Bumper Leads to a Literary Autobiography of Plastic
A woman who found a plastic bumper on her daily dog walks has published her first book, which reveals how she changed her mind about plastics to the world of consumerism, writes Nano Riley from Nightboat Books, in New York, US.
Source: sej.org
Published on 2022-03-30
ANZ , Qantas in WA carbon farming push for biofuels
Australian airline Qantas has signed a deal with Australia’s ANZ Asset Management Corporation (ANZ) to promote greenhouse gas emissions, which could create hundreds of jobs and create jobs for aviation fuels.Qantas says it will become the first foreign carrier to join the partnership.
Source: afr.com
Published on 2022-03-30
Asian banks good at selling green finance , falling short on decarbonisation efforts : report
The International Energy Agency (ARE) has published a new study into Asia’s banks, which says they have no policies to phase out coal lending, despite being told that the global warming cannot exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius if the region is to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Source: eco-business.com
Published on 2022-03-30
Awarding of prestigious prize reignites criticism of new BNP Paribas headquarters
The new headquarters of one of the world’s largest architectural firms has been named best business centre at the Cannes International Architects Awards (RTBF) in February, which sparks criticism from environmentalists and activists in Belgium.
Source: thebulletin.be
Published on 2022-03-30
EU wants to force fashion firms to make clothes more durable and recyclable
The European Union has announced a green deal aimed at cutting the amount of waste it uses to recycle household goods, including clothes and washing machines.The EU executive wants to cut the use of recycled content in their products.
Source: theguardian.com
Published on 2022-03-30
Farmland LP Completes Second Fund , Raises Over $130 Million
US farming giant Farmland LP has announced the closing of its second fund, raising more than $130 million in equity capital from individual investors and clients of registered investment advisors. The company has said the proceeds will be used to continue to invest in organic farms in the US.
Source: wfmz.com
Published on 2022-03-30
Fashion Brands Face EU Sustainability Crackdown
Fashion is a key part of Europe’s efforts to tackle climate change, according to the European Commission, as the bloc tries to increase the number of households and businesses responsible for the environment and greenhouse gas emissions in the world..
Source: businessoffashion.com
Published on 2022-03-30
Gas is not green - DiEM25 Communications
The European Union has banned fossil gas from entering the EU’s sustainable investment strategy, which could lead to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by the end of the century. The BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker looks at the impact on climate change.
Source: diem25.org
Published on 2022-03-30
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Source: newsnow.co.uk
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New EU Rules Seek to Curb Fast Fashion
The European Union has proposed new rules for how long a product should last, including washing machines and toasters, as part of efforts to reduce the amount of recycled clothes the bloc uses to recycle their waste and recycling products.
Source: ecowatch.com
Published on 2022-03-30
Oil and Gas Industry Hypocrisy Laid Bare By Russia War on Ukraine - Union of Concerned Scientists
The oil and gas industry is trying to have it both ways, writes the BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker at the White House, where he looks at how the industry responds to the crisis in Ukraine and why it is being threatened.
Source: blog.ucsusa.org
Published on 2022-03-30
OpEd : Financings Hinge on Effective ESG Due Diligence
Environmental, social and governance matters are increasingly being considered as a focus for stakeholders across the financial sector, according to new research from the Royal Society of Fiscal Studies. The environmental and social affairs (Environmental and Social Governance) - which is often referred to as "sustainable debt", is one of the most
Source: thedeal.com
Published on 2022-03-30
Profit and Russian gas do not stink
The sanctions imposed by the US and the UK on Russia's oil markets are a huge threat to the global economy, according to analysts from India and China. The BBC looks at the challenges facing the Russian oil market. Why?
Source: in.investing.com
Published on 2022-03-30
Questions and Answers on EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles
Текстiel is de commodity in almost every household in the world. Deze item contains essentials, chemicals en synthetic waste - e n o l i r ie ' . De g u ij t eels , belonging à é j y
Source: europa-nu.nl
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The nation finding peace underwater
South African scuba diveer Magmoet Ndhlovu has become the only black guest on the boat. She says she's a passionate advocate for equal access to the water, but she doesn't want to be alone in the ocean.
Source: bbc.com
Published on 2022-03-30
The unsustainable secret of almost half of Australia sustainable funds
In our series of letters from African journalists, writer and columnist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani considers why investment in fossil fuels is a sustainable practice, and how it can be handled by investment managers. Here, he explains.
Source: smh.com.au
Published on 2022-03-30
Voluntary fashion initiatives and certifications enable greenwashing
Fashion certification schemes failed to hold sufficiently high standards, all lack accountability, and all are procrastinating on progress, a new report says, as it tries to tackle the harms of the modern fashion industry during the pandemic.
Source: just-style.com
Published on 2022-03-30
What Happens when they Leak ?
We'll have another update for you on Google's analytics service. Here are some of the steps you need to take to ensure you are able to access the information on the site without being asked to check if you're a user of Google.
Source: wortfm.org
Published on 2022-03-30
What is fast fashion ? Your guide to avoiding unethical brands
This year's Earth Month is being marked with a change in the name of "fast fashion", according to the latest UN report on climate change and environmental impacts of fast fashion. But what does it mean for the environment? And what is it really?
Source: marieclaire.co.uk
Published on 2022-03-30