News about greenwashing on 2022-04-29
Some staff have had a 30 % pay rise : Rising Stars attendees debate biggest industry challenges
A new London house has been built in the grounds of a block of flats, shops and apartments in south-east London. Here's what you need to know about the new house and how it is being managed by the Channel Company EMEA.
Source: channelweb.co.uk
Published on 2022-04-29
4Air Is Offering Private Aviation A Fresh Look At Sustainability
In our series of letters from African journalists, the BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world. This week we speak to Kennedy Ricci, chief executive of private jet company 4Air, who is piloting a new business that aims to reduce carbon emissions.
Source: forbes.com
Published on 2022-04-29
Alterations Provisions April 2022 - Green Loans Series , Part 3 – Green Loan Principles in Real Estate Finance | Cadwalader , Wickersham & Taft LLP
The Labour Maritime Authority (LMA) has published its guidance papers on the green loan market. Here, we look at the key components to qualifying as a real estate green project - and what does it mean for the economy?
Source: jdsupra.com
Published on 2022-04-29
Bank of America , Wells Fargo , Citigroup , and Goldman Sachs voted down climate resolutions
Climate change activists are increasingly trying to make changes to their own policies. But what does this mean for climate change, asks Tom de Castella, a former chief executive of the US energy giant, and why is the vote failed?
Source: vox.com
Published on 2022-04-29
California accuses ExxonMobil of deceiving public on hazards of plastics
The US government is to investigate a US petrochemical company over its alleged role in public deception over plastic pollution, it has been revealed. Environmentalists have warned that the industry is increasingly encouraging the development and use of plastic products.
Source: theguardian.com
Published on 2022-04-29
California investigating ExxonMobil over its plastics waste
The US government is to investigate a US petrochemical company over its alleged role in public deception over plastic pollution, according to the US state-run Environmental Protection Agency (EASA) and the Western Plastics Association (WPA) in the United States.
Source: cbsnews.com
Published on 2022-04-29
Can tech help hold climate polluters to their net - zero pledges ?
Scientists say they are trying to cut through net-zero emissions - but could new technology help curb 'greenwashing' opportunities among climate activists, researchers say. They say it's the "mothership where people come when you think about net zero".
Source: news.trust.org
Published on 2022-04-29
Canada Goose Settles Lawsuit Over Misleading Sustainability - Centric Ads
The owners of Canada Goose have agreed to dismiss a class action case against the company which claims it illegally produces fur-trimmed jackets for its buzzy parka, according to their lawyers, in New York, on Wednesday.
Source: thefashionlaw.com
Published on 2022-04-29
Compostable packaging : Environment Ministry urges cautious approach
Campaigners are calling for a "cautious approach" to compostable products because they devalue their final product, according to the environment agency WasteminZ, BBC News Scotland has learned. However, the packaging could be decomposed very slowly.
Source: rnz.co.nz
Published on 2022-04-29
First - ever Online Marketplace for Upcycled Products
A new online marketplace for upcycled goods made by small British and Irish brands is being launched in a bid to encourage shoppers to find truly sustainable local brands amidst the sea of high street greenwashing. Here are some of the benefits.
Source: pressreleases.responsesource.com
Published on 2022-04-29
Greenwashing Lawsuits Against Canada Goose , Allbirds Reach End – Sourcing Journal
Canada Goose has agreed to pay its own fees and costs to settle a legal dispute over its fur industry practices, it has been revealed by the BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker. Why has the row broken out in recent months?
Source: sourcingjournal.com
Published on 2022-04-29
Greenwashing Spurs Call to Give EU Bondholders Legal Protection
The European Union’s green bond rules could be changed by a new law enforcement system, according to research from the European University Institute in Brussels. Why does this change mean investors should be fined for infringing their duties?
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
Published on 2022-04-29
How Could the Mining Industry Decarbonize by 2030 ?
The mining industry is getting on board with environmental initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions by 2030, according to a report from the BBC's Global Climate Change correspondent Larry Madowo. Mining is the latest phase of the process.
Source: azomining.com
Published on 2022-04-29
HSBC biggest investor calls for bank to be split up
HSBC has rejected plans for a break-up of its Hong Kong business, which could bring an end to the bank’s fortunes in the UK and China.The bank has been accused by British MPs of “abetting” Beijing's authoritarian crackdown.
Source: telegraph.co.uk
Published on 2022-04-29
INTERVIEW : Higg director says climate change wont wait for perfect eco measuring tool
The fashion industry is being given a new way of measuring the environmental impact of their products and products, according to the company's sustainability body, Higg. Why is it so controversial and why does it really matter to businesses?
Source: just-style.com
Published on 2022-04-29
isla and davies tanner announce strategic partnership
Two organisations have announced a partnership to promote climate change in the event industry, which aims to boost the sustainability of events and businesses in Scotland and the UK, in an attempt to change the way they communicate about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Source: conference-news.co.uk
Published on 2022-04-29
Kingpins Holds First In - Person Event Since 2019
A denim show has returned to Amsterdam for its first in-person show in more than two years, making it the world's largest ever show to be held in a former sugar factory in the Netherlands during the coronavirus lockdown, it has been revealed.
Source: apparelnews.net
Published on 2022-04-29
Litigation and Enforcement Impact of the SEC Proposed Rules on Climate - Related Disclosure | Bracewell LLP
The proposed rules on climate-related disclosure are being considered by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a bid to increase the risk of enforcement and litigation, according to analysis by analyst Bracewell Insights .
Source: jdsupra.com
Published on 2022-04-29
New traceability panel invests more than £1 million in supply chain innovations
A panel has been set up to help ensure the cotton supply chain is better protected against false environmental claims, according to a report from the UK's biggest textile wholesaler - Better Cotton (B&S) and Marks & Spencer.
Source: logisticsmanager.com
Published on 2022-04-29
Nicklaus : Socially conscious investing is booming . Will it continue to ?
Larry Swedroe, the chief research officer at Buckingham Strategic Wealth, has written a series of books about passive investment strategies. Here’s what happened to David Nicklaus, who has been advising clients through the first two ways.
Source: stltoday.com
Published on 2022-04-29
Plant a tree to save the world on Arbor Day ? It a little more complicated than that .
A new report has revealed that Earth is currently losing its forests at an alarming rate. Scientists are warning that a growing number of trees could be destroyed by climate change. But what does this mean for the world?
Source: msn.com
Published on 2022-04-29
Restoring damaged land key to climate , biodiversity goals
Farmers are increasingly struggling to control the world's agricultural land, according to the chief executive of the US Chamber of Commerce, John Orr. The agriculture industry is being divided by two extremes, and they are not getting enough control.
Source: japantoday.com
Published on 2022-04-29
SEC ESG Impact on Companies Enforcement and Litigation Risks
The new rules on climate-related disclosure are being considered by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Here is a look at the impact these changes will have on companies’ enforcement and litigation risks, and how they will affect their value chain.
Source: natlawreview.com
Published on 2022-04-29
SEC OCIE Releases 2022 Examination Priorities for Investment Advisers , Broker - Dealers , and Other Financial Industry Professionals | Lowenstein Sandler LLP
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published its priorities for 2022, which will focus on advisers to private funds and environmental, social, and governance. Here is the full list of key areas being considered by the examination watchdog.
Source: jdsupra.com
Published on 2022-04-29
Skadden Insights Roundup - April 2022 | Skadden , Arps , Slate , Meagher & Flom LLP
The US Treasury has announced a series of new regulations aimed at protecting investors from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and the threat posed by climate-related disclosures and cybersecurity risks. These rules are being published in the US.
Source: jdsupra.com
Published on 2022-04-29
Sodexo Announced Plans to Make 42 % of University Menu Items Plant - Based by 2025
The world's biggest food-service giant, Sodexo, aims to reduce their carbon emissions by 35% by 2025. But what does this mean for the environment and the environmental impact of plant-based foods, asks Tom de Castella.
Source: msn.com
Published on 2022-04-29
The Nashville Ledger
The US authorities are investigating a leading petrochemical company over its alleged role in public deception about plastic pollution, according to reports from the US state of California.The company is being investigated by the Attorney General Rob Bonta, who says the industry has encouraged the development of plastic products.
Source: tnledger.com
Published on 2022-04-29
Wading through the ESG noise | Money Management
Financial advisers are being urged to explain their clients’s needs when it comes to investing. But what exactly do they need to know about these terms and what does it mean for the financial adviser, asks Chris Stokel-Walker.
Source: moneymanagement.com.au
Published on 2022-04-29