News about greenwashing on 2022-06-10
Put your money where your mouth i : Fashion brands must be held to account on climate crisis , say experts
A panel of global experts has called on big fashion brands to put their money where your mouth is. The BBC's Lucy Boyle looks at the impact of fast fashion on Ghana and the environmental impact on the country. Here is a full transcript.
Source: msn.com
Published on 2022-06-10
Ameriprise Blasts Overpriced Green Bonds , Prefers Oil Drillers
Demand for green bonds is increasing, according to a leading financial advisory agency which has taken over $1.3 trillion (£1.4bn) in the last three years, it has been revealed. Financial analysts have warned that investors are more likely to make money.
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
Published on 2022-06-10
BaFin to tackle greenwashing but guidelines on hold
The German financial regulator has decided to continue its efforts to tackle greenwashing in the wake of the raids of Deutsche Bank and the Bank of Germany (DWS) offices in Frankfurt and Frankfurt on Tuesday, according to a spokesperson for the regulator.
Source: ipe.com
Published on 2022-06-10
Chubb Not Declaring Itself Net Zero , CEO Greenberg Says
The chief executive of Chubb Energy has warned insurers to brace for greenwashing lawsuits on the horizon against D&O insureds and officers themselves, amid growing underwriting problems linked to litigation trends. Why?
Source: insurancejournal.com
Published on 2022-06-10
Commitment to sustainability : Personas & recommendations for Swissôtel
Swissôtel is one of the world’s biggest luxury hotels, with a growing number of green people, according to research from the Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL), which aims to promote sustainability in the hospitality industry.
Source: hospitalitynet.org
Published on 2022-06-10
Does ethical investing really make a difference ?
New Zealand has signed a co-operation deal on climate change with California, which opened up opportunities for the sharing of information, experiences and research in reducing emissions. Here, we speak to Katrina Shanks, the chief executive of Financial Advice.
Source: stuff.co.nz
Published on 2022-06-10
DWS stands by ESG agenda despite greenwashing claims
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: professionaladviser.com
Published on 2022-06-10
Ecosia gets a new look as it gears up for an era of green search
The BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world. This week we speak to Ecosia, the search engine for climate action, which says it is growing global usage to 20 million monthly active users and is now serving half a billion searches each month.
Source: businessghana.com
Published on 2022-06-10
From China to India , Asia braces for EU plan to kill fast fashion - Nikkei Asia
In our series of letters from African journalists, Zeinab Tricia Nwaubani looks at the challenges facing the world's biggest textile industry in a row over how much yarn it contains, and how long it is being kept.
Source: asia.nikkei.com
Published on 2022-06-10
Goldman Sachs Facing SEC Probe of ESG Funds in Asset Management
Goldman Sachs is facing a US investigation into its funds offering investments using environmental, social and governance criteria, it has been reported.The Wall Street Journal reports that the firm is being investigated by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
Published on 2022-06-10
How Shein Gatecrashed Fashion Sustainability Show
Fashion’s climate change crisis has opened the door for more critical and challenging conversations, according to a report from the fashion industry. The BBC's Laura Ashley looks at the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the industry and its environmental impact.
Source: businessoffashion.com
Published on 2022-06-10
How Some Companies May be Blue - washing Sustainable Claims
Consumer protection authorities in the United States are warning that 70% of sustainability claims could be exaggerated, misleading or false, according to a study by Beauty Heroes, one of the world’s biggest fashion retailers, and the International consumer protection network.
Source: cosmeticsandtoiletries.com
Published on 2022-06-10
Jarkesy and climate disclosure : how far will the courts go in constraining the administrative state ? | Cooley LLP
In our series of letters from African journalists, academics and lawyers examine the impact of Jarkesy v. SEC and the proposed climate rules on the future of the US Treasury Authority (SEC) in the next few years. These are the key topics for the debate.
Source: jdsupra.com
Published on 2022-06-10
Last Word : Where NBR headed ?
In our series of letters from African journalists, the BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker looks at how the National Business Review (NBR) has changed since the start of the decade, and how it has been changing since it was launched last month.
Source: nbr.co.nz
Published on 2022-06-10
POET signs on to carbon capture pipeline plan
A US company has announced plans to carry out a major carbon-capture project in the US state of Texas, which it hopes will generate carbon dioxide emissions from underground pipelines within the next few years, writes the BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker.
Source: listen.sdpb.org
Published on 2022-06-10
Renewable energy credits overestimate companie carbon emissions . | Data Center Knowledge | News and analysis for the data center industry
In our series of letters from African journalists, writer and columnist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani looks at the challenges facing climate change in the UK and the world's biggest economy. They explain why they are struggling to meet targets.
Source: datacenterknowledge.com
Published on 2022-06-10
Rule , Form Amendments Enhance ESG Investment Disclosures
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed a range of rules and reporting forms to allow investors to provide additional information about their environmental, social, and governance investment practices. This is the first proposal to be published by the SEC.
Source: natlawreview.com
Published on 2022-06-10
The Ethical Investor : How a fundie deals with big ESG claims , and three stocks that walk the talk
Stockhead says it is disappointed at the overall integrity of a list of companies making net zero climate claims that are not backed by action, according to new evidence published by the New Climate Institute (NCI) in New York, on Wednesday.
Source: stockhead.com.au
Published on 2022-06-10
The Greenwashing Crackdown Has Just Begun
The Germans are setting an example in sustainable finance, according to a leading investment officer from Japan's Sustainable Development Group (SDG Impact Japan) chief executive, Sasja Beslik, headed by sustainability agency SDG, Japan.
Source: finews.com
Published on 2022-06-10
The Long Run launches two FREE online sustainability courses for travel businesses
The coronavirus pandemic has left the travel industry struggling to meet its environmental needs, according to a leading conservation collective. The BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker looks at how the industry is coping with the impact of climate change.
Source: hospitalitynet.org
Published on 2022-06-10
What Is ESG Role As A Market
The use of corporate investment funds, known as Environmental Security Governance, has been widely used in the media and public spaces since the start of the pandemic. But what does this mean for the investment community and the investors' attitudes towards sustainability?
Source: forbes.com
Published on 2022-06-10