News about greenwashing on 2022-07-04
SK Innovation green transformation has high potential for success
A South Korean petrochemicals company says it has a "very high potential for eventual success" in the transition to renewable energy, according to researchers at the University of Arizona, Arizona State University and Harvard School of Management. But why?
Source: koreaherald.com
Published on 2022-07-04
Business Innovation Expo will include advice on reducing carbon footprint
Businesses in Southampton are being asked to prepare their sustainability reports for the first time in more than a decade, as part of an international environmental exhibition in Portsmouth, which takes place next month. Why does this work?
Source: dailyecho.co.uk
Published on 2022-07-04
Catalyst Cloud earns carbon zero certification for datacentres and company
A cloud provider in New Zealand has become the first in the country to provide carbon-zero cloud computing services to reduce their carbon emissions, according to a new report from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Atea) on Wednesday. Climate change restrictions are being eased.
Source: reseller.co.nz
Published on 2022-07-04
Chief Scientist invites external experts to explore five global challenges tackled by CIFOR - ICRAF
Scientists have been invited to share their understanding of the challenges facing the world's forests during a science week in Kenya and Bogor, Indonesia, in June 2022, according to the BBC. Climate change and climate change are among the key themes.
Source: worldagroforestry.org
Published on 2022-07-04
Coca - Cola among brands greenwashing over packaging , report says
Claims about plastic packaging being eco-friendly made by big brands are misleading consumers, a campaign group says.The BBC looks at the latest findings of the industry's leading environmental campaigners.A report reveals that claims are made with little proof about how the products address the pollution crisis.
Source: nationalobserver.com
Published on 2022-07-04
Corporate greenwashing is undermining united kingdom preparation for climate shocks , EA chair warns
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 2022-07-04
Environment Agency chair raises concerns on widespread greenwashing
Businesses are being accused of giving a false impression they are addressing the climate crisis, the UK’s environment secretary is to warn ahead of next year's Greening Investment Annual Forum in Aberdeen, which will be held next month.
Source: farminguk.com
Published on 2022-07-04
Environment Agency chief criticises greenwashing deception
The environment secretary has warned that almost £650bn of public and private infrastructure investment planned by 2030 is at risk unless urgent action is taken to protect buildings from climate change, it has been claimed, amid growing concerns.
Source: eandt.theiet.org
Published on 2022-07-04
Environment Agency chief hits out at greenwashing by businesses
Businesses are being warned that they are failing to address the climate crisis until it is too late, according to a former environment secretary. Howard Boyd says the government has been “willed the ends, but not means”.
Source: theguardian.com
Published on 2022-07-04
Finance , resilience , net zero and nature
Human-induced greenhouse gas emissions, insufficient disaster risk management and under-valuing environmental costs, according to a new global survey which reveals the impacts of climate change on the world's largest emergency settlements.
Source: gov.uk
Published on 2022-07-04
Global energy expert praises SK Innovation green transformation
This is a full transcript of the Tour de France which takes place between Croatia and Azerbaijan in July. Each time, the images appear to have been shared across the world within weeks of each other. BBC News :
Source: koreatimes.co.kr
Published on 2022-07-04
Greenwashing : the next mis - selling scandal ?
The UK's biggest financial firms have been accused of mis-statements of their environmental credentials, according to a leading analytics platform for institutional investors, GaiaLens, who has called for new regulations to tackle greenwashing.
Source: icaew.com
Published on 2022-07-04
GUEST COMMENTARY : Supreme Court EPA ruling is a warning to other regulators
The US Supreme Court has rejected a ruling that the agency cannot regulate carbon emissions from nuclear power plants in the wake of the Trump administration’s Clean Power Plan.The judge has said the decision doesn’t make it harder.
Source: columbiamissourian.com
Published on 2022-07-04
LOreal united states Appoints Its First Chief Sustainability Officer , Marissa Pagnani McGowan
In our series of letters from African journalists, writer and columnist, Marissa Pagnani McGowan, founder of L'Oreal USA, writes about the evolved minds of consumers in the world of fashion, beauty, fashion and beauty industries.
Source: forbes.com
Published on 2022-07-04
Market Watch : Payment shock is back | Mortgage Strategy
Another month and another base rate rise. The Bank of England says it’s going to increase its rates by almost 0.5% in the past six months, according to the latest figures from the UK Financial Conduct Authority (IBF).
Source: mortgagestrategy.co.uk
Published on 2022-07-04
SEC Enforcement Developments - Securities
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a raft of changes to its enforcement strategy, including the introduction of new rules on environmental, social, and governance regulations. But what is it like to be involved in the process?
Source: mondaq.com
Published on 2022-07-04
The week in review : Goodbye Higg , hello real progress ?
A row has broken out over the use of a climate-friendly index for environmental claims, which is being used by brands in box-ticking, and could be hijacked for greenwashing purposes, the BBC has learned. Why?
Source: just-style.com
Published on 2022-07-04
Time Machine : 20 years ago , ski areas join Sustainable Slopes , but is it just greenwashing ?
When a fire erupted on the slopes of Breckenridge in July 2016, the company’s chief executive, Michael Barkin, has been appointed as the new vice president of strategy and development. Here, he explains what happened.
Source: vaildaily.com
Published on 2022-07-04
What Is Greenwashing ?
Greenwashing is a growing problem for investors and consumers, according to the Environment Agency. But what does it mean for the environment and the climate crisis, and why is it so important for companies to make false statements about their environmental credentials?
Source: forbes.com
Published on 2022-07-04
Youth street protesters turn sights on climate villains
Youth activists are trying to hold institutions to account and accelerate climate change protests, according to a report from the BBC's Jonathan Marcus. They have been finding ways to tackle the threats of the hotter planet.
Source: eco-business.com
Published on 2022-07-04