News about greenwashing on 2022-08-15

Achieve compliant and measurable ESG impact
Environmental, Social and Governance Responsibility is one of the key themes in the global economy, according to a new report published by the Financial Advisory Group (WEF). The BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker explains why companies and investors are struggling to trust in their investments.
Source: it-online.co.za
Published on 2022-08-15

Bursa Malaysia To Launch Voluntary Carbon Market Exchange
A voluntary carbon market exchange is being launched in Malaysia, which will allow companies to buy carbon credits from environmental projects and solutions that reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions, under a new scheme announced by the country’s biggest financial regulator.
Source: marketsmedia.com
Published on 2022-08-15

California Skincare Brand Goes Ocean Positive
A skincare brand in Malibu is working with a conservation group to preserve marine ecosystems in the Pacific Ocean, according to the company behind the hashtag #SaveTheSeaTrees. Why does this mean for the environment and environmental impact of climate change?
Source: forbes.com
Published on 2022-08-15

Enterprise hits and misses - customer success needs a debate , but the metaverse doesnt need blockchains
The BBC's weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world. This is a full transcript of the debate about why KPIs need to shift from vendor-focused to customer-centric targets to value engineering - and how they should be changed.
Source: diginomica.com
Published on 2022-08-15

ESG Focus : Call To End ESG
The Financial Times has released its latest financial news bulletin, which focuses on the environmental, social and governance narrative of the world's richest investors. But what does this mean for markets and competition alive and well?
Source: fnarena.com
Published on 2022-08-15

ESG Funds Face SEC Probe Over Ceding Votes on Social Issues
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched an investigation into whether investors of sustainable investment funds are trading away their right to vote on environmental, social and governance issues, according to four people with knowledge of the matter. The FBI says it is investigating the practice.
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
Published on 2022-08-15

Expert Q & A : Supply chain finance in flux
Welcome to Exporta Publishing & Events, a website owned by the publishers of British Broadcasting Corporation (BPC), which is based in London. Here is what you need to know about the personal data we collect about us and how we use it.
Source: gtreview.com
Published on 2022-08-15

How to make responsible , eco - friendly green investments to fight climate change
Climate change has become an issue of increasing concern in both political and scientific spheres for decades, according to a new report from AsiaOne. The BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker explains why 'greenwashing' is becoming an important issue in our decision-making.
Source: asiaone.com
Published on 2022-08-15

IT Sustainability Think Tank : Collaboration key to achieving ESG goals faster
In our series of letters from African journalists, environmentalist and environment activist Jonathan Marcus considers how sustainability is a key part of the global partnership for sustainable development, and how it can be successful in implementing the call of action to be environmentally friendly and green.
Source: computerweekly.com
Published on 2022-08-15

Legal issues for united kingdom construction businesses - August 2022 | Dentons
The UK's construction industry has been given a new lease of life, with the introduction of the new building safety laws being passed by the Royal Assent on 28 April 2022, which means the industry needs to take steps to tackle disputes.
Source: jdsupra.com
Published on 2022-08-15

National - ESG litigation risks
Environmental, social and governance is one of the key factors to catch up with investors and consumers in Canada, according to the BBC's Jonathan Davies. Why is it so often a lack of standards and reliability in reporting?
Source: nationalmagazine.ca
Published on 2022-08-15

New climate policy fails to sway critics
Thailand’s government has announced a major shake-up of its policy on climate change, which aims to tackle the threat posed by the global warming and rising global temperatures, in the wake of the 2015 UN Climate Conference in Paris. Why?
Source: bangkokpost.com
Published on 2022-08-15

Publicis Groupe launches sustainability consultancy , Salterbaxter , in Australia
A leading Australian consultancy has launched a global initiative to help local organisations turn their sustainability promises into progress.The company says it is looking forward to creating new opportunities for local businesses. The BBC’s Michael Rebelo spoke to Publicis Groupe ANZ.
Source: mumbrella.com.au
Published on 2022-08-15

The Newest Climate Activists ? Fossil Fuel Heirs
In our series of letters from African journalists, writer and columnist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani considers why climate activists are using their inherited wealth to do things to change the way we live, writes the BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker.
Source: cleantechnica.com
Published on 2022-08-15

The right - wing influencers leading a social media crusade against ESG
Environmental Security and Social Development (Environmental Governance) is a new threat to the US, according to one of the leading fossil fuel firms in the world. But what does this mean for environmental policies, asks the BBC's Geeta Pandey.
Source: mediamatters.org
Published on 2022-08-15

Viewpoint : Definition conundrum not a reason to ditch ESG
In our series of letters from African journalists, economist Martin van Rossum looks at the challenges facing pensions and investors when it comes to assessing greenhouse gas emissions (Environmental Security Governance - Environmental Auditing ) , and what does this mean?
Source: ipe.com
Published on 2022-08-15

World Energy GH2 is Blowin a Gale : A Look at Green Hydrogen Production on the West Coast of Newfoundland – The Independent
The UK’s largest wind farm project is expected to be built on the Isle of Man on 1 October, according to a new report from the BBC's The Independent investigation into the impacts of wind power on climate change and environmental impact.
Source: theindependent.ca
Published on 2022-08-15