News about greenwashing on 2022-08-31
ANZ chair says tokenised carbon exchange key to combatting climate crisis
The Australian National Bank (ANZ) has said it is a “frontier opportunity” to help the community understand the challenges of the carbon transition. ANZ has told the BBC that it could help accelerate the decarbonisation process in the UK and beyond.
Source: investordaily.com.au
Published on 2022-08-31
Business . Scoop » Sustainable Tarras Inc : Christchurch Airport Statement On Greenwashing Deflects From The Big Issues
This is a full transcript of the two years since Christchurch Airport was given the go-ahead by the environmental group Sustainable Tarras Inc. Here is the full text of what we learned about the airport’s approach to reporting on carbon emissions and climate change.
Source: business.scoop.co.nz
Published on 2022-08-31
CAKE Captures Its Kalk OR Carbon Footprint Inside This Clear Cube
The emissions of carbon dioxide from a CAKE electric motorcycle have been revealed by the company’s chief executive, Jeremy Corbyn, in the latest phase of their efforts to build the first fully fossil-free electric vehicle.
Source: msn.com
Published on 2022-08-31
Canadian banks arent meeting climate standards set by UN coalition , Greenpeace says
RBC, TD, BMO and Scotiabank could be forced out of a UN-backed coalition if they fail to boost their climate targets, according to environmental activists and Greenpeace advisers.A report says.
Source: cbc.ca
Published on 2022-08-31
Canadian banks behind on climate commitments : Greenpeace
Canada's biggest banks could be pushed out of a UN-backed coalition if they fail to boost their climate targets, environmental campaigners have warned. They're not going to be able to promote the claim.
Source: ctvnews.ca
Published on 2022-08-31
Drowning in despair - Newspaper
Climate scientists have been warning that climate catastrophes in South Asia are almost certainly worse than they were earlier thought. The BBC’s Geeta Pandey looks at the challenges facing the continent. Why is the word ‘unprecedented’?
Source: dawn.com
Published on 2022-08-31
Environmental , Social and Governance Regulation Comparative Guide -
This is a full transcript of how environmental, social and governance regulation and implementation in Ireland are governed by the European Union. Here's what you need to know about the law and how it will work in the Republic of Ireland and what it takes to protect the environment.
Source: mondaq.com
Published on 2022-08-31
Financial industry pushes back against liberal SEC rules
The US regulator has proposed a series of changes to its rules governing investment funds, including increasing the environmental, social, and governance principles (Environmental, Social and Governance) label (SEC) to avoid "greenwashing" by investors.
Source: washingtonexaminer.com
Published on 2022-08-31
How can ESG be authentically and effectively implemented ?
Businesses must give information about their environmental policies and obligations, according to the chief executive of Environment and Social Development (Environmental Governance), Tony Boone, at the Royal Society of Environmental Advisory (RSE) conference in Newport, County Durham.
Source: lawyersweekly.com.au
Published on 2022-08-31
Inside the global rebellion of scientist - activists agitating for climate action
Scientists and activists have been making their way to the world of science. But what does it mean for scientists? The BBC's Stephanie Hegarty looks at how they can be able to communicate the truth about climate action.
Source: thebulletin.org
Published on 2022-08-31
Mike Davis , California prophet of doom , on activism in a dying world : Despair is useles | California
As California struggles with soaring wealth inequality and homelessness, new protests over police violence erupt, and the mansion of Malibu burn again, the writer Mike Davis has told the BBC’s weekly The Case for Letting Malicu Burn. The case has been published in the US.
Source: theguardian.com
Published on 2022-08-31
Persil rapped by ASA for misleading sustainability claims | News
Persil has been accused of making a claim that its laundry detergent bottles contained at least half post-Consumer recycled plastic (PCR) which helped prevent plastic from going to landfill in the UK. However, it has failed to reach the advertising standards.
Source: thegrocer.co.uk
Published on 2022-08-31
Petrona green credentials stand up to scrutiny
A leading oil and gas company is not prioritising profits over sustainability and green projects, according to a report published by the Financial Times in Singapore on Wednesday. Environmental activists have called for further investment in environmental policies to be taken in.
Source: thesundaily.my
Published on 2022-08-31
Pretty Little Thing Launches Second Hand Marketplace And People Are Having None Of
A new fashion marketplace is being launched in a bid to encourage shoppers to buy and sell second hand clothes, according to one of the UK's biggest fashion brands. But what is it like to be the first ambassador for the app?
Source: huffingtonpost.co.uk
Published on 2022-08-31
Report calls Alliance to End Plastic Waste greenwashing , paltry effort
A row has broken out between the Australian Environment Protection (AEPW) and environmental group Planet Tracker over their ambitions to divert plastic waste to more than a third of the world's largest amounts of rubbish in 2021.
Source: plasticsnews.com
Published on 2022-08-31
Stella McCartney : All that matters is I get to do the things I wish my mother had
Sir Paul McCartney is celebrating his 80th birthday with a range of organic and vegan skincare products, according to his daughter Stella. But what is it like to buy it for the age of 80? The BBC’s Lucy Spencer looks at how it changed.
Source: telegraph.co.uk
Published on 2022-08-31
Stricter Standards Needed for Carbon Offsets , Congressional Reps Urge
The US House of Representatives has called for stricter standards for carbon offset projects to be introduced in the wake of the climate change crisis in southern states, according to a committee of US representatives. They are also calling for tougher measures to tackle the problem.
Source: nbcphiladelphia.com
Published on 2022-08-31
Summer Euphoria Continues To Be Squeezed Out Amid Worries About Stubborn Inflation
This is a full transcript of the latest batch of spam messages sent to us from across the UK during the coronavirus pandemic. Warning: This contains images of abuse and misinformation being shared by those who have signed up.
Source: valuewalk.com
Published on 2022-08-31
Swap , Dont Shop : Sustainable Fashion is Coming to UConn
A single t-shirt has created a culture of “ disposable fashion” also known as fast fashion, according to the BBC’s weekly The Boss. But does it cost significantly less than the labor and resources used to produce them? Why?
Source: today.uconn.edu
Published on 2022-08-31
The SEC , Wilma Soss , and America Economic Soul – PJ Media
In our series of letters from African journalists, traders from around the world are being asked to explain why they use the “Environmental Security Governance” label to protect investment funds from illegal financial exploitation and fraud. These are some of the key facts.
Source: pjmedia.com
Published on 2022-08-31
This B Corp Hopes To Make Secondhand Clothes More Accessible
A secondhand clothing merchant in the US has launched a new way to shop usable clothes during the coronavirus pandemic, which is being used by millions of households across the world. But what is it like to keep them out of the rubble?
Source: forbes.com
Published on 2022-08-31
Three Steps To Properly Communicate Your Sustainability Efforts Across The Value Chain
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 a businessman who has spent more than half of the year buying sustainable products based on environmentally friendly products.
Source: forbes.com
Published on 2022-08-31