News about greenwashing on 2022-09-09
A carbon footprint life cycle assessment can cut down on greenwashing
Scientists say they’re trying to reduce their carbon footprint by making a pair of shoes partially made from carbon dioxide. But what does this mean for climate change and why is it so difficult to calculate the full carbon cost of products?
Source: sciencenews.org
Published on 2022-09-09
Canada SailGP founder Fred Pye thrilled with his team debut season so far | iNFOnews
A Canadian sailor has become the first person to take part in the world's first competitive sailing circuit in a series of TV coverage of the sport. Why is it so important to be able to celebrate the achievements of his family and friends?
Source: infotel.ca
Published on 2022-09-09
Companies Are Buying Large Numbers of Carbon Offsets That Dont Cut Emissions
India's largest wind farm, Tuppad Bangalore, is one of the biggest renewable energy companies in the world, according to a new report from the BBC’s Geeta Pandey. Why is it worth millions of dollars in debt?
Source: eurocapital.gr
Published on 2022-09-09
Debut Launches its Bio2Consumer™ Platform to Become the Leader in Vertically Integrated Synthetic Biology
Synthetic biology needs to be commercialised, integrated into global supply chains, and ultimately embraced by consumers. The BBC's weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world - from leading synthetic biomanufacturing companies to innovative consumer products.
Source: prweb.com
Published on 2022-09-09
Ever - Evolving ESG - September 2022 | Issue No . 192 - ESG in Fund Finance – A Banker Perspective | Cadwalader , Wickersham & Taft LLP
Lloyds Bank has announced a deal with Cinven, which aims to promote the sustainability of fund finance. Here, the BBC’s Fund Finance Friday programme looks at how sustainable finance is being used in the finance market and how they are handled.
Source: jdsupra.com
Published on 2022-09-09
Guidance On SFDR By The German Regulator BaFin - Financial Services
The European Commission has published guidance on the regulation of the EU's sustainable finances. Here is a look at the key takeaways in which the European Union could be able to make changes to the way it handled legacy funds.
Source: mondaq.com
Published on 2022-09-09
How companies become carbon neutral ... without reducing emissions
Companies are buying into other organisations which provide cleaner energy and reduce the overall carbon footprint in order to appear more sustainable under the carbon credit system, according to research by the BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker, founder of the Green Energy Group.
Source: biznews.com
Published on 2022-09-09
Key Regulatory Topics : Weekly Update 26 August - 1 September 2022 | Allen & Overy LLP
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Consumer Protection Agency (PRA) have published their latest guidance on financial crime and sanctions. Here are some of the key things you need to know about these changes. Warning: This article contains a full summary.
Source: jdsupra.com
Published on 2022-09-09
SEC Proposes Fund ESG Disclosure Channels : Different ESG Strategies Must Row in Their Lanes | Carlton Fields
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed a proposal to require mutual funds to disclose the role of environmental, social, and governance factors in their investment strategy. Here is the full text of the latest steps towards the issue.
Source: jdsupra.com
Published on 2022-09-09
The Anti - ESG Movement Is Targeting BlackRock
The US midterm elections could be a turning point for the country’s political parties. But what does it mean for those who want to oppose investments in fossil fuels and other financial institutions? The BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker looks at the issue.
Source: marketwatch.com
Published on 2022-09-09
The cycle of life and death : the Hindu festival of Ganesh Chaturthi
India’s capital, Mumbai, has become the first city in the country to carry out traditional Hindu festivals, despite the lifting of lockdown restrictions on public gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic, reports the BBC's Geeta Pandey.
Source: theguardian.com
Published on 2022-09-09
Toyota ranks last in global green car report , accused of anti - climate lobbying
A selection of the search results for a new search engine in the UK for the next few weeks. Please submit your search using the tabs below to find out what you need to know about the new languages.. But what does this mean for you?
Source: thedriven.io
Published on 2022-09-09
UW Board of Regents votes to exit direct fossil fuel investments by 2027
The University of Washington (UW) has announced a plan to end its investments in fossil-fuel companies. The UW’s climate change strategy has been given the go-ahead by the University Board of Regents. Here is the full text of the resolution.
Source: washington.edu
Published on 2022-09-09
Watching the world burn
In our series of letters from African journalists, climate change experts explain why they failed to see a planet that had warmed four degrees Celsius, writes the BBC's Tom de Castella, who has been writing on the issue.
Source: correspondent.afp.com
Published on 2022-09-09
Were not ready to trust CWRU on climate action – The Observer
Case Western Reserve University ( CWRU) has a long history of climate action, but it is not always the only university in the UK where greenhouse gas emissions are being reduced. The BBC’s Lucy Spencer looks at the challenges facing students.
Source: observer.case.edu
Published on 2022-09-09
Will New York Fashion Week Reflect Sustainability Efforts ?
The fashion industry is turning to sustainability at New York Fashion Week, which aims to reduce the amount of waste produced by the industry. But what does this mean for a business that relies on changing the world's environmental climate and how it will work?
Source: essence.com
Published on 2022-09-09