News about greenwashing on 2022-09-12
Agriculture in Africa : How Mastercard Foundation Scholars are helping to grow the continent productivity
Africa is one of the world’s most successful nations, according to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. The programme aims to boost growth in the continent and boost innovation. Here is the full list of winners and nominees for this year's programme.
Source: capitalethiopia.com
Published on 2022-09-12
Australia is happy hunting ground for greenwashing claims
Australia’s environmental watchdog has ordered a multi-million pound investment fund to divest its stake in the oil and gas company Santos, amid claims it failed to adequately examine climate change targets. .. But what does this mean?
Source: pinsentmasons.com
Published on 2022-09-12
Creditors Lose Some Rights as ESG Bond Market Allows Legal Tweak
A new flexible version of the sustainability-linked bond (SLB) is being introduced to issuers in the UK, according to reports from a London-based bank. But what does this mean for environmental activists and climate advocates?
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
Published on 2022-09-12
JANA announces Sustainability Advisory Council
The chief executive of the Cbus Asset Management Fund has revealed his achievements as a senior officer at the fund's annual general spending committee in Aberdeen, County Antrim, which runs the scheme in October.
Source: financialstandard.com.au
Published on 2022-09-12
Kourtney Kardashian wants to make Boohoo fast - fashion sustainable . Spoiler alert : she cant | Fashion
A new fashion brand is planning a sustainability journey, according to the BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker. Here, she explains what it means for people who like being lied to and wearing clothes that smell of petrochemicals.
Source: theguardian.com
Published on 2022-09-12
KUOW - UW has 5 years to divest from fossil fuel
A US university has voted to divest funds from fossil fuel companies by 2027, in a bid to reduce the impact of climate change on the environment. UW says it will do it by the end of the year, based on advice from its financial advisors.
Source: kuow.org
Published on 2022-09-12
Sustainable Finance Governance And Greenwashing : ASIC Strategic Priorities | Allen & Overy LLP
Australian regulators have announced a major shake-up of their plans for the next four years, with the focus on technology risks, environmental litigation and renewable access to financial products which could be linked to the coronavirus lockdown in the country.
Source: jdsupra.com
Published on 2022-09-12
The ESG Report - Hughes Hubbard & Reed New ESG Resource Guide , Part 2 | Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
Three leading corporate executives have been given advice on how to tackle technical compliance concerns during the coronavirus lockdown, according to a new report published by Hughes Hubbard & Reed in the New York Times newspaper on Wednesday.
Source: jdsupra.com
Published on 2022-09-12
The truth about organic beauty and climate change
Organic certification is a key issue for cosmetics, according to research from the Soil Association Certification body. But what does it mean for the environment? The BBC’s Lucy Spencer looks at the importance of organic practices and environmental protection.
Source: marieclaire.co.uk
Published on 2022-09-12
University of Washington to divest from fossil fuels
A US university has approved a plan to end direct investments in fossil-fuel companies by the end of the year. Climate change is being blamed for climate change, according to the university's chief executive spokesman Sergio Rubio.
Source: pionline.com
Published on 2022-09-12
Whither the ESG revolution ?
Environmental, social and governance (Environmental Governance) is a key issue in business, according to the chairman of the Institute for Fiscal Studies in Milan, Italy. Here's what happens to businesses in the sectors of finance, finance and asset management.
Source: jordantimes.com
Published on 2022-09-12