News about greenwashing on 2022-09-29
It a good time to be a banker : RE+ panel reports massive growth in corporate investment in renewables
The renewable energy market is seeing a significant increase in private investment in the past year, according to one of the biggest investors in energy markets. But what is it like to get in on these projects and technology, asks analysts.
Source: utilitydive.com
Published on 2022-09-29
Accra City Hotel sustainability journey hinges on SDGs
Environmental management is a key part of our efforts to protect the environment. It is not just sustainable, but it is also responsible for the environmental impact of climate change, according to Ghana's governing body, the International Organization for Climate Change (INEC).
Source: graphic.com.gh
Published on 2022-09-29
Businesses unaware of pension carbon output
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: professionalpensions.com
Published on 2022-09-29
Businesses unaware of their pension climate impact , research finds
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 2022-09-29
Consumer protection crucial in complex ESG market , says FCA
Retail investors are "prone to momentum" and need more guidance on climate change, the Financial Conduct Authority has warned at a conference at the Royal Bank of Scotland's annual Environmental Investments Conference (SEC) in Edinburgh.
Source: professionaladviser.com
Published on 2022-09-29
Daily review 29 / 09 / 2022
This is a full transcript of the Day of Good Behaviour, which takes place in London on 29 September, 2022. Here is the full list of those given the opportunity to review the day's rules of good behaviour - and why.
Source: thestandard.org.nz
Published on 2022-09-29
Effective Communication Key To Avoid Greenwashing
A leading business agency is looking at ways to reduce the impact of corporate responsibility on the environment and the economy, according to a new report from the UK’s biggest environmental charity Eco-Age (TW) in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Source: textileworld.com
Published on 2022-09-29
EU Law Requires Companies to Disclose Non - financial ESG Information
The European Commission has proposed a new corporate sustainability reporting directive to address criticism of the current regime and increase assurance obligations in relation to environmental concerns, which could lead to the introduction of guarantees against investors.
Source: natlawreview.com
Published on 2022-09-29
GATEWAY TO ASEAN AND BEYOND
The annual Asean business conference in Selangor is to be held in the capital, Kuala Lumpur, on 6 October, according to a leading business representative from the southern Malaysian region which has been appointed chief executive of Malaysia's Chamber of Commerce.
Source: thestar.com.my
Published on 2022-09-29
Gautam Adani : Ecological Crossdresser
In our series of letters from African journalists, the BBC’s Geeta Pandey looks at some of India's biggest corporate transvestism - and how it is being used to promote renewable energy sources, writes the economist.
Source: thenews-chronicle.com
Published on 2022-09-29
Gautam Adani : Ecological Crossdresser | Dissident Voice
In our series of letters from African journalists, the BBC’s Geeta Pandey looks at some of India's biggest corporate transvestism - and how it is being used to promote renewable energy sources, writes the economist.
Source: dissidentvoice.org
Published on 2022-09-29
Gautam Adani ecological cosplay
In our series of letters from African journalists, the BBC’s Geeta Pandey looks at some of India's most ruthlessly adept billionaires who invest in ecological credentials as camouflage for fossil fuel predation, or a corporate cosplay.
Source: greenleft.org.au
Published on 2022-09-29
Greenpeace activists dressed in cow suits protest at Parliament to hightlight Govt inaction on climate
New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and climate minister James Shaw have joined a protest in Parliament to highlight their use of "greenwashing" in the wake of the latest environmental crisis in Aotea, which has taken place last week.
Source: msn.com
Published on 2022-09-29
How to make markets work for sustainable development
The United Nations Centre for Fair Trade and Development (UNCtad) has called for better regulation of competition and consumer protection policies in the fight against climate change and the threat of a global warming pandemic, which could lead to millions of jobs.
Source: unctad.org
Published on 2022-09-29
Looking at Environment , Social , and Governance Issues – our Future - International Accounting Bulletin
The Australian government is considering introducing a carbon tax on large emitting entities, according to the company behind the environmental sustainability initiative Environmental Group (Environmental Governance Group). The BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker talks to three of its members.
Source: internationalaccountingbulletin.com
Published on 2022-09-29
Mining Engineering Online
Mining and metals executives are being urged to develop a deeper understanding of the impact of climate change on their strategy, according to an annual report from the EY mining agency (EY.com) and environmental group.
Source: me.smenet.org
Published on 2022-09-29
Misleading ESG Claims – Will They Wash ? - Securities
'Greenwashing' is increasingly being used as a way to promote environmental rights, according to the BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker. Why is this growing pressure on consumers and regulators, and why is the practice so dangerous?
Source: mondaq.com
Published on 2022-09-29
More bad news about your 401 ( k )
If you're a debt collector, you might have been told that your retirement plans are financially exposed to carbon-intensive companies, according to the new report from the Business Climate Finance Initiative and the CFA Institute. The BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker explains why.
Source: politico.com
Published on 2022-09-29
Offsets , Greenwashing Endanger EU Carbon Farming Plan
Environmental campaigners are warning that the European Union is considering cutting greenhouse gas emissions from renewable energy schemes, amid growing concerns about the impact of climate change on the economy and its impact on fossil fuels in Europe.
Source: theenergymix.com
Published on 2022-09-29
Parc Ferme : An end to comfort blankets
Formula 1’s decision to ban the use of tyre heating blankets is one of the biggest challenges facing the sport. But what is it like for the sports, and how will it affect the championships and what are the pros and cons, asks Chris Stokel-Walker.
Source: grandprix247.com
Published on 2022-09-29
Rigorous auditor scrutiny vital to validate green claims
Auditors’ chief executive, Anand Ghandar, has said there are growing demands for rigorous scrutiny in environmental claims, but he says it’s not a balanced and complete perspective on the impacts of greenwashing in the business.
Source: accountantsdaily.com.au
Published on 2022-09-29
Russia exit move weighs heavy on H & M Group Q3 profit
Shares in luxury goods giant H&M have risen by almost 4% in the third quarter, according to the company's official estimates of operating profits for the first three months of the year ending this year. However, it is expected to cut annual savings.
Source: just-style.com
Published on 2022-09-29
Satellite Vu signs second SpaceX contract for thermal monitoring capabilities deployment
British Earth observation company Satellite Vu has signed a second SpaceX launch contract to launch its second satellite, doubling its thermal data collection capacity, the company says. The BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker looks at the challenges behind the launch.
Source: spacewatch.global
Published on 2022-09-29
Social Design Contest 2022 : Vote on Your Favorite from the Shortlist
A conservation association in Germany has started a campaign to recreate "mini-forests" in areas measuring just 60 square metres - which could be planted across the country by at least one meter each year, according to the organisation.
Source: spiegel.de
Published on 2022-09-29
Sustainable Finance – AMAS Introduces New ESG Self - regulation - Fund Management / REITs
The Swiss government has published a new framework for sustainable investment schemes, which aims to protect the credibility and competitiveness of the Swiss financial market. Here are five things you need to know about these rules and how they work.
Source: mondaq.com
Published on 2022-09-29
This is the best - performing major sustainable fund over the past 5 years and it had a return of more than 30 %
It’s a good time for investors, but what does it mean for the economy, and how do these funds generate huge profits? The BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker looks at some of the most successful investments in the sector.
Source: marketwatch.com
Published on 2022-09-29
Unspirited Away : The Horse Meat Industry in America
Each month, you can choose between 10 and 25 years to pay for a mortgage. Here's what you need to know about the amount of money you owe to these financial savings schemes. Please submit your subscription plan.
Source: onegreenplanet.org
Published on 2022-09-29
Working with clients that do damage , or aspire to do better . Should agencies have to choose ?
Gambling agencies have been accused of hiding behind great creative and winning awards for their work with polluters, saying it is really tricky to choose who is the best partner for the sector, according to its chief executive.
Source: mumbrella.com.au
Published on 2022-09-29