News about greenwashing on 2022-10-19
Misleading HSBC Climate Change Ads Banned by united kingdom Watchdog
HSBC has been banned from displaying climate change posters at bus stops across the UK, amid a row over the bank’s green credentials and the impact of the pandemic on the planet. They were published in the United Nations.
Source: theepochtimes.com
Published on 2022-10-19
The fashion gods have been good to u : Steven Bethell , founder of Beyond Retro | Vintage fashion
A secondhand clothing empire has become a buzzword for the second-hand fashion industry, according to the BBC’s weekly The Boss. Why is it going to remain the blueprint for sustainable fashion, asks Tom de Castella in London.
Source: theguardian.com
Published on 2022-10-19
Arthur Sadoun on Publicis Q3 results upgrade , bonuses and where clients wont cut spend
The boss of Publicis Groupe, Arthur Sadoun, has warned that the UK's economy is facing "challenges" because of rising inflation, and says it is "seeing continued momentum" in the first half of the year. Here is a transcript of an interview.
Source: campaignindia.in
Published on 2022-10-19
Athletes are speaking up against fossil fuel sponsorship . Why now ?
The Australian Football League (AFL) has announced it will no longer sponsor the Darwin Festival, which will be held in October. Here's a look at the key points of the new season.A few weeks later, we asked readers to consider the issue.
Source: sbs.com.au
Published on 2022-10-19
BSP Issues Guidelines For Sustainable Investments By Banks - Financial Services
A list of key areas for the coronavirus outbreak. Here are some of the key things you need to know about the pandemic and how it affects the economy and its impact on the country's public sector. Each region is based on a range of laws.
Source: mondaq.com
Published on 2022-10-19
Daily on Energy : Here how sanctions would leave no options for Russian gas
The US Secretary of State, Barack Obama, has announced that sanctions against Russia will be devastating for the country’s natural gas industry. But what does this mean for Russia's energy policy and why it is a threat to the US?
Source: washingtonexaminer.com
Published on 2022-10-19
Doubts About ESG Climb Amid Mounting Challenges to Companie Green Claims
The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) is under investigation for alleged deceptive marketing practices, according to a report from Canada's competition watchdog. The BBC’s News analysis looks at the impact of climate change on environmental activists.
Source: theepochtimes.com
Published on 2022-10-19
ESG Disclosures Explained | The Motley Fool
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has been established to meet investor demand for actionable environmental impact information (Environmental Growth Disclosures). The sustainability disclosure frameworks have a unique lens for information, according to the Financial Reporting Standards Foundation.
Source: fool.com
Published on 2022-10-19
ESG in hotel real estate : Green financing and what it means
Environmental sustainability is a key issue for the financial sector, writes the BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker, who looks at the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the global economy and its impact on climate change, and how it can be handled.
Source: hospitalitynet.org
Published on 2022-10-19
Forrester : Money -- Not Ethics -- Will Fuel Green Market Opportunity
The "green market revolution" is set to become a major global business opportunity, according to the latest estimates from the US-based financial research firm Forrester. Companies will no longer view environmental sustainability as primarily an ethical responsibility, but they can't ignore.
Source: prnewswire.com
Published on 2022-10-19
GOP victory in Congressional midterms would spell a rough road for ESG
Environmental, social, and governance - these are some of the biggest trends in corporate America's investment industry. But what does this mean for the industry and why is it a threat to the economy? Larry Madowo explains.
Source: financial-planning.com
Published on 2022-10-19
Greenwashing green questions
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has come up with a sharp line to evade questions probing if Canada plans to match the clean energy incentives in JOE Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. The prime minister says it is not easy being environment minister.
Source: politico.com
Published on 2022-10-19
Greta Thunberg kills off the anti - nuclear campaign
In our series of letters from African journalists, Rob Lownie looks at the challenges facing climate change in the UK and beyond. Here is a guide to the story of Greta Thunberg's change of heart, which is only one of many of them.
Source: unherd.com
Published on 2022-10-19
How Do Consumer Attitudes Toward Sustainability Really Impact Retail ?
Consumers are increasingly concerned about sustainability, but how much do these values really impact shoppers’ decisions? BBC Future looks at how they influence their buying choices, and what do the environmental policies mean for us?
Source: whattheythink.com
Published on 2022-10-19
HSBC Breached Advertising Code With Green Posters , Watchdog Says
HSBC has been reprimanded after it sought to depict itself as a green bank in posters.In the latest sign that regulators are growing increasingly intolerant of all manifestations of greenwashing, the watchdog has said.A row has broken out.
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
Published on 2022-10-19
HSBC climate ads misled consumers over bank significant environmental impact , ASA rules
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 2022-10-19
HSBC greenwashing ad ban is example to other banks , ASA warns
Green advertising campaigns are being targeted by the UK's biggest environmental campaign group, the Campaign for Climate Change (IPCC). They are also encouraging businesses to promote green projects in a bid to tackle the impact of climate change.
Source: campaignlive.co.uk
Published on 2022-10-19
HSBC misled consumers with greenwashing adverts , watchdog rules
HSBC has been banned from publishing environmental adverts for the first time in more than a decade, the Advertising Standards Authority has said. They appeared in Bristol and London last year, which claimed it would provide $1 trillion in financing for clients to transition to net zero.
Source: telegraph.co.uk
Published on 2022-10-19
HSBC misled consumers with its green posters , watchdog says
The UK's advertising watchdog has ordered a bank to stop promoting its green credentials, amid growing concerns about the impact of greenwashing on greenhouse gas emissions and climate change.A row has been broken out between regulators and HSBC.
Source: americanbanker.com
Published on 2022-10-19
Is HSBC a good bank dividend stock to buy ?
The UK’s biggest banking giant has reported a sharp rise in its share price after reporting strong earnings from the United States, according to the latest estimates of its shares in the New York Stock Exchange (HSBC) .
Source: invezz.com
Published on 2022-10-19
It a wrap ! Cosmetics Business Live 2022 tackles the beauty industry big issues
The world’s biggest cosmetics event has taken place in London to help you make the best decisions for 2023 and beyond. Here's a look at the latest trends and how they will be able to break into the lucrative Chinese market. Why?
Source: cosmeticsbusiness.com
Published on 2022-10-19
IT Sustainability Think Tank : Helping IT leaders avoid falling victim to greenwashing
A sustainable tech strategy is being developed by IT leaders and CIOs, according to a new report from the Institute of Technology (CIO) at the University of Edinburgh. The BBC's Steve Rosenberg explains why it is difficult to develop these systems.
Source: computerweekly.com
Published on 2022-10-19
Listen to Björk and Greta Thunberg discuss climate change , music and protest in new podcast
The Swedish artist and activist Greta Thunberg has been speaking to the BBC's New Statesman for the first time in more than a decade - with their latest environmental manifesto and new album 'Fossora', which opened in Cornucopia.
Source: djmag.com
Published on 2022-10-19
New Jersey Joins Other States in Suing Fossil Fuel Industry , Claiming Links to Climate Change
The US state of New Jersey has launched a lawsuit against five major oil companies, accusing the industry of misleading the public about climate change and environmental impacts. They say they put profits ahead of the safety of US consumers and the world.
Source: insideclimatenews.org
Published on 2022-10-19
Norway CEO Evangelist for Electric Cruise Ships
The world’s first battery-powered cruise ship has been named as the most sustainable in the world, according to a Norwegian company which is based on the fossil-fueled fuel industry, Skift's Scandinavian Maritime Partnership.
Source: skift.com
Published on 2022-10-19
Oil money undermines academic autonomy ( opinion )
The fossil fuel industry’s assault on the interests and values of universities is being threatened by the climate industry, writes the BBC's Tom de Castella, chief executive of the University of California. Why is the industry structurally unprepared to lead?
Source: insidehighered.com
Published on 2022-10-19
Saving the planet , one car at a time : BMW drive to recycle and reuse to cut CO2 emissions
BMW has announced plans to use recycled nets and ropes at sea for the first time in a series of exhibitions, which were held at the luxury carmaker’s annual seminar in New York. The BBC spoke to experts on the issue.
Source: telegraph.co.uk
Published on 2022-10-19
SHAREHOLDER ALERT : Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Enviva Inc .
US media reports say investors are being advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby, chairman of Enviva, as part of an investigation into the company's claim to be a "nonsense on all counts" and "greenwashing its wood procurement".
Source: prnewswire.com
Published on 2022-10-19
SIMPLYGOOD LAUNCHES NEW SUSTAINABLE HOME CLEANING AND PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND .
SimplyGood is to launch in Australia and New Zealand next year, according to a new report from Singapore's Environmental Protection Agency (EHIA). Why? - The BBC News website looks at the latest steps to tackle single-use plastics.
Source: fnarena.com
Published on 2022-10-19
UBC In The News
US businesses are calling for more transparency on trade data used to trace trade abuse overseas, according to the latest report from the US Department of Justice (US Department for Customs) and Foreign Affairs (Federal Trade Commission) in New York.
Source: news.ubc.ca
Published on 2022-10-19
UK regulator accuses HSBC of greenwashing over its misleading ads
The UK’s advertising watchdog has accused a leading bank of misleading adverts about climate change and deforestation, according to the Financial Conduct Authority (CBI) in the wake of an investigation by the UK regulator on Wednesday.
Source: wionews.com
Published on 2022-10-19
UK slams HSBC over misleading climate ads
The UK's advertising watchdog has banned further use of HSBC posters ahead of a climate summit in London and other parts of the UK, it has been revealed, amid concerns over the impact of greenhouse gas emissions on the economy.
Source: naharnet.com
Published on 2022-10-19
Use Xtracker SNPE and SMLE to Target Firms With Strong ESG Credentials
Microsoft’s Bill Gates has called on investors to be given strong points when considering whether to invest in companies’ environmental investments (Environmental Environmental Investment Funds) funds, according to a new report from the consultancy firm Refinitiv Lipper.
Source: etftrends.com
Published on 2022-10-19
Watchdog rules HSBC climate ads misled consumers over bank environmental impact
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: investmentweek.co.uk
Published on 2022-10-19
WRAL Five On Your Side : How to make sense of green cleaning product labels
Consumer Reports has revealed that some products marketed as green or natural might not be as good as they seem. But what does it mean for those who want to make a “greener” choice? The BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker explains.
Source: wral.com
Published on 2022-10-19
WRAP defends Recycle Week amid greenwashing claims
Campaigners have accused the World Food Programme (WRAP) of encouraging businesses to recycle their products and services amid a row over the impact of plastic contamination on environmental waste and recycling behaviour, which has been criticised by campaigners.
Source: letsrecycle.com
Published on 2022-10-19