News about greenwashing on 2022-11-03
FinTech In Its Element : Water , Metal , Fire , Wood , Earth - Speech By Mr Ravi Menon , Managing Director , Monetary Authority Of Singapore , At The Singapore FinTech Festival 2022 on 3 November 2022
In our series of letters from African journalists, novelist and columnist, former FinTech chief executive Larry Madowo looks at the challenges facing the digital technology industry in Singapore. Here, he explains why they are trying to solve five key problems.
Source: mondovisione.com
Published on 2022-11-03
How dare you ! climate fanatic Greta Thunberg says she wants to overthrow the whole capitalist system
We're looking at a new way of sending emails to our readers using Google's Gmail service, which is being blocked by the internet service giant, NaturalNews. They'll be able to access their email addresses.
Source: naturalnews.com
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A Journey To Health Launches A Dessert Business That Lets You Have Your Cake And Eat It , Healthily , Too
A woman who started a business to make chocolate cake and eat it healthily has been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. But what do we do to help us cope with the disease, asks Claire Thomas. Why is it so important to avoid these diseases?
Source: forbes.com
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Arrests in Egypt In Lead Up to COP27 ; Indian Activist Detained Briefly Too
Egyptian authorities have arrested more than 100 people in a week before the UN climate summit kicks off in Sharm el-Sheikh, according to reports from the Indian state of Kochi, in the southern Indian city of Kerala, on Wednesday. The BBC's Mohammed Rashid writes.
Source: thewire.in
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ASIC Annual Forum 2022 : Climate Change : The New Frontier For Corporate Governance
Australia's Australian Infrastructure Investment Fund (Australian Capital Territory) is investigating a number of listed entities and super funds in relation to their sustainability-related disclosures, which could lead to the creation of greenhouse gases.
Source: mondovisione.com
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ASIC reveals enforcement priorities for the first time
Australia’s financial regulator, the Australian Competition and Investments Regulatory Service, has announced a series of enforcement action on greenwashing and investment scams in the year ahead, as part of its efforts to protect consumers from the impact of the pandemic.
Source: investordaily.com.au
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ASIC will go after greenwashing , social media misinformation and cryptocurrency misconduct in new crackdown
Australian Treasury chief executive, Diane Court, has criticised the government’s handling of misconduct against cryptocurrencies and other financial markets, saying it is not good enough to negotiate with regulators behind closed doors, amid a fresh parliamentary inquiry.
Source: afr.com
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Australia is heavily reliant on carbon offsets . This is what it needs to bring to Egypt for COP27
Australia's climate change minister says Australia can play a key role in developing renewable energy in this time of global volatility.A report released today by the Climate Council shows the world is in the grip of another global crisis.Australian officials have told the BBC.
Source: sbs.com.au
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Australia relies on controversial offsets to meet climate change targets but offsets are a target at COP27
As the world's policymakers head to Egypt for crucial climate talks, carbon offsets will be in the spotlight next to emissions, loss and damage, writes Chris Stokel-Walker, a scientist at the University of Newcastle, in London.
Source: phys.org
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Can Fashion Favourite Sustainability Standard Be Saved ?
The annual meeting of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition in Singapore has been called a “moment of reckoning” by environmental campaigners. But what does it mean for the industry? The BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker looks at how the organisation handled the issue.
Source: businessoffashion.com
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Carbon - Credit Fraud Assumptions Are Challenged in New Study
In our series of letters from African journalists, writer and columnist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani looks at the challenges facing climate change in the UK and Northern Ireland, including the impact of carbon emissions on the country's economy and the environment.
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
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Carbon - Credit Fraud Assumptions Challenged In New Study
Voluntary carbon credits - known as voluntary emissions credits – are unreliable or fraudulent, according to a new assessment of environmental pollution projects in the UK and Northern Ireland, the BBC has learned. They could be illegal.
Source: rigzone.com
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Climate activists target JP Morgan Glasgow offices on COP27 eve
Climate change activists have held a protest outside JP Morgan’s Glasgow office during the COP26 climate summit in Geneva this week. They say the bank has broken pledges and investment in oil and gas developments, including fossil fuel.
Source: thenational.scot
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Climate change : There is no need for defeatism
Climate change has become a big issue in the world, with the threat of climate change being thrown out by the economic downturn. But what grounds are there for optimism?BBC economics editor Tom de Castella looks at the prospects.
Source: afr.com
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Coca - Cola , the world largest plastic polluter , is sponsoring COP27 . Here why that a problem · Global Voices
Coca-Cola’s sponsorship of this year's UN climate change summit has been criticised by activists and civil society groups. But what does this mean for the environmental movement and the global economy, and why is it so controversial?
Source: globalvoices.org
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Column : Miners are embracing renewables both for cost and image
Australia’s mining industry is facing a severe crisis because of the growing demand for diesel fuel, according to the Institute for Mining and Research (IMARC) in Sydney, Australia's state-run nuclear power plant (MITR) .
Source: mining.com
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Companies face tougher net - zero validation requirements
The SBTi climate shelter group has announced a raft of changes to its policy aimed at reducing the amount of time it takes to meet public pledges to tackle the impact of the global warming on their environmental targets.
Source: accountingtoday.com
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Concepts , organizations related to sustainability defined
The Philippines is one of the world’s biggest economies, which aims to leave behind a world that will sustain the next generations. But how do companies become sustainable, asks the BBC's Jonathan Marcus, editor of Manila Bulletin.
Source: mb.com.ph
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Cop27 : US lawmakers push Biden to call for release of Egyptian political prisoners
The US House of Representatives is calling for a climate change summit in Egypt to be held later this year, amid concerns over the Egyptian government's handling of human rights violations in the Middle East, and environmental activists' prisons.
Source: middleeasteye.net
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COP27 : What To Expect
In our series of letters from African journalists, Zeinab Mohammed Salih looks at the challenges facing the UN climate change summits in Egypt, where they are being discussed as a threat to neighbours and their families.
Source: menafn.com
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COP27 starts next week , here what it about
The world’s largest climate change conference has taken place in Glasgow, with the signing of a key agreement aimed at reducing global temperature increases and cutting carbon dioxide emissions. But what does this mean for the global economy?
Source: cosmosmagazine.com
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Egypt Crushes at Home the Climate Action It Championing Abroad
Climate activists seeking to attend the COP27 climate summit in Egypt say they’ve faced unprecedented hurdles getting accreditation and even hindering civil society representation. The BBC’s Tom de Castella reports.
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
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Egypt Crushes Climate Action At Home Ahead Of COP27
Climate activists seeking to attend the COP27 climate summit in Egypt say they’ve faced unprecedented hurdles in getting accreditation, even hindering civil society representation. The BBC’s Tom de Castella reports.
Source: rigzone.com
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Environment : Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg new book explains the climate crisis
Greta Thunberg, a Swedish climate change campaigner, has called on readers to take steps to tackle global warming. She describes the challenges facing the country’s governments as “catastrophic” and says they need to keep pushing from every possible angle.
Source: smh.com.au
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ESG Fund Downgrades Spread as New Analysis Finds Violations
Environmental damage and bribery are among the threats posed by European sustainable investment funds, according to a report published on Thursday. But what does this mean for those who have spent millions on legal fees to protect their assets?
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
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ESG promises must be backed up by genuine progress
Businesses across the world have been labelled “green” or “sustainable”, according to a new report from the Environmental Group (Environmental Governance Group) in the New York Stock Exchange, which aims to boost economic and community development in developing countries and communities.
Source: vir.com.vn
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European Consumers Are More Likely To Distrust Brand Communications On Climate Change
It’s almost impossible to believe that environmental activists will be fined more than $5 million or more in fines over the next decade, according to the BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker, founder of the Consumer Protection Agency (DWS).
Source: forbes.com
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For Swiss Investors The Way Ahead is Green
Swiss investors are increasingly concerned about sustainable investments, according to a new survey published by the UBS financial giant - the world's largest lender which owns the Swiss bank, Swiss Bank, and Deutsche Bank (UBS).
Source: finews.com
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Gaming Google Oil firms use search ads to greenwash , study says
Google is selling oil firms valuable digital real estate that they use to downplay their role in climate change, a new report shows.A study suggests that fossil fuel companies are buying ads that counter the scientific consensus on global warming.
Source: thehindu.com
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Gaming Google on climate change : Oil firms use search ads to greenwash , says study
Google has been accused of selling fossil fuel firms' digital real estate to promote climate change, a new report suggests. Climate change experts have warned that the search engine is being used by billions of people as the primary lens to find information.
Source: tech.hindustantimes.com
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Google makes millions from greenwashing ads , report says
Google has become the most popular advertising tool for climate change, according to a charity. But what does this mean for the environmental activists and campaigners? Why is it so popular, and why do these adverts appear more sustainable than it really is?
Source: mashable.com
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Greenwashing the crisis
In our series of letters from African journalists, climate activist Eddie Ford looks at the events of this year’s Cop27 conference in Sharm El Sheikh - and what happens when they go to the streets of the Egyptian resort of Sharm.
Source: weeklyworker.co.uk
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Here what to expect at COP27
The world is facing a major climate change crisis, with the threat of rising temperatures and higher levels of greenhouse gases being thrown out by the global warming pandemic, according to the UN Climate Change Commission (UNFCCC).
Source: bizcommunity.com
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Luxembourg Stock Exchange bets on Util to combat Boohoo scandals
Environmental Secretary Caroline Eldridge has announced that investors are seeking robust sources of sustainability data to assess the positive or negative contributions to companies’ sustainable development goals. Here she explains why they have raised $6m in seed investment.
Source: delano.lu
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Making sustainability the way to go
A project to promote sustainable tourism practices in Laos has been launched by the European Union, the Travelife, which recognises the sustainability of local businesses in the sector. Why is this project important and why is it important to get more accredited?
Source: ttgasia.com
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Most TV shows , movies ignore climate change . It a problem
Climate change is the biggest story of our time. So why isn’t the entertainment industry acting like it? According to a new report from the University of California (USC) researchers, climate crisis is largely absent from nearly all TV shows and films being produced today.
Source: latimes.com
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New guide details climate - change - related legal risks for the financial sector
The Canadian Bank of Canada’s climate governance guide is being published by the economist and former chief executive of the bank, Jonathan Sarra, in the New York Times newspaper. The guide aims to explain how banks are coping with the economic impact of global warming.
Source: canadianlawyermag.com
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New rules for the race to net zero as climate - change disaster looms
Arena Holdings, a company which owns the arena, has been given the go-ahead by the owners of the site. Here are the details of how it operates and what it uses. Please adhere to these rules. A further notice.
Source: businesslive.co.za
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Offaly duo win prestigious farming scholarships
Two Irish potato and vegetable growers have been announced as the recipients of a scholarship for the future of food production in the Republic of Ireland. They will examine decision-making tools for farming in Northern Ireland, Australia, Canada and New Zealand.
Source: offalyindependent.ie
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Oil giants use search engines for greenwashing , study finds
Google has been used by billions of dollars to downplay climate change through its search adverts, according to scientists in the United States and Canada, writes a new report published by the University of California, University College London, and Harvard University.
Source: eandt.theiet.org
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Oil Updates Crude slips ; Greenpeace says TotalEnergies downplays carbon emissions
Oil prices rose sharply on Tuesday, driven by optimism about rising demand in China and concerns over supply shortages, Saudi time and West Texas Intermediate markets. Brent crude oil has gone up to a record low of $74 per barrel.
Source: arabnews.com
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Ottawa says it willing to hold big banks accountable for their climate pledges
Canadian financial institutions will not be allowed to issue science-based climate reports, according to the government's latest proposals to tackle the environmental impact of fossil fuels in the country. They are calling for tougher regulations.
Source: ici.radio-canada.ca
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Pressure mounting on $318b energy giant that says it cares about climate
Shell, the world’s biggest energy firm, has announced it is investing more than £1bn in renewable energy projects in Asia. The company has said it will invest more in gas, fuel and electricity, as part of its efforts to tackle climate change.
Source: theage.com.au
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Rich nations wont fight climate change until more of their own die : Gabonese minister
The UN climate conference in Egypt next week aims to find out what happened to the billions of dollars that wealthy countries pledged last year to help developing nations. Here are some of the key questions you need to know about COP27, which takes place in Gabon.
Source: cbc.ca
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Speech By EU Commissioner McGuinness On Beyond The Horizon : The Future Of Financial Service At Central Bank Of Ireland Financial Services Conference
The Bank of Ireland's chief executive, Yvonne O'Neill, has visited Dublin for the first time in almost two decades. Here, he explains what happened to financial services in the Republic, and what it means to the Central Bank.
Source: mondovisione.com
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Sustainability in fashion more crucial than ever - report
Fashion businesses are doubling down on innovation designed to minimise environmental impact, according to a new report which suggests they are struggling to tackle the impact of greenhouse gases on the environment and the economy. Why is it so important?
Source: just-style.com
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These 2 Canadians are using TikTok to talk up climate action
This week, BBC News takes a look at the impacts of climate change on the planet. Here's what you need to know about the challenges facing our planet and how it is affecting us and our neighbours - and their communities.
Source: cbc.ca
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Thursday Flakes : Nebraska Soccer , Booking Middle Seats and Traveling to the Middle East
Nebraska’s Husker squad is heading to the Big Ten tournament on BTN this afternoon to celebrate their victory over Ohio State in the final of the NCAA Women's Rugby Championship (NCAA) championships in October.
Source: cornnation.com
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Transurban director Patricia Cross says tricky institutional investors are blocking decarbonisation goals
The former chief financial officer of the Royal Bank of Scotland, Margaret Cross, has called for a better approach to decarbonisation in renewable energy industries, saying they need to do more to make the case for future environmental gains.
Source: afr.com
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UK ESG Fund Label Rules Risk Greenwashing , Warns Barclays
The UK’s plans to weed out vague environmental marketing with a new set of fund labels may lead to greenwashing, according to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) advisers. A consultation paper has been published by Barclays Plc.
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
Published on 2022-11-03
UN Global Youth Leader AY Young to Advocate Against Greenwashing with Performances at COP27
The BBC's weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world. Here are some of the stories you need to find out about the challenges facing the coronavirus pandemic - and how they are coping with the impact of coronavirus on their lives.
Source: brazilbusiness.einnews.com
Published on 2022-11-03
Urgent need for regulatory intervention to turn the tide on misleading corporate climate pledges
The BBC's weekly The Boss series profiles different writers from around the world. This is a full transcript of what happened to us in the past few years - and why does this happen to our readers and our colleagues in Russia?
Source: newclimate.org
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What does sustainable really mean ?
The European Union has published its new sustainable finance strategy, which includes natural gas and nuclear energy. The BBC’s Jonathan Head looks at how the bloc is changing the way it deals with energy bills and the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Source: fdiintelligence.com
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What to Expect from COP27 in Egypt Police State : An Interview With Sharif Abdel Kouddous
Climate activists and journalists are gathering in Egypt to discuss the future of the country's climate change policies and their impact on the economy, the BBC has been given a glimpse of how the state of Egypt today is affected by political prisoners.
Source: pressenza.com
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What to Expect from COP27 in Egypt Police State : An Interview With Sharif Abdel Kouddous - CODEPINK
The Egyptian government is preparing to hold a global climate summit this month, with the aim of finding ways to tackle the crisis surrounding the country's political prisoners, including the 2011 revolution against Hosni Mubarak, and how it will act.
Source: codepink.org
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Why Greta Thunberg Is Wrong to Boycott COP27
Greta Thunberg will not be coming to the UN climate change summit in Egypt this week, according to a report from the Swedish environmentalist group Terra Viva. But she’s not going to attend the meeting, but she is planning to change her mind.
Source: ipsnews.net
Published on 2022-11-03
Why More Transparency Is Needed In ESG And How It Being Ac ...
Environmental, social and governance ( ) is one of the key factors in the global financial landscape, according to a new report from the Institute for Economic and Social Development (IcD) . The BBC's weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world.
Source: menafn.com
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Young Laois man wins top scholarship
A County Antrim farmer has been announced as one of the recipients of a scholarship to encourage the advancement of rural development in the Republic of Ireland, which aims to reduce the impact of pasture-based dairy farms on Irish agriculture.
Source: leinsterexpress.ie
Published on 2022-11-03