News about greenwashing on 2022-11-23
Layers of complexity : Will green fund labels do the job ?
The UK's financial watchdog is consulting on a new green labelling regime to protect investors from the impact of greenwashing on the economy and investment industry, according to the regulator. Why is this really going to be the subject of debate?
Source: professionaladviser.com
Published on 2022-11-23
6 Eco - Friendly Beauty Brands That Go Beyond Greenwashing
The BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world. This week we speak to a group of experts on how to make truly sustainable beauty products. Here are eight companies that make skincare products free from chemicals and harmful.
Source: forbes.com
Published on 2022-11-23
Anya Hindmarch interview : We need to stop talking doom and gloom – and start spending
Samantha is a mother with empty-nest syndrome, but she doesn’t know what it means for her children, writes the BBC’s weekly The Boss. Why is she trying to raise awareness of the condition, and why she wants to have children.
Source: telegraph.co.uk
Published on 2022-11-23
Canadian responsible investments holding steady at $3 trillion AUM : survey
The majority of Canadian investors say they have a formal responsible investment policy statement, according to an annual survey by the Financial Times. Here's what we learned from the public spending watchdog 'The Global Environmental Survey' .
Source: benefitscanada.com
Published on 2022-11-23
COP27 disaster puts onus on business to take climate action
The UN’s annual climate conference in Sharm El Sheikh was nothing more than a disaster, writes the BBC's Tom de Castella in the journal 'The Truth and the Leadership', which explains how the event is being held.
Source: raconteur.net
Published on 2022-11-23
COP27 , 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC - Windermere Sun - For Healthier / Happier / More Sustainable Living
The United Nations climate conference has drawn to a close in Egypt. The summit is expected to be held in January, 2021, according to the latest data released by the BBC’s Economist. Here is the full list of the key facts.
Source: windermeresun.com
Published on 2022-11-23
Could this put a dent in Fortescue green hydrogen dreams ?
Shares in Australia’s largest mining group have fallen sharply following the announcement that US subsidies could be undercut by a renewable energy scheme which aims to become the Saudi Arabia, not of oil, but of green hydrogen.
Source: fool.com.au
Published on 2022-11-23
Danish Crown CEO Jais Valeur on capex decisions during a downturn
Danish Crown’s plans to build a new UK pork plant have been revealed. But why are they going to be built in the UK, asks the BBC's weekly Just Food business editor Jais Valeur and chief executive Lars Albertsen.
Source: just-food.com
Published on 2022-11-23
Do sovereign SLBs add up ?
In our series of letters from African journalists, economists and investors explain why Uruguay’s sovereign SLB is a sustainable transition investment product, and what does it mean for the environmental stakeholders? The BBC's Christine Blasey looks at the issue.
Source: euromoney.com
Published on 2022-11-23
ESMA Issues Consultation Paper on Fund Names to Tackle Greenwashing | Latham & Watkins LLP
The European Commission has published a consultation paper on proposals to restrict the use of sustainability-related terms in funds’ names. Here is the full transcript of the proposed rules outlined by the EU's financial watchdog, Dianne Bell.
Source: jdsupra.com
Published on 2022-11-23
Ex - Central Bank Chief Dismisses Concerns of Multinational Greenwashing
China's former central bank governor has said there is no need to be a ban on corporate companies buying cheap carbon credits from developing countries, amid growing concerns about the impact of climate change on the global economy and its impact on greenhouse gases.
Source: caixinglobal.com
Published on 2022-11-23
FCA creates group to develop code of conduct for ESG data providers
The UK’s financial regulator has welcomed the appointment of a new body to oversee environmental and social governance data providers in the UK capital markets, which it says will be based on investors and rated equity firms..
Source: moneymarketing.co.uk
Published on 2022-11-23
Flow of Russian gas and cash entangled German state in dependent web
US sanctions on a proposed gas pipeline between Russia and Germany are being targeted by the US, according to the BBC's weekly The New York Times . The BBC looks at the latest steps to tackle the issue. Matthias Warnig
Source: stripes.com
Published on 2022-11-23
Gamut of options in green policy - The Hindu BusinessLine
Climate change is a key issue in India’s efforts to cut carbon emissions, according to the government. But what does this mean for the environment? The BBC's Geeta Pandey looks at the challenges facing fossil fuel subsidies.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
Published on 2022-11-23
Governance News 23 November 2022
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Source: lexology.com
Published on 2022-11-23
Hopeful Signs of Climate Culture Shift at COP27
Climate change is a key issue for the world’s political parties, writes the BBC's Tom de Castella. Why does it feel like they have failed to make meaningful or lasting change for those affected by the crisis?
Source: yesmagazine.org
Published on 2022-11-23
More guidance for top earners could generate £1 . 4bn extra for charities
The UK's top 1% of earners who are currently donating below their income could generate up to £1.4bn a year for charities, according to new figures published by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) on Civil Society.
Source: civilsociety.co.uk
Published on 2022-11-23
On the Job : Workplace 2023 crystal ball | The Journal Record
Companies across the world are preparing for a new year, with the aim of improving the quality of work in the workplace. But what does this mean for the future of their employers, and what should they be prepared to do in 2023?
Source: journalrecord.com
Published on 2022-11-23
Opinion : United Nations allows fossil fuel immoralists to desecrate our climate
In our series of letters from African journalists, Kayla Macedo looks at the impacts of the climate crisis on human beings across the world, including those affected by the global warming pandemic, and their impact on environmental stability.
Source: columbiachronicle.com
Published on 2022-11-23
Sskein Makes Luxury Alpaca Wool Knitwear Worth the Investment
The alpaca wool is the next big thing in luxury knitwear, according to the founder of Sskein, Elisa Yip, who has created a new line of Luxury Knitting. But what does it mean for the new cashmere?
Source: seattlemet.com
Published on 2022-11-23
Then and now : the new issue of Offshore Technology Focus is out now
In our series of letters from African journalists, we look at the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on the global oil industry and how it has been affected by the threat posed by a growing supply of oil and gas, including offshore operations.
Source: offshore-technology.com
Published on 2022-11-23
Three Takeaways for Investors and Companies from the U . N . Climate Summit
The UK’s biggest financial institution, J.P. Morgan, has warned companies that they will not be allowed to claim to be net zero as long as it invests in new fossil-fuel supplies, or fund renewable fuels.
Source: marketwatch.com
Published on 2022-11-23
UN panel slams greenwashing by banks , companies on climate change – People World
A new report by the United Nations says private sector actors are making a big difference when it comes to climate change. But what do they do to protect themselves from the impact of the global warming? The BBC's Michael Probst explains.
Source: peoplesworld.org
Published on 2022-11-23
Violent protests cast a shadow over Thailand successful hosting of APEC Summit | Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English , News Headlines , World News and News Broadcasts in both Thai and English . We bring Thailand to the world
Thailand has become the first country in the world to adopt a new economic model for sustainable growth and green economy, despite recent protests which damaged the country’s international credibility for the past few months, reports the BBC's Geeta Pandey.
Source: thaipbsworld.com
Published on 2022-11-23
Wellness for You and the Planet
How much health is truly provided in the world? According to a Swiss company, how much does it take to protect the environment, asks the BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker, who is leading the industry to the summit of the World Health Organization.
Source: yogajournal.com
Published on 2022-11-23
Who Owns Urban Scotland ? Controlling Scotland infrastructure
Scotland’s offshore firms are responsible for a huge amount of tax revenue, according to research by the Scottish newspaper The Herald in Edinburgh, and the Grangemouth oil refinery in Aberdeen, in the Highlands.
Source: heraldscotland.com
Published on 2022-11-23
Will Sarni On Water Risk Stewardship And Innovation
The BBC's weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world. This week we speak to Will Sarni, founder and CEO of Water Foundry and the future of water fund, which is behind us by a couple of months in Stockholm.
Source: wateronline.com
Published on 2022-11-23