News about greenwashing on 2023-02-01
This is greenwashing : Shell accused of overstating renewable energy spending | Shell
Oil giant Royal Dutch Shell is facing a renewable energy crisis in the US, according to an activist group which claims it is spending billions of dollars on wind turbines and solar panels.The BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker reports.
Source: theguardian.com
Published on 2023-02-01
Cascadia Bioregion Rife With Energy , Environment Troubles To Report in 2023
Climate change, climate change and greenwashing are among the stories to watch for in the next decade, writes Robert McClure, editor of the BBC’s The Boss series on the environmental landscape in a series of letters from journalists across the world.
Source: sej.org
Published on 2023-02-01
Communication on the environmental qualities of products : do and donts | Dentons
France has become the first country in the world to introduce environmental-related claims to consumers, according to the French Ministry of Economy (DGCCRF). But what does it mean for those who claim that a product or service is more green than it actually is?
Source: jdsupra.com
Published on 2023-02-01
Consulting firm deplores lack of engagement with advisers on SDR
A supermarket chain has said it wants the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to set the bar high in its plans to introduce a new sustainability strategy for its stores in the UK and beyond, amid concerns about the impact of climate change.
Source: moneymarketing.co.uk
Published on 2023-02-01
Debt Swaps Called Out by Barclays Analysts Ignite ESG Debate
Blue bonds are being used in debt relief programmes for marine protection, according to a new report from the Financial Advisory Group (SEC). The BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world and across the country.
Source: swissinfo.ch
Published on 2023-02-01
ESG funds swell in numbers despite disclosure failures
There has been a sharp drop in the number of environmental protection funds, according to the latest report from the company which runs the MainStreet Partner Asset Management Fund (SAG) in London and Glasgow. However, there are serious questions around the issue.
Source: investmentweek.co.uk
Published on 2023-02-01
Government data , action could stem bloated carbon credit claims : experts
The environmental group Verra has written a letter to the UK's environment agency, calling for the voluntary carbon credit market to be scrapped.The letter has been published by the BBC. The company says it does not guarantee that the carbon credits will not solve climate change.
Source: eco-business.com
Published on 2023-02-01
How brands can shape the sustainable revolution in grocery
Climate change is a major threat to businesses and governments, writes the BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker. The challenges facing both consumers and companies have slowed efforts to tackle climate change, and the impact of financial repercussions.
Source: thegrocer.co.uk
Published on 2023-02-01
How to be a greener cyclist : 10 steps you can take to reduce your cycling carbon footprint
In our series of letters from African journalists, writer and cycling trainer Lucy Spencer explains why riding bikes alone isn’t enough, and how it feels to be sustainable. Here, she tells the BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker.
Source: cyclingweekly.com
Published on 2023-02-01
How to Stop the Spread of Climate Disinformation
This is a story about climate change, which appears to have been published on social media for more than two decades. But what do you expect to see as the top result of the coverage of these narratives, asks Tom de Castella.
Source: thenation.com
Published on 2023-02-01
Impax rides the sustainability wave
The founder and CEO of Impax Investing, Ian Simm, says the investment firm is looking for a new generation of investors in renewable energy and infrastructure industries. Here he explains why he wants to make savings from fossil fuels.
Source: ipe.com
Published on 2023-02-01
IT News Online - Sustainability Trends 2023 : Goodbye Greenwashing , Hello Business Results
Climate change is a major threat to the global economy, according to industry forecasters. Here's what they say about the impact of climate change on businesses across the world, and what their priorities have been revealed by the BBC.
Source: itnewsonline.com
Published on 2023-02-01
January 2023 : Animal Law Updates that Improved the World for Animals this Month
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 2023-02-01
Japan may face backlash over plans to issue transition bonds | The Asahi Shimbun : Breaking News , Japan News and Analysis
Japan is considering issuing its first green bonds for renewable energy sources, amid a growing row over environmental policies and climate change, it has been revealed by the Ministry of Justice in the Japanese capital, Shinzo Abe.
Source: asahi.com
Published on 2023-02-01
Jason Kroft and Bruno Caron on why they launched an ESG practice group at Miller Thomson LLP
Canadian business giant Kroft is developing a new system of environmental protection (Environmental Security Governance - Environmental Services, CSR), which aims to reduce the risks of global warming and climate change. They are based in the US, Canada, and the UK.
Source: canadianlawyermag.com
Published on 2023-02-01
Marque Lawyers partner : I want to bring humanity back to the law
The British Lawyers Association (BMA) has announced that it is taking a step closer to making changes to the profession. The BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles different lawyers from around the world, including those involved in the industry.
Source: thelawyermag.com
Published on 2023-02-01
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Welcome to the Money Marketing adviser community - here is a selection of news and analysis from the industry's leading businesses and their industry representatives. Here are some of the key things you need to know about our industry. Each week we speak to you.
Source: moneymarketing.co.uk
Published on 2023-02-01
Oil money : Is Cambridge hiding its dirty laundry ?
The BP Sustainability Lecture has been cancelled, or at least decarbonised, according to the University of Cambridge. But what does this mean for the scientists who have been taking part in a climate change debate and why is it going to happen?
Source: varsity.co.uk
Published on 2023-02-01
On greenwashing versus genuine impact with Lo Bros and Seven Clean Seas
British soft drink maker Lo Bros has become the first company in the UK to carry out a deal to remove plastic bottles from the oceans, according to the company’s environmental charity Southern Chemicals (USSC) in Bristol.
Source: marketingmag.com.au
Published on 2023-02-01
SEC Commissioner Warns Creating ESG Rating Standards Could Have Orwellian Consequences
The US Treasury has warned that a government-dictated rating system could lead to “greenwashing”, which threatens to attract investors to their wealthy businesses, according to the chief executive of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Source: cnsnews.com
Published on 2023-02-01
Shell Accused of Greenwashing by Climate Group in Claim to SEC
Energy giant Shell may have misstated its financial commitment to renewable energy, a climate activist has claimed. Environmentalists are calling on the US regulator to investigate claims that the company’s investments are misleading investors.
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
Published on 2023-02-01
Shell faces groundbreaking complaint for misleading US authorities and investors on its energy transition efforts
Global Witness has filed a groundbreaking complaint with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged with protecting investors from investments in renewable energy. Here’s what we learned from the latest findings of the company. Why?
Source: globalwitness.org
Published on 2023-02-01
Shell Is Selling Carbon Neutral Fossil Fuels Again
The first shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Taiwan has been certified as greenhouse gas neutral, according to a new industry standard developed by the International Group of Natural Gas Importers (ICPC). But what does this mean for the environment?
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
Published on 2023-02-01
The other side of the greener grass
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Source: lexology.com
Published on 2023-02-01
The Summer Berry Company green gains
The Summer Berry Company, which produces berries for premium retailers such as M&S, Co-op and Ocado, is based in the UK, Portugal and South Africa. Here, we speak to the company’s founder and chief executive, John Wright.
Source: fruitnet.com
Published on 2023-02-01
What green about carbon credit trading ? - The Mail & Guardian
The Paris Climate Accord is a key part of efforts to tackle climate change. But what does this mean for the environment and its impact on the environmental impact? The BBC’s Tom de Castella looks at how it works and why it is important.
Source: mg.co.za
Published on 2023-02-01
Why nuance matters in ESG investing
Investors should consider which companies are best positioned to deal with energy transition in the future, according to a leading advisory agency advising investors in Australian cities and the world of financial markets, investor Daily has learned .
Source: investordaily.com.au
Published on 2023-02-01
Why sustainable fashion could be in style for responsible investors
It’s been a year since the global fashion industry announced it would become the world's biggest sustainable fashion market, according to the economist and columnist of the Global Fashion Agenda, Justin Parkinson, who has been working with the BBC in London.
Source: investordaily.com.au
Published on 2023-02-01