News about greenwashing on 2023-03-14

2023 China Two Sessions : key takeaways from the Government Work Report | Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner
This is a full transcript of the Chinese government’s work report for 2023, published on 5 March 2023. A brief guide to foreign investors - and the key takeaways from the GWR outlined by the National People's Congress (GWR).
Source: jdsupra.com
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374Water to Take Leading Technologies Center Stage at United Nations 2023 Water Conference
This is a full transcript of the United Nations Water Conference in New York on Thursday, March 23, 2023. Here is the full list of events announced by the event's organisers. Welcome to the latest phase of our series of exclusive updates.
Source: streetinsider.com
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Behind the Banking Crisis That Shook the Financial System
In our series of letters from African journalists, writer and columnist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani looks at what happened to the US banking system in a week earlier than expected, and what does it mean for the economy in the future?
Source: theepochtimes.com
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Biden Kills the united states and the Banks
President Joe Biden has called on the US Federal Reserves to cut the amount of money spent on three banks. But what happened to the banks and why did they fail? The BBC’s Christine Lagarde explains what makes them a problem.
Source: independentsentinel.com
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Cedar LNG Receives B . C . Environmental Approval and Signs Memorandum of Understanding with ARC Resources Ltd .
Canada's first Indigenous majority-owned liquefaction natural gas (LNG) facility has been awarded approval from the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office (B.c.) for environmental assessment, according to the company behind the project.
Source: streetinsider.com
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Clifford Chance Badea advised Exigent Property Development
Romanian lawyers have been advised to help develop a multi-million pound housing development in Bucharest, which could be built in the eastern region of Romania, after being rescued by OTP Bank Romania and Dutch Bank Plc.
Source: business-review.eu
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Consumer group launches anti - ESG campaign ahead of President Biden expected veto
Consumers are being urged to take their own action against a controversial investment strategy which could lead to the collapse of the White House's Republican-backed Labour Party leadership in the US election elections next month. Why?
Source: washingtonexaminer.com
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Corporate Governance Is Essential For Preventing White - Collar Crimes And Increasing Investor Trust
This is a full transcript of the latest batch of spam messages sent to us from across the UK during the coronavirus pandemic. Warning: This contains images of abuse and misinformation being shared by those who have signed up.
Source: valuewalk.com
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Creating a Pathway to a More Sustainable Beef Industry
In our series of letters from African journalists, writer and environmentalist, Jamie Oliver looks at the challenges facing Tyson Foods - the world’s biggest protein company. Here, he explains how the company has taken steps to tackle climate change.
Source: perishablenews.com
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Did Silicon Valley Bank prioritize social justice over risk management ?
The Silicon Valley Bank collapse could be a threat to the US banking system, according to new bank documents released by the Treasury and Financial Crimes Commission (Federal Reserve) and the Bank of the Americas (CBI) .
Source: washingtonexaminer.com
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Did they jump or were they pushed ?
West Virginia is one of Republicans’ main fronts in their war against so-called “woke” investing, but it doesn’t always be a threat to the fossil fuel sector.The Treasury says it is the first state to blacklist financial services companies over alleged discrimination.
Source: politico.com
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ESGBreaks – Knightscope , Inc . ( NASDAQ : KSCP ) CEO Shares Insight into the Future of A . I .
A leading security technology company has announced a new blog about artificial intelligence, which aims to change the way we interact with technology and each other, as well as changing our way of communicating with the technology between us and the rest of our lives.
Source: streetinsider.com
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Ethical investment : Superannuation funds to walk back claims amid greenwashing crackdown
Australian investment managers are being warned that they will face infringement notices if their claims for climate change are not handled by the regulators, according to a report from the Asset Management Information Commission (Australian Chartered Accounts Service).
Source: smh.com.au
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Flamborough residents fight against proposal to burn garbage in limestone kilns
The Isle of Man says it must follow the terms and conditions set out in the regulatory regulations to allow a controversial greenhouse gas scheme to be fired in its kilns, if it is approved by the province's environment watchdog, the BBC has learned.
Source: cbc.ca
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H & M Expands Resale Platform to the US
H&M is expanding its resale model in the US market, which aims to protect climate and the environment. But what does this mean for the fashion industry and its impact on the global economy and environment? The BBC’s Tom de Castella reports.
Source: businessoffashion.com
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Harsh reality of ESG investments : Companies that remain neutral … outperform companies that lean left
Environmental, social and governance investing could be a useful way to maintain profit-driven business models, according to the Heritage Foundation and 2ndVote Value Investments Inc. director Mike Edleson, writes the BBC's weekly The Boss.
Source: bizpacreview.com
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Hempel delivers double - digit growth in 2022 and shifts up a gear on its sustainability efforts
The Danish engineering firm Hempel has reported a sharp rise in revenue for the year to 2022, driven by higher sales and lower volumes of commodities across the globe, as it continues its efforts to become market leader.
Source: hellenicshippingnews.com
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Indorama Ventures And Polymateria Sign Exclusive Partnership To Enable Hygiene Customers To Produce Biodegradable Wipes And Masks Through Biotransformation Technology
In our series of letters from African journalists, the BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world. This week we speak to Indorama Ventures Public Co. (IVL) and Polymateria Ltd., a partnership which aims to tackle plastic leaking into the environment as unmanaged waste.
Source: textileworld.com
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Investor demand rising for CDFI RMBS securitizations
In our series of letters from African investors, traders and analysts are finding that CDFI loans have been included in securities issued by traditional non-QM lenders and to compare them to conventional mortgage lending, writes the BBC's Christine Blasey.
Source: nationalmortgagenews.com
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IPG Publishes Eighth Annual ESG Report
The Interpublic Group has released its second annual report on greenhouse gas emissions and employee diversity. This is the second report to combine various reporting frameworks to one comprehensive disclosure, including limited assurance on certain environmental targets.
Source: streetinsider.com
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JetBlue , Shell Aviation bring new supply of SAF to LAX
A deal has been reached between two major airlines to increase the supply of renewable fuel to airports across the US and beyond, according to the BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker, editor of the New York Times newspaper.
Source: biomassmagazine.com
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JetBlue to Purchase SAF from Shell Aviation
A renewable fuel company has agreed to supply more than a million gallons of greenhouse gas to US airports in the next two years, according to the airline’s chief executive Danny Boyle, who has signed an agreement.
Source: ftnnews.com
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A Republican senator has asked the US Federal Reserve and Treasury to censor information on social media to prevent a collapse in the Silicon Valley Bank, according to their members of the House of Representatives, who have been on the call for talks.
Source: freerepublic.com
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Laurentian Bank Releases its 2022 ESG Report
Laurentian Bank has published its environmental, social, and governance goals in its first annual report. Here's a full transcript of the latest financial achievements of its Bank. The Bank says it is looking at things differently - and it believes it can change banking for the better.
Source: marketscreener.com
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Left Looks to Courts to Change Policy Where They Cant Get Elected
Campaigners are calling for trial lawyers to weaponize the judicial system against conservatives in a bid to change public policy ahead of the 2020 Republican assembly election in England and Wales, which could be taken to the polls.
Source: breitbart.com
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Mark Levin : Joe Biden Not a Moderate He Is Bernie Sanders in Joe Biden Face Mask
Broadcaster Mark Levine has been speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Newsom presenter Hannah Knighty about his decision to ban petroleum products from the country. Here he explains what happened to his hair and how he is going to deal with the issue.
Source: breitbart.com
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Modern Slavery ? Maybe you Shouldnt Terminate the Contract – Here Why . | NAVEX
Welcome to a series of letters from African journalists. This week we speak to Kristy Grant-Hart, chief executive of the American Bar Association, who has been involved in the forced labor crisis in Asia. Here, she explains how it would work.
Source: jdsupra.com
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Montana Congressman Says No Bailout for SVB Bank Failure
The Silicon Valley Bank has been named one of the most influential banks in the US, according to a US Congressman who has spent the past few years on the list of those being bailed out by the Treasury and the Department of State.
Source: newstalkkgvo.com
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Moody gives Illinois another credit upgrade
The US state of Illinois has received a major credit upgrade, marking the eighth upgrade in less than two years.Moody’s is now the second major rating agency to put the state in the ‘A’ category following S&P's decision to upgrade its bond rating.
Source: tspr.org
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New Coal Carrier for EnerGia Named Kagura Uses carbon offsets to theoretically reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to zero for the entire contracted voyage
The Japanese nuclear power company (NYK) has delivered a new coal carrier to Nagasaki, according to the company’s chief executive. The ship is believed to be the first vessel to become carbon neutral in the North East of Japan.
Source: hellenicshippingnews.com
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NTU Singapore and All India Council for Technical Education announce third edition of Singapore - India Hackathon 2023 - PRN India News
The third edition of the Singapore-India hackathon has been launched in New Delhi, marking its return since the Covid-19 pandemic. The finals will be held in Gandhinagar, India, next August 2023, and Gujarat on the side-lines of G20 Finance Minister's meeting.
Source: news.webindia123.com
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Oil & Gas 360US natgas futures hold near one - week high on colder forecasts
Tamarack Valley Energy has announced its audited financial and operating results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2022 and its independent independent oil and gas reserves evaluation as of December 31 2022. Here is a full summary of the company’s results and results.
Source: oilandgas360.com
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Over 40 % of Manufacturers Lack Technology , Skilled Workforce
Twice as many manufacturers believe their organisation lacks the technology needed to outpace the competition, as compared to 2022, according to a new survey published in the New York Times newspaper on Wednesday. Why is it so important to invest in innovation?
Source: sdcexec.com
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President Biden Expected to Issue First Veto to Preserve DOL ESG Investment Rule | Cadwalader , Wickersham & Taft LLP
US President Joe Biden is facing a second veto of his presidency after two Republican senators joined the House of Representatives in the Senate debate on the environmental impact of retirement investments (Environmental Growth - Environmental Governance) rules.
Source: jdsupra.com
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Right - wing podcast hosts are using SVB bank collapse to advertise buying gold or supporting conservative companies
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has been a political crisis for podcasters across the world. But what is it like to sell their viewers on another grift, according to the BBC’s Jack Poတွေ့c.
Source: mediamatters.org
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Royal bank of Canada Offers ESG Climate Modifer Bonuses Top Execs Who Support ESG Goals
The Royal Bank of Canada has announced plans to introduce a bonus for its CEO and top executives in 2023 to improve its climate strategy. They will be based on their ability to deal with the challenges of the global pandemic.. But what does this mean for the bank?
Source: newsbusters.org
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Seanergy Maritime Remains Confident of Dry Bulk Market Prospects Moving Forward
Seanergy Maritime Holdings has reported a sharp rise in annual revenues for the fourth quarter of the year, according to the latest financial data released by the US Department of Financial Services (DfS) and Treasury.
Source: hellenicshippingnews.com
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SEC climate reporting draft rule draws huge public comment
Companies in the United States are not ready to comply with a new regulation that would require them to report more to shareholders about their climate change, according to industry experts and lawyers. They say they have never seen the amount of public comment.
Source: wtop.com
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SEC ESG policies seen to face challenges as firms limit reports
The Philippines could face challenges in its environmental strategy, according to a leading sustainability group, the Fitch Solutions group which advises investors and regulators on climate change and renewable energy policies, saying they are unable to set out clear details.
Source: bworldonline.com
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SEMICON West 2023 to Highlight Supply Chain Management , Sustainability and Workforce Development
A new exhibition and conference for the semiconductor industry is being held in San Francisco, California, in a bid to boost the industry’s confidence in the technology industry, according to the US electronics industry body S EMI Americas (SIMI). Why?
Source: ein.iconnect007.com
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Silicon Valley Bank marketed itself as a climate tech - friendly bank . How will its collapse impact the industry ?
Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has been forced to close after failing to provide a dedicated, clean energy sustainable finance department, according to the bank's chief executive. The bank has claimed to have committed $3.2 billion to solar projects.
Source: abcnews.go.com
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Stephen Moore : SVB Happened Because of Massive Inflation and Trillion Borrowed by Federal Govt
The collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank may be the "tip of a iceberg" in the US banking system, an economist has told the Fox News Channel, saying the system is sound and not enough bank regulators have done to deal with the problem.
Source: cnsnews.com
Published on 2023-03-14

SVB Crash Will Slam California State and Local Budgets
The Silicon Valley Bank crisis has become a major issue for the US banking industry. The BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world. This week we speak to Kevin O’Leary, chief executive of the Bank of America.
Source: theepochtimes.com
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SVB Pledged Nearly $74 Million To Black Lives Matter Causes
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) is a sign that the bank was focused on woke virtue signaling instead of protecting their customers’ deposits, according to researchers in the US state of California, The Federalist and Consumers’ Research.
Source: thefederalist.com
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TechFire finds cost of sustainability a struggle financially , morally
This is a full transcript of the latest steps towards going Green Pro, which aims to reduce the costs of making savings for the future of our businesses. Welcome to the TechFire webinar - here's what happens when personal imperatives collide.
Source: techcentral.ie
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Tekenable invests €600k in ESG consultancy practice
This is a full transcript of the latest news announcements from the UK's biggest sustainability firms. The BBC News website looks at the impact of environmental policies on businesses and their impacts on the environment and the future of our business.
Source: techcentral.ie
Published on 2023-03-14

The Nashville Ledger
The US government is expected to issue a new rules that would require companies to report more to shareholders about their business's impact on climate change, according to reports.The executives say they are not ready to comply with the rule.
Source: tnledger.com
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UK Regulators Increase Focus On Deceptive Advertising
Consumer protection is a key issue in the UK’s advertising system, with the introduction of new powers to protect consumers. The BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker looks at the impact of the new law on consumer protection and the future of consumer law.
Source: natlawreview.com
Published on 2023-03-14

Vedanta Aluminium & Dalmia Cement Partner For Manufacturing ...
In our series of letters from African journalists, the BBC's Geeta Pandey looks at the challenges facing fly ash and pot lining in the Indian state of Odisha, where they are being used to supply industrial wastes such as SPL.
Source: menafn.com
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Vital Farms Sets Three ESG Goals and Celebrates Progress Towards Improving the Lives of People , Animals , and the Planet Through Food in 2023 Impact Report
The BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world. This week we speak to Vital Farms, a US family farm based in Austin, Texas, and reports on the impact of the environmental impact on our stakeholders. TOP STORIES
Source: perishablenews.com
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WATCH : On Fox News , Home Depot Co - Founder Slams Woke Silicon Valley Bank
The co-founder of The Home Depot has accused the US bank of “badly run” because they are focused on diversity and social policies, according to a Fox News investigation by the company’s chief executive, Bernard Marcus.
Source: newsbusters.org
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Why are some Republicans blaming bank failures on woke policies ?
Silicon Valley Bank collapse, a financial crisis which has left millions of Americans struggling to afford their savings, has become the latest political talking point in the US Republicans’ debate on corruption and diversity.
Source: mycentraloregon.com
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Why are some Republicans blaming bank failures on woke policies ? – 850 WFTL
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank is a political talking point for Republicans, but what exactly are they really thinking about? They’ve been using it to attack the policies of Joe Biden’s administration and their Democratic-backed administration.
Source: 850wftl.com
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Why greenwashing and competence greenwashing are risks to ESG integration and corporate sustainability
Environmental sustainability indicators (Environmental Governance - EDG) are a key element of corporate governance, according to experts at the University of Aberdeen. But why is it important to know what matters to companies and financial institutions when they make decisions?
Source: phys.org
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Why Republicans blame the Silicon Valley Bank collapse on woke capitalism
The collapse of Standard and Poor’s Bank (SVB) has changed the way we look at the banking industry. But what is it like to be a morality play, asks Tom de Castella, chief executive of the Bank of America (SBB).
Source: vox.com
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Women in leadership at BAT : Breaking glass ceilings and infiltrating traditional gender - based roles
In our series of letters from African business leaders, British American Tobacco (BAT WCA) has been interviewed by female leaders in the West and Central Africa area. Here is a look at the challenges of gender parity in corporate Africa, and what does this mean?
Source: thecable.ng
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xpertSea Simplifies the Journey to Sell Shrimp Responsibly
In our series of letters from African journalists, writer and columnist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani looks at the challenges facing seafood buyers in the world’s largest supply chain, which could lead to a global reduction in carbon emissions.
Source: perishablenews.com
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Zain Group 2022 revenue soars 14 pct to reach $5 . 6 bln , net profit grows 6 % to reach $640 mn - ARAB TIMES
Zain Group has announced its financial results for the full-year and fourth quarter ended 31 December, 2022, according to the latest figures from the company's board of directors. The company has been named as a leading mobile telecom innovator.
Source: arabtimesonline.com
Published on 2023-03-14