News about greenwashing on 2023-03-19
We have money and power : older Americans to blockade banks in climate protest | Climate crisis
The first set of mass climate demonstrations by older Americans will be held in Washington DC on Tuesday, according to a report from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EIU). The BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker explains why the protests are taking place.
Source: theguardian.com
Published on 2023-03-19
Accelerating sustainability with emerging technology - BusinessWorld Online
Companies are increasingly relying on 5G, IO, and other emerging technologies to boost their sustainability strategy, an EY study suggests. The BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker looks at the impact of these technology investments.
Source: bworldonline.com
Published on 2023-03-19
Apex Group Acquires Efficient Group
A leading South African investment management firm is to be bought by a group of private investors, creating an estimated fortune of more than £20bn in annual revenue (AUA) worth of millions of African dollars (US$19 billion).
Source: bernews.com
Published on 2023-03-19
Are Oil Stocks Too Good For ESG Investors To Pass Up ?
Oil and gas will continue to play a vital role in meeting global energy demands, according to the chief executive of BlackRock. The BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world, from Silicon Valley to New York City and London.
Source: oilprice.com
Published on 2023-03-19
Australian bank exposure to resources sector crashes to decade low
Bridgend Bank, the National Australian Bank (NAB), has been named as the world’s largest banking giant for the first time in more than a decade, according to its chief executive Nick Rees.In his first interview with BBC Capital, he explains the impact of local banks on the environment.
Source: afr.com
Published on 2023-03-19
Bankers at British Arm of SVB Receive Bonuses Totalling up to £20m
HSBC staff and executives at the failed Silicon Valley Bank received bonuses of up to £20 million, according to a broadcaster reportedly released by Sky News. They may have had to sign off on the payouts, it has emerged.
Source: breitbart.com
Published on 2023-03-19
Biden Approval of Alaskan Drilling Could Be Big Oil Last Surge
The world's biggest oil giants have reported a record $221 billion in combined profits, raising fears that fossil fuels could be destroyed by the global climate crisis, say analysts and industry experts. Why?
Source: businessinsider.com
Published on 2023-03-19
Buffett Steps Into the Bank Crisis , He Gets Rich , We Pay
Warren Buffett’s private jets have arrived in Omaha, the US state of Massachusetts, where he has been holding meetings with a number of senior executives in the past few days. What is going on with the businessman?
Source: independentsentinel.com
Published on 2023-03-19
Canada biggest oil producers embarked on massive greenwashing campaign , alleges Greenpeace
Canadians have been accused of running a climate change advertising campaign against the country’s largest oil sands producers, which claim they are responsible for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the coming decade and early next.
Source: piquenewsmagazine.com
Published on 2023-03-19
City Hall : A deeper dive into the mayor FY 2024 budget proposal
A selection of the islands which have been affected by the coronavirus outbreak. This is a list of areas where they are based in the United States of America and their neighbourhoods. Each of them includes the country's main territory.
Source: unionleader.com
Published on 2023-03-19
Dmitry Kobylkin : Joint efforts of Russia and African countries will allow us to form new fair rules for the use of our resources in world markets
Russia and Africa are being called upon to join forces in the field of subsoil use, according to a group of Russian scientists and academics. They have told the BBC how they could become the engines of the changes.
Source: rough-polished.com
Published on 2023-03-19
Fintech investment in EMEA drops sharply to $44 . 9bn in 2022
Global investment in Fintech has fallen to its lowest level in more than a decade, according to the latest report from H1’22 and H2'22, the firm's chief executive, KPMG, and the UK-based venture capital group.
Source: tradearabia.com
Published on 2023-03-19
First Citizens emerges as possible suitor for Silicon Valley Bank
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank is being investigated by a leading financial institution, according to reports from the US state-owned lender SVB. The bank failed in July and could be auctioned for $500m (£400m).
Source: foxbusiness.com
Published on 2023-03-19
Fossil fuel ad campaign misled Canadians , claims Competition Board complaint - Canada News
A Canadian environmental group has filed a complaint against the country’s largest oil sands producers over their advertising campaigns to tackle the climate crisis in the US and the UK, according to the environment activist Salomé Phillips.
Source: castanet.net
Published on 2023-03-19
Full transcript of Face the Nation on March 19 , 2023
Politics is out in full force this week, with the banking crisis cooled, or are we in for another wild week? Here's what happened to Margaret Brennan, a former White House aide, who says he expects to be arrested this weekend.
Source: cbsnews.com
Published on 2023-03-19
HART : The woke are still going broke - Odessa American
In our series of letters from African journalists, writer and columnist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani looks at the risks and results of running a company as “woke” - and why they are so often referred to as bullying.
Source: oaoa.com
Published on 2023-03-19
International : Bite - size Briefings - Latest ESG developments
In our series of briefings, we look at the latest developments in financial services in the UK and around the world, including the global environment, social and governance, and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on businesses and their ability to operate.
Source: globalcompliancenews.com
Published on 2023-03-19
Maria Bartiromo breaks down the justice system double - standard with Rep James Comer , Sen Tom Cotton , and more
US President Joe Biden's lawyer, James Comer, has revealed the first batch of bank records he was able to get. Here he explains how China may have taken money from the Bidens family, Maria Bartiromo, and what they did in return for the money.
Source: foxnews.com
Published on 2023-03-19
Mubadala rebrands business management services unit
The largest shared services firm in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced it is expanding into a new advisory firm to become the next national champion in corporate services and entertainment and customer services, according to its chief executive Mohammed bin Rashid.
Source: tradearabia.com
Published on 2023-03-19
PM Mitra parks to boost India $100 bn textile export goal , says industry
The Indian government has announced plans to set up a multi-million pound textile park in the Central and Tamil Nadu state of Telangana, which could boost the economy by $500bn (£500m) by 2030, the BBC has learned.
Source: business-standard.com
Published on 2023-03-19
PPA S . A .: A new historic record high in revenue and profitability | Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide
The Ports and Harbours Authority (PPA S.A.) has announced its annual financial results for 2022, marking the best ever performance achieved in both revenue and profitability across the sector during the pandemic. However, it does not appear to have seen a significant increase in turnover.
Source: hellenicshippingnews.com
Published on 2023-03-19
SEDCO Capital delivers 41 % net return to investors following ...
A Saudi Arabian investment advisory firm has successfully exited its SEDCO Capital Real Estate Fund I, delivering a 41% net return on invested capital, according to the Financial Times . The BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world.
Source: menafn.com
Published on 2023-03-19
So you want to be a climate - conscious investor . Here how to avoid greenwashing
Two Canadian students have become the first students in Canada to raise money for climate-friendly funds, which will help protect the environment and promote a greener future for the world. But what is it like for them to make their money do the talking?
Source: cbc.ca
Published on 2023-03-19
Standard Chartered Bank partners with Dear Our Community
Standard Chartered Bank has joined Dear Our Community for a series of “Opening the Way - Leading the Path” to help young people in Vietnam prepare for social impact careers within the next few years, according to the company’s chief executive.
Source: en.qdnd.vn
Published on 2023-03-19
Standard grabs trio of news awards
Hong Kong's newspapers have scooped a number of prizes at the annual news awards in the capital, which include best business news and best headline (English), best photograph (Spanish) and leading journalism coverage of climate change in China.
Source: thestandard.com.hk
Published on 2023-03-19
Starbucks opens new socially responsible cafe in ESG push
The world's biggest coffee chain, Starbucks, has opened a new eco-friendly cafe in Korea, as part of its efforts to recycle waste and create jobs for youths. Why? They say they are proud of their work.
Source: koreaherald.com
Published on 2023-03-19
State House Dome : Weighing 2024 run , Sununu touches third rail
A Republican candidate for the US presidential election has said he is “ludicrous” that the leading contenders in both parties oppose making any changes to the entitlement programme.A former Hampshire Gov. has told NBC News.
Source: unionleader.com
Published on 2023-03-19
Stockman On Washington Panicked Bailout Of Bank Deposits ... Here What Comes Next
In our series of letters from African journalists, economist David Stockman looks at the challenges facing the US Federal Reserve. Here’s a look at what happens to the small banking sector, and what does it mean for those who want to throw-in the towel.
Source: zerohedge.com
Published on 2023-03-19
Sunday Talk : Stone on School Issues
Iowa’s governor has been speaking to the BBC about the challenges facing schools in the US state of Ohio during a week-long debate over changes to school admissions and environmental laws which could lead to closures.
Source: kiow.com
Published on 2023-03-19
Tapping into a new and competitive market of Commercial Real Estate
The global real estate industry is seeking to shift its focus from organic growth to building strategy to address the changing business environment, according to the BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker newspaper. Why is the industry struggling to survive?
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Published on 2023-03-19
Trailblazing growth in industrial parks
The Australian Asset Management Group (AME) has announced that it is creating a new, well-managed industrial park in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur, for the first time in more than 20 years, according to the company’s chief executive.
Source: thestar.com.my
Published on 2023-03-19
Transcript : Rep . Patrick McHenry on Face the Nation , March 19 , 2023
The Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy, has said he is directing Congress to investigate whether federal funds are being used by the state of New York where a grand jury may soon indict the 45th President of America.
Source: cbsnews.com
Published on 2023-03-19
Visibility in Supplier Sustainability is Key to Progressing ESG
Companies have been taking steps to consider their supplier sustainability initiatives, including encouraging them to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce workforce diversity. But what does the concept mean for suppliers in the global supply chain, asks Chris Stokel-Walker.
Source: sdcexec.com
Published on 2023-03-19
Watch : How custom - made tiles will restore coral reefs in Abu Dhabi waters
An artificial reef project has been launched by the Australian Development Agency (ADR) in a bid to preserve marine ecosystems and protect corals from the impact of climate change and environmental change, according to the BBC's Jonathan Marcus. Why?
Source: gulfnews.com
Published on 2023-03-19
Were watching Adam Kinzinger get dumber in REAL TIME – > Check out his lame dig at Vivek Ramaswamy – twitchy . com
The former FBI chief, James McCarthy, has told the BBC that he could be arrested on Tuesday because of reports that US President Donald Trump is being held on suspicion of conspiracy to murder. Here’s what happened to Vivek Ramaswamy.
Source: twitchy.com
Published on 2023-03-19
Why is green finance not taking ground in Bangladesh ?
The Bangladesh Bank has set a minimum target of 5 percent green finance attainment for every bank and non-bank financial institution working in the country. The Bank's policy guidelines have been published by the Central Bank. What does this mean for the economy and how it works?
Source: thedailystar.net
Published on 2023-03-19