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A Framework for Companies That Want to Avoid Greenwashing

B the Change

Companies are being asked to act more sustainably — and to be truthful about what they do. That means avoiding “greenwashing,” or false communications about environmental action. Greenwashing is a big problem. You’ve probably heard of greenwashing. We define greenwashing and explain why it hurts your company.

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The ESG Interview: Dancing into the Mainstream

Chris Hall

Eric Usher, Head of the UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative, says public and private sectors are making step-by-step progress on climate action. Usher says ESG has transitioned from an activity on the margins of mainstream finance, to becoming a central concern for asset owners.

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Show Your Working

Chris Hall

Difficulties in definition continue to thwart efforts to demonstrate the financial benefits of sustainable investments. Sustainable fund flows attracted US$37 billion of net new money in Q4 2022, with global sustainable fund assets reaching a total of US$2.5 trillion by 2026, up from US$18.4 trillion by 2026, up from US$18.4

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Sustainability trends 2023

Carlos Sanchez

Despite the outlook Environment, Social and Governance topics have continued to be a key priority among investors, consumers and companies. In this article, I’ll summarise key events defining 2022 and present four sustainability trends that will prepare you to create an impact in 2023. 2022 Sustainability Summary. Thank you GRI!

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At long last, Canada restricts oil and gas subsidies (except for all the loopholes)

Corporate Knights

A government official, speaking on background, said government programs that could be affected by the guidelines control about C$1 billion in public money, The Canadian Press reports. increase in 2021, the Canadian Climate Institute reported in February). increase in 2021, the Canadian Climate Institute reported in February).

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ESG Global Trends in 2022

3BL Media

DESCRIPTION: As we recently came together from all parts of the world for the first time in over two and a half years for our Spring Associate meeting for Inogen Alliance, a main focus of our meetings was around Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG). SOURCE: Inogen Alliance. This wave of ESG is not slowing down but gaining momentum.

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An insider’s look at the Glasgow climate summit – talks intensify, amid grandstanding and anger outside

Renewable Energy World

There has been a shift at this year’s summit, from making pledges to reach net zero emissions by 2050 to a focus on actions to cut emissions by 2030. C trajectory in half for carbon dioxide emissions and by almost 40% for methane. C, inside discussions on transparency and reporting on climate progress are stalled.