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Who are the top PR firms greenwashing Big Oil at COP29?

Corporate Knights

Fossil fuel PR agencies show up at events like the COP in order to delay progress by claiming their clients are somehow essential and responsible companies.” The post Who are the top PR firms greenwashing Big Oil at COP29? This article was first published on DeSmog. It has been edited to conform with Corporate Knights style.

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KPMG at COP29 Agenda

3BL Media

Theme: Navigating the energy transition Register today Thursday 14 November 2024 11:30am – 1:00pm (GMT+4) | Greenwashing: Are your green claims robust enough to withstand scrutiny and avoid greenwashing accusations? With sustainability and transparency at the forefront of the business landscape, the issue of greenwashing has emerged.

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ESMA warns investors against vagueness and omissions in anti-greenwashing guidelines

Environmental Finance

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Seven sustainable finance predictions for 2025

Corporate Knights

But recent events and trends are causing the financial centres of London, New York and Toronto to rethink support for climate finance. Energy security has become an overriding concern in the last two years as oil and gas prices have shot up, and sustainable finance has faced an increasingly hostile political environment in the United States.

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Views from across the plastics value chain were aired at the RECOUP Summit

Envirotec Magazine

The panel tackled some of the sectors thorniest issues: infrastructure gaps, technical limitations, greenwashing, and the reality of consumer engagement. Plastic recycling charity RECOUP said its inaugural summit on 30 April in Leeds was a resounding success.

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Most Canadian pension funds recognize the urgency of climate change. Some don't.

Corporate Knights

At stake is not only a more stable climate but the health of Canadas retirement system, which is subject to the myriad financial risks that will accompany global warming and extreme weather events like heat waves, drought and floods.

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B Lab’s New Standards Impact Topic: Climate Action

B the Change

We can expect even more devastating effects of the climate crisis, making events like droughts, hurricanes, and floods more intense and unpredictable. These businesses may also face the risk of greenwashing if they set targets without relying on accurate and verified emissions data.