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Canada's New Greenwashing Law Impacts U.S. Businesses
Canada amended its Competition Act on June 20, 2024, to regulate unsubstantiated environmental claims in marketing, impacting U.S. companies operating in Canada and potentially setting a global precedent.
Canada's New Greenwashing Law Impacts U.S. Businesses
Canada amended its Competition Act on June 20, 2024, to regulate unsubstantiated environmental claims in marketing, impacting U.S. companies operating in Canada and potentially setting a global precedent.
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32% Bias Score
Former French Minister Joins Shein's Sustainability Committee Amidst Criticism
Former French Interior Minister Christophe Castaner joined Shein's social and environmental responsibility committee on December 20, 2023, aiming to improve the fast-fashion giant's social and environmental practices, despite facing criticism for its environmental impact and alleged human rights abu...
Former French Minister Joins Shein's Sustainability Committee Amidst Criticism
Former French Interior Minister Christophe Castaner joined Shein's social and environmental responsibility committee on December 20, 2023, aiming to improve the fast-fashion giant's social and environmental practices, despite facing criticism for its environmental impact and alleged human rights abu...
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52% Bias Score
Investor Focus on ESG Decreases Amidst Short-Term Pressures and Greenwashing Concerns
An EY survey indicates a significant decrease in investor focus on ESG, with two-thirds less likely to prioritize it due to short-term performance pressures and greenwashing concerns, despite widespread belief in companies meeting sustainability targets.
Investor Focus on ESG Decreases Amidst Short-Term Pressures and Greenwashing Concerns
An EY survey indicates a significant decrease in investor focus on ESG, with two-thirds less likely to prioritize it due to short-term performance pressures and greenwashing concerns, despite widespread belief in companies meeting sustainability targets.
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40% Bias Score
Carbon Capture's Rise: A Climate Solution or Delay Tactic?
Currently, 50 commercial CCS facilities capture only 0.1% of global CO2 emissions; however, its inclusion in global climate plans and significant lobbying efforts by the fossil fuel industry are driving a massive expansion despite concerns about its effectiveness as a climate solution.
Carbon Capture's Rise: A Climate Solution or Delay Tactic?
Currently, 50 commercial CCS facilities capture only 0.1% of global CO2 emissions; however, its inclusion in global climate plans and significant lobbying efforts by the fossil fuel industry are driving a massive expansion despite concerns about its effectiveness as a climate solution.
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68% Bias Score
German Company's €25 Million Investment in Chinese Carbon Offset Project Exposed as Potential Fraud
A German company, Verbio, invested €25 million in a Chinese carbon offset project (BZIA) facilitated by Beijing Carbon, but investigations revealed the project used pre-existing equipment, violating German regulations and potentially constituting fraud; this highlights systemic failures in German au...
German Company's €25 Million Investment in Chinese Carbon Offset Project Exposed as Potential Fraud
A German company, Verbio, invested €25 million in a Chinese carbon offset project (BZIA) facilitated by Beijing Carbon, but investigations revealed the project used pre-existing equipment, violating German regulations and potentially constituting fraud; this highlights systemic failures in German au...
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48% Bias Score
"German Biofuel Firm's €25 Million Investment in Chinese Carbon Credits Under Fraud Investigation"
"In 2023, Verbio, a German biofuel producer, invested €25 million in Chinese carbon credits from Beijing Karbon, which are now suspected to be fraudulent due to misrepresentation of existing facilities as new projects, highlighting flaws in the verification process."
"German Biofuel Firm's €25 Million Investment in Chinese Carbon Credits Under Fraud Investigation"
"In 2023, Verbio, a German biofuel producer, invested €25 million in Chinese carbon credits from Beijing Karbon, which are now suspected to be fraudulent due to misrepresentation of existing facilities as new projects, highlighting flaws in the verification process."
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44% Bias Score
IBEX 35 Companies Integrate Sustainability into Core Business
A new report reveals that Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs) are increasingly influential in Spain's IBEX 35 companies, with 63% holding management committee positions, driving sustainability integration into business strategies and impacting financial performance, but facing challenges from exces...
IBEX 35 Companies Integrate Sustainability into Core Business
A new report reveals that Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs) are increasingly influential in Spain's IBEX 35 companies, with 63% holding management committee positions, driving sustainability integration into business strategies and impacting financial performance, but facing challenges from exces...
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36% Bias Score
Corporate Sustainability in 2024: From Greenwashing to Data-Driven Reporting
The year 2024 witnessed a shift in corporate sustainability from 'greenwashing' to 'greenhushing,' with companies focusing on data-driven reporting despite regulatory hurdles and political headwinds; 96% of the world's largest 250 companies now produce average 83-page sustainability reports.
Corporate Sustainability in 2024: From Greenwashing to Data-Driven Reporting
The year 2024 witnessed a shift in corporate sustainability from 'greenwashing' to 'greenhushing,' with companies focusing on data-driven reporting despite regulatory hurdles and political headwinds; 96% of the world's largest 250 companies now produce average 83-page sustainability reports.
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40% Bias Score
France Adopts EU Green Fund Labeling Guidelines After Clarifications
After a delay, the French financial market authority (AMF) will implement European guidelines on green fund labeling, including the acceptance of green bonds from carbon-intensive energy companies, following clarifications from the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA).
France Adopts EU Green Fund Labeling Guidelines After Clarifications
After a delay, the French financial market authority (AMF) will implement European guidelines on green fund labeling, including the acceptance of green bonds from carbon-intensive energy companies, following clarifications from the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA).
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32% Bias Score
German Firm's Chinese Carbon Offset Investment Uncovered as Likely Fraud
A joint investigation by ZDF Frontal and DW reveals that German biofuel producer Verbio's 25 million euro investment in Chinese carbon certificates from Beijing Carbon is likely part of a large-scale fraud involving the misrepresentation of existing facilities as new climate protection projects.
German Firm's Chinese Carbon Offset Investment Uncovered as Likely Fraud
A joint investigation by ZDF Frontal and DW reveals that German biofuel producer Verbio's 25 million euro investment in Chinese carbon certificates from Beijing Carbon is likely part of a large-scale fraud involving the misrepresentation of existing facilities as new climate protection projects.
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40% Bias Score
€1 Billion Carbon Credit Fraud Exposes Flaws in German Climate Program
A €1 billion carbon credit fraud scheme, originating in China and involving German companies and auditing firms, was uncovered, exposing vulnerabilities in international carbon offset programs and highlighting the need for stricter verification procedures.
€1 Billion Carbon Credit Fraud Exposes Flaws in German Climate Program
A €1 billion carbon credit fraud scheme, originating in China and involving German companies and auditing firms, was uncovered, exposing vulnerabilities in international carbon offset programs and highlighting the need for stricter verification procedures.
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44% Bias Score
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