Corporate Knights

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Back then, some members of the SIO, the precursor to today’s Responsible Investment Association (RIA), felt the lack of a sustainability label placed the industry at risk of greenwashing. The fear 20 years ago that a green investment label could itself enable greenwashing is now playing out two decades later in Europe.

Sustainable Investment 357

Sustainable Investment Net Zero Greenwashing Climate Change 357

Chris Hall

MAY 1, 2024

As the fallout continues over the Science Based Targets initiative’s approach to offsets, is the net zero target-setting landscape for corporates fit for purpose? Major corporate buyers stepped back from purchasing carbon credits as accusations of greenwashing grew. Divided opinion Last year was a challenging one for the VCMs.

Net Zero 85

Net Zero Paris Agreement Carbon Offsets CDP 85

3BL Media

MAY 4, 2022

In this paper, we describe our process for assessing ESG-labeled bonds and show that, by systematically applying this framework, investors can help set a gold standard for the market, avoid surprises from controversy and greenwashing, and potentially generate more alpha over time. Less Greenwashing Can Mean More Alpha.

Green Bonds 130

Green Bonds Greenwashing Banking Net Zero 130

Chris Hall

MAY 24, 2024

David Byrns, Portfolio Manager at American Century, explains why transition investing is fundamental to achieving net zero. But the range of transition planning frameworks being developed to support organisations on their path to net zero is inevitably driving demand for assets turning from brown to green.

Net Zero 80

Net Zero Sustainable Investment Value Creation Divestment 80

Chris Hall

JUNE 6, 2024

Regulatory pressure over greenwashing increases as deadlines approach for widespread incorporation of sustainable fuel. Any attention in this area is fraught with risk; even where there has been no greenwashing, the reputational damage is done when the accusation is made and it is hard to fix.”

Greenwashing 64

Greenwashing Net Zero Development 64

Chris Hall

JUNE 6, 2024

Regulatory pressure on airlines over greenwashing increases as deadlines for widespread incorporation of sustainable fuel approaches. Any attention in this area is fraught with risk; even where there has been no greenwashing, the reputational damage is done when the accusation is made and it is hard to fix.”

Greenwashing 52

Greenwashing Net Zero Development 52

Sphera

JANUARY 25, 2023

Many companies are actively planning and implementing policies to reach net zero by 2050, for instance. While others, in addition to setting net-zero goals, are using ESG to help them create innovative products and services that are good for the environment and good for business.

Net Zero 52

Net Zero Greenwashing Climate Change Supply Chain 52