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‘Carbon neutral’ and ‘net-zero’ claims face global greenwash crackdown

Corporate Knights

They’ve permeated nearly every product category, from “carbon neutral” burgers and disposable cola bottles made with “plastic from the sea” to net-zero oil companies and ESG labels slapped on trillions of dollars in poorly regulated investment funds. But the Wild West era may be coming to an end. At the same time, the U.K.’s

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Cooking the books: The magical math of ‘climate-friendly’ meat

Corporate Knights

The world’s biggest meat-packers have announced net-zero targets, as the industry tries to reassure the public that despite the urgency of the climate emergency, there’s no need to cut back on our burgers and steaks. That includes emissions from animals and meat purchased from suppliers. “In It’s possible.” JBS denied the allegations.

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ESG Today: Week in Review

ESG Today

This week in ESG news: Deloitte study finds over 70% of companies have abandoned M&A deals over ESG concerns; CDP launches new sustainability reporting platform; EU regulators call for action on greenwashing in financial sector; H&M warns against use of carbon credits in corporate net zero plans; Climeworks unveils carbon removal tech breakthrough; (..)

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easyJet Puts Zero Emission Flying Technology at Center of Climate Plan

ESG Today

Low-cost airline easyJet announced the release of its net zero roadmap, outlining the company’s plan to address its climate impact and achieve net zero emissions flying by 2050. The plan focuses heavily on the development and adoption of zero carbon emissions technology, with a particular focus on hydrogen-powered flying.

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20 C-suite sustainability champions for 2021

GreenBiz

The company, an early partner with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, has positioned water and carbon emissions as equally critical in the climate crisis. Last year, Ecolab set a goal for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, getting halfway there by 2030. million acres the 4.4 million acres it protects in the Amazon.

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Court Greenlights Greenwashing Case Against KLM

ESG Today

The complaint also challenge’s the airline’s claim that its net zero by 2050 target is “creating a more sustainable future”, which ClientEarth says is at odds with the airline’s growth plans.

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Blistering heat is ravaging tourism hotspots. Can the industry reinvent itself?

Corporate Knights

Vineyards hiked their prices for wine tastings to raise revenue, but then a ban on tourists using hotels—to accommodate evacuees fleeing wildfires—eliminated the possibility of big group bookings and destination weddings. The location would be “beautiful and sunny for those that do make it through,” he added. Travel and tourism added US$7.7

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