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Are lawyers and accountants doing enough on climate change?

GreenBiz

Each firm received an overall letter grade reflecting its contribution to the climate problem based on the data in these three categories. Climate lobbying" in the report is defined as efforts "to delay, control or block policies to tackle climate change.". Are lawyers and accountants doing enough on climate change? Joel Makower.

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Hazardous chemicals content listed in new EU-wide products database

Envirotec Magazine

The aim is to help consumers make more informed purchasing choices and help waste operators further develop the re-use of articles and the recycling of materials. The SCIP database now includes more than four million article notifications. The most common substances of very high concern in notifications are: lead (e.g.

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When it comes to climate investment funds, diverse management is imperative

GreenBiz

Venture capitalists decide who gets to be a billionaire and what solutions reach billions in market penetration. Fixed-income investors are able to drive how much of the bond market is green, or better yet, which bonds adhere to the 17 Principles of Environmental Justice. In a 2019 study , the U.S. percent South Asian, 4.8

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Is TCFD a catalyst for transformational climate adaptation?

GreenBiz

TCFD risks are broadly defined into two categories: physical climate risk and "transition risks." Transition risks are the risks a company may face when society forces it to curtail its greenhouse gas emissions and the risks of impacts caused by policies and investments that lower emissions such as reductions in fossil fuel demand.

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Luxury in the new normal: Leadership and innovation in 2020 and beyond

GreenBiz

Luxury in the new normal: Leadership and innovation in 2020 and beyond. Elisa Niemtzow. Fri, 10/16/2020 - 01:00. Business as usual for the luxury industry is over. 2020 brings with it the end of a positive growth cycle, as analysts expect global luxury sales to contract 25-45 percent in 2020 , with a recovery that could take up to three years.

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EV adoption is accelerating, but could lingering doubts hamper growth?

Smart Energy International

Which is why, to look into their growth in the new year, engineers at EV charger design consultancy Versinetic closely studied market signals to forecast key industry trends for 2024. Government policy supportive of EVs provides tailwinds in many markets too. A policy shift could quickly boost consumer confidence.

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How To Avoid Greenwashing: A Businesses Guide for Sustainable Marketing

Green Business Bureau

At Green Business Bureau , we want to help businesses rebuild consumer trust through honest sustainability communications and marketing. As such, in this article, you’ll learn how to avoid greenwashing and effectively communicate your environmental responsibility. Category #1: Effective Environmental Communications.