DeSmogBlog

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The way that fossil fuel money permeates, there’s no question that it will play a role at some level in the ways that media get produced. It’s also like, how does fossil fuel money affect advertising money and affect media? We really need to take the money out of governments. That is a real problem.

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Fossil fuels Climate change Government Demand 107

Eco-Business

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Eco-Business explores why people are leaving behind the big money of extraction for the wild west of renewables. As energy systems shift from fossil fuels to renewables, people are changing jobs—but for different reasons.

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Business Green

MAY 23, 2022

The move comes following a speech he gave at an FT Moral Money event on 19 May, in which Kirk bemoaned that throughout his financial career there has always been "some nutjob telling me about the end of the world". What bothers me about this one is the amount of work these people make me do," he said.

Investment 101

Investment Climate change Sustainability 101

Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 27, 2022

Divestment is a tactic in which an organization, such as an institution or individual, divests itself of stocks, bonds, or investment funds that are unethical or morally ambiguous. Talk with your investment custodian about where your money is invested. Think about how your money is spent and what it supports.

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Climate change Investment Fossil fuels Ethics 145

Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2021

We have a valuable role to play as stewards of our landscape to repair years of damage, not wholly of our doing, and we have a moral obligation to act after decades of intensification have contributed to the challenges we face. Simple solutions can have the greatest impacts in preparing farming for what’s to come.”. “We

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 10, 2022

A positive Return On Investment (ROI) and Sustainability go hand in hand, as many sustainable business practices save money, create a competitive advantage, open new markets and attract customers and employees. Other surveys show that employees are willing to work for less money if they believe their employer is environmentally conscious.

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Business Green

MAY 20, 2022

Speaking at a Financial Times Moral Money event yesterday, Kirk compared the climate crisis to the Y2K bug, bemoaning that throughout his financial career there has always been "some nutjob telling me about the end of the world". He concluded: "Let's get back to making money out of the transition.".

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Investment Climate change Sustainability Carbon 100

DeSmogBlog

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

A Tory MP who suggested it is “morally wrong” to discourage poor countries from pursuing high-carbon growth on climate change grounds has a financial interest in numerous fossil fuel and mining companies. We have grave concerns about an elected politician making money from such a murky and poorly regulated industry,” she said.

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Fossil fuels Global warming Policy Climate change 98

DeSmogBlog

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

A Tory MP who suggested it is “morally wrong” to discourage poor countries from pursuing high-carbon growth on climate change grounds has a financial interest in numerous fossil fuel and mining companies. We have grave concerns about an elected politician making money from such a murky and poorly regulated industry,” she said.

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Fossil fuels Global warming Policy Climate change 98

Clean Energy Canada

MARCH 14, 2024

Introduce the rebate, and while people like the idea of getting money back, confusion rises further. Carbon pricing is right not just because it’s the moral thing, but because it’s the smart, serious thing. It’s complex. The idea of a price signal that gradually guides people toward cleaner choices is not an intuitive concept.

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Carbon Politics Policy Pollution 81

Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Jeremy Hunt also unveiled a £6 billion extra package of support for initiatives like retrofitting to insulate homes and upgrade heating systems, from 2025 – although it wasn’t clear if this was new money or not. UK100 noted that the £6 billion appears not to be new money, and many thought the timeline didn’t reflect the urgency of the matter.

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Energy Energy Policy Government 256

Terra Infirma

JULY 4, 2022

How is this message any better morally than offsetting? At least with the latter you’ll get some trees planted for your money. I realise I’m probably going out on a limb here defending the green claims of massive corporations while lambasting an environmental group for greenwashing, but I want to get across two points.

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Plastics Recycling Recycling Fossil fuels 72

Grist

APRIL 8, 2021

The SCoPEx plans for Kiruna constitute a real moral hazard,” they wrote, adding that the technology “entails risks of catastrophic consequences.” This is why solar geoengineering has often been called a “moral hazard.” Keith says that he worries constantly about the “moral hazard” dimension of his research. “I

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Climate change Technology Global warming Patents 138

Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 27, 2022

Divestment is a tactic in which an organization, such as an institution or individual, divests itself of stocks, bonds, or investment funds that are unethical or morally ambiguous. Talk with your investment custodian about where your money is invested. Think about how your money is spent and what it supports.

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Climate change Investment Fossil fuels Ethics 78

Better Ventures

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

More are now flocking to climate start-ups, just as investors pour money into the field.” Mission > Money An early stage startup is often capital constrained and cannot offer competitive compensation in comparison to more established tech companies. The result? According to Gallup, 55% of employees born after 1989 are disengaged.

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The Environmental Blog

MAY 7, 2020

It can help with enhancing overall efficiency, improving customer perception, and boosting employee morale – and that’s just the start. This is because going green has various other benefits for those operating a company. Use recyclable materials when possible. You can even take this a step further by offering work from home opportunities.

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Business Energy Monitoring Home Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Solar Energy Monitor 248

The Environmental Blog

AUGUST 14, 2021

Not only will having more workers work remotely help the environment, but it will also save money on electricity. In addition, simple actions like shutting off electrical gadgets when no one is using them can help you save money on your electricity costs. You could even be able to downsize to a more cost-effective workplace.

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Business Green

JANUARY 24, 2021

The Bank of England (BoE) is facing pressure from MPs and campaigners to take urgent action to clean up its investments before the COP26 Climate Summit in Glasgow, amid fears that vast sums of public money invested in high-carbon industries could damage the UK's international reputation and derail its climate goals.

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Investment Climate change Carbon COP 101

Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 10, 2022

Reducing carbon emissions caused by commuting and traveling saves money and your employees’ time. Reducing traveling within your consulting firm limits employees’ car usage (and associated emissions) and saves time and money. Reducing waste to save money. Improving employee morale. Conserving water.

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Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability Home Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring 148

Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 6, 2022

Get employees involved in charities – Companies can encourage employees to donate time and money to charities that are aligned with the values of the company. A Green Culture Improves Morale and Productivity. Green teams and green initiatives have shown to improve employee engagement and morale.

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Sustainability Organic Education Startups 148

Michael Grossman

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Either the technology is replicable or improved by someone else after it’s on the market, or because the industry has large incumbents with loyal customers, a track record, and enough money in the reserve to squash their competition or buy them outright.

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Andrew Winston

APRIL 22, 2024

Want to Here’s the “fun” bucket — the “look how much money you can make” story. But how about just doing the moral thing? Where the need to pressure is about survival in a literal sense, rising expectations of stakeholders, including regulators with legal power, leave no other option. It’s a powerful vise of have to pressure.

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Climate change Law Sustainability Demand 148

Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 18, 2022

Challenge #4: Lack of Money. With this in mind, try to avoid spending money on expensive consulting or unproven solutions and technology. All of them are very tangible in either soft dollars (brand, morale, trust) or hard dollars (increased sales, lower customer and employee churn). Improved Morale, Less Attrition.

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 5, 2021

It can bring cost-savings through decreased utility bills and wastage, improve employee morale and health (and in turn, their commitment), and demonstrate to customers and partners that you’re taking strides to be environmentally and socially responsible. Install motion-sensors in your offices to limit energy usage and save money.

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Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability Home Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor 179

Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 26, 2022

Creating work environments that employees enjoy and thrive in yields better employee morale and retention and attracts more potential workers – a win for employers looking to build a reliable team. In fact, biophilic office environments can increase productivity by 6% -15%.

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Health Ozone Pollution Sustainability 148

Green Business Bureau

MARCH 11, 2021

The “softer” risks of poor employee engagement and morale, lower customer satisfaction and a negative brand image and reputation have to be considered. It can impact hiring and employee morale. Although sustainability may not seem like a priority for many company agendas, ignoring it can be detrimental to a company’s future.

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Sustainability Organic Waste Waste 145

Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 6, 2022

Get employees involved in charities – Companies can encourage employees to donate time and money to charities that are aligned with the values of the company. A Green Culture Improves Morale and Productivity. Green teams and green initiatives have shown to improve employee engagement and morale.

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Sustainability Organic Education Startups 148

Green Business Bureau

APRIL 22, 2022

Becoming a sustainable business does require some investment in time and money. The most common concern we hear is lack of funding – “I want to go green, but I don’t have the money” Going green actually doesn’t cost that much. Money is not an issue. Top 5 Sustainability Challenges.

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Sustainability Business Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor 78

Green Business Bureau

JUNE 22, 2023

Creating work environment that employees enjoy and thrive in yields better employee morale and retention and attracts more potential workers – a win for employers looking to build a reliable team.

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Health Pollution Ozone Education 145

Econaur

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

An eco-friendly approach will not only help save the planet, but it also helps you save money , reduce maintenance work, improve indoor health , and increase a property’s value. The first thing to note is that it’s the right thing to do in a moral sense, for ourselves and future generations. how we use water and energy.

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Building Energy Monitoring Home Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor Energy Monitor 96

Green Business Bureau

MARCH 11, 2021

The “softer” risks of poor employee engagement and morale, lower customer satisfaction and a negative brand image and reputation have to be considered. It can impact hiring and employee morale. Although sustainability may not seem like a priority for many company agendas, ignoring it can be detrimental to a company’s future.

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GreenTechMedia

JANUARY 16, 2020

While it is morally improper to invest in fossil fuels during a climate crisis, it is also a bad financial investment as the U.S. Ultimately money talks, and BlackRock’s new coal policy is speaking volumes to the financial community. Because in 2020, with an entire continent ablaze, words are no longer enough.

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Fossil fuels Policy Climate change Investment 100

Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

ROI and Sustainability go hand in hand, as many sustainable business practices save money by themselves. There is no question that businesses who focus on strong Sustainability Programs engage employees, improve morale, create a purpose-driven culture and improve employee well-being. Do you change air filters regularly? Risk Reduction.

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Business Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring 78

Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

ROI and Sustainability go hand in hand, as many sustainable business practices save money by themselves. There is no question that businesses who focus on strong Sustainability Programs engage employees, improve morale, create a purpose-driven culture and improve employee well-being. Do you change air filters regularly? Risk Reduction.

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Business Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring 78

DeSmogBlog

OCTOBER 19, 2021

” Ali Rowe, a campaigner from Extinction Rebellion added: “ It is unconscionable that the Science Museum is taking money from Adani without balancing the impact Adani’s current investments have on the climate crisis and biodiversity loss.” Their action demonstrates a lack of moral conscience.

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Fossil fuels Energy Energy Carbon-neutral 96

Business Green

JULY 6, 2023

Add in the subsequent cuts to the Overseas Development Assistance budget and the decision to classify spending on Ukrainian and Afghan refugees as aid spending, and it is clear that it is highly unlikely there will enough money left to meet the overarching climate finance target. It is not yet too late to turn this around.

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The Green Business Bureau certification and many others offer green activities that cost little to no money to implement into practice. Sharing your progress and green achievements is another great marketing opportunity to boost employee morale, engage with stakeholders and get the recognition you deserve.

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