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Brussels to crack down on greenwashing of consumer products
Third-largest US lender’s Bridge network likened to a dating app for modest-sized loans
The proliferation of cheap, shortlived garments has come at an enormous environmental and social cost. The EU is preparing to end it
Asset manager blames proposals that are ‘overreaching’ or ‘simply redundant’
Novelists raging against sponsors should be mindful of unintended consequences
Trend comes amid increasing number of people struggling during cost of living crisis
Research papers on ESG themes — positive and sceptical — dominate recent downloads from the Social Science Research Network website
Companies are under pressure to lift pay to spur growth after 30 years of deflation and stagnant wages
Many companies and financial institutions lack expertise or evidence to support sustainability and ESG claims
Dozens of companies pledge to recruit or train people fleeing Ukraine war and other crisis-stricken regions
Advert gave ‘misleading’ impression company was making ‘a positive overall environmental contribution’
Also in today’s newsletter, will New York’s smog crisis spark action?
Climate and human rights proposals overall receive fewer votes in 2023 corporate proxy season
Advertising Standards Authority finds oil and gas groups had misled public on climate benefits of their products
European Banking Authority says there is a ‘clear increase’ in financial institutions overstating their climate credentials
Also in today’s newsletter, investors look to the next health crisis on the horizon
Consultation on how to market sustainability comes amid a global push against greenwashing
Lawyers play an essential role in securing funds and support for ESG projects in Asia-Pacific
As regulators reclassify some investments, more due diligence on methodologies is needed
Financial Conduct Authority criticises ‘widespread failings’ in ESG benchmarks
Also in today’s newsletter, there’s more to shareholder proposals than winning the vote
Climate activist and members of Sami community stage protest after Oslo ignores court ruling
Business schools are focusing on consulting experiences that make a social difference
Competition watchdog to look into potential greenwashing in sale of household essentials
Student and employer demand is driving realisation that institutions must adapt or risk disruption
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