Is ESG dead? And if so, who killed it? Opinion ESG has become increasingly politicised. Has it reached the end of the line? Asks Neil MacLeod
Fashion brands told to ‘stay on the right side of the law’ amid greenwashing claims Retail Some of the most high-profile fashion brands in the UK have been warned to be clearer on their green credentials by the UK competition watchdog as it clamps down on misleading marketing. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued a new sustainability compliance guide for retailers and told 17 brands to review their practices. [...]
Top creative agency calls on Havas London to be stripped of B Corp status Media Advertising giant Havas London must be stripped of its B Corp status if its sister agency continues to work on its global contract with Shell, the founder of another B Corp accredited agency has said.
Blackrock must face up to its failures on ESG July 13, 2024 With multi-billion dollar greenwashing scandals unfolding across America, the ESG industry is facing a severe reckoning, says Blackrock’s former chief sustainable investment officer Tariq Fancy On April 18, this newspaper published an interview I gave entitled “ESG is dying – but that might be a good thing.” It traced market events since I began arguing [...]
FCA’s anti-greenwashing guidance comes into force next week. Lawyers explain what to expect May 26, 2024 The FCA's new anti-greenwashing guidance comes into force next week. Lawyers explain to City A.M. what companies should expect from this and the implications if they mess up
Tesco, M&S and Primark among brands hesitant to make some green claims over greenwashing action May 24, 2024 Big retail brands are hesitant to make green claims despite the majority embracing sustainable practices over fears of being hit with greenwashing action
HSBC facing backlash over ‘vague’ $1trillion green plans May 3, 2024 HSBC is facing a backlash over its "vague" $1trillion green plans today as it prepares to face down shareholders at its annual general meeting.
B Lab delays decision on whether Havas London will remain a ‘B Corp’ April 22, 2024 Media giant Havas London’s B Corp status continues to hang in the balance, after the accreditation’s gatekeeper chose to delay the conclusion of its investigation into whether its work with Shell is reconcilable with B Corp values.
New study: What’s holding back sustainable funds? Greenwashing. February 6, 2024 Investments into sustainable funds are reducing due to an increase in greenwashing and scepticism towards environment, social and governance focused investing, a new study has found.