Banks behind 70% jump in greenwashing incidents in 2023 -report

Australia News News

Banks behind 70% jump in greenwashing incidents in 2023 -report
Australia Latest News,Australia Headlines
  • 📰 Reuters
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 23 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 13%
  • Publisher: 97%

The number of instances of greenwashing by banks and financial services companies around the world rose 70% in the past 12 months from the previous 12 months, a report on Tuesday showed.

European financial institutions accounted for most instances and much of the greenwashing involved claims about fossil fuels.

"Over 50% of these climate-specific greenwashing risk incidents either mentioned fossil fuels or linked a financial institution to an oil and gas company. These incidents are not happening in isolation and regulators are increasingly aware of the scale of the problem," RepRisk said.that banks, insurers and investment firms across the bloc had made "misleading claims" about their sustainability credentials to investors.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

Reuters /  🏆 2. in US

Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Monster (2023) (2023) | ScreenRantMonster (2023) (2023) | ScreenRantMonster is a drama-thriller film that follows a trio of characters slowly uncovering the reason behind a young boy's behavioral changes. When Saori notices her son is acting disturbingly, she confronts his teacher, believing they may be responsible. But the truth goes deeper and darker as the story unfolds through the perspectives of mother, son, and teacher.
Read more »

Memory (2023) (2023) | ScreenRantMemory (2023) (2023) | ScreenRantMemory is a 2023 drama film by writer-director Michel Franco. The film follows Jessica Chastain as social worker Sylvia, who carries on a relatively straightforward life as a single mother - until a high school reunion re-opens the past via a former classmate named Saul.
Read more »

I-70’s Peña Boulevard exit closed for crash, fuel spillI-70’s Peña Boulevard exit closed for crash, fuel spillThe Peña Boulevard exit on eastbound Interstate 70 is closed after a two-vehicle crash caused a diesel fuel spill.
Read more »

NB ramp to Peña Boulevard from EB I-70 closed Monday due to crashNB ramp to Peña Boulevard from EB I-70 closed Monday due to crashThe northbound ramp to Peña Boulevard from eastbound Interstate 70 is expected to be closed until 8 a.m. Monday due to a crash, the Aurora Police Department tweeted.
Read more »



Render Time: 2025-03-01 12:39:17