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Bookmark or Share- What are green bonds and why is this market growing so fast?The market for green bonds – money invested in sustainable projects – is growing exponentially. In 2020, $270 billion was spent on green bond issuances, according to the World Economic Forum's report, Fostering Effective Energy Transition 2023. Efforts are accelerating to prevent misleading marketing known as greenwashing.
- How to spot greenwashing – and how to stop it - The World Economic ForumGreenwashing generally takes two main forms: 1. Selective disclosure. This means advertising positive information regarding a product's environmental performance while hiding the negative. For example, some paper products claim to be ‘green’ based on a narrow set of attributes without attention to other important environmental issues.
- Why the voluntary carbon market is key to carbon dioxide removalIncreasing public criticism of greenwashing: Public criticism and legal action over greenwashing claims deter companies from participating, even when acting in good faith. Lack of clear guidance: The specific role that the VCM will play in achieving net-zero targets remains uncertain. Lack of guidance from internationally recognized market ...
- COP29: Why it matters and 4 key areas for action4. Getting adaptation on track. Adaptation has often been overshadowed by mitigation, yet it is crucial as climate impacts worsen. COP29 is a pivotal opportunity to prioritize adaptation and secure the necessary resources. With some climate change effects now inevitable, robust adaptation strategies are essential.
- 5 strategies to avoid greenwashing in regenerative agriculture3. Radical transparency, measurable claims, reliable data. Combatting greenwashing in regenerative agriculture starts with radical transparency across supply chains, from farm to shelf. Grounded in reliable data measuring biodiversity, soil health and carbon levels, among other pertinent metrics, companies should see this approach as a ...
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