Monthly Archives: August 2009

“Greenwash” is a term that is applied, particularly by NGOs, to describe certain public relations (PR) activities conducted by organisations they allege are “dirty” (in green or environmental terms).  A typical greenwash allegation suggests that PR actions have been undertaken to achieve improved perceptions of “green” or environmental credentials when in fact these credentials either [...]

The Norwegian government pension fund has decided to get active in respect to water management. It plans to engage with companies to improve their management of water related risk and their reporting of this aspect of their activities.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission doesn’t require companies to disclose information about this issue. However, if this [...]

Both leading UK political parties have had a considerable amount to say recently about CSR related matters. This has particularly focused on the banking sector and, occasionally, matters such as climate change.
I recall that, a few years ago, the British government allocated a CSR portfolio responsibility to Stephen Timms. He, along with his [...]

Over the last few years we’ve noticed a notable lack of understanding within the media and the NGO world about the terms responsible and “ethical” investing and the strategies that should be adopted by investment managers. We thought we’d try to move this debate along with our take on the matter.
Let’s take the UK [...]

Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary is a reliable source for a good quote. The latest is his reaction to the British transport secretary’s plans to replace short-haul flights with a high-speed rail network “For reasons of carbon reduction and wider environmental benefits”.
O’Leary’s take on this was:
“It is insane.”
And…
“On [return] domestic flights from Glasgow to London passengers [...]