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SEC filings from August reveal that Ethic has ploughed millions into oil, gas, mining companies, airlines, as well as firms that so-called ethical investment guides rate poorly including Amazon.
Investigating your food: Is there any escaping palm oil? - 23 June 2021
THIRTY new jobs will be created when a new cafe opens in a former bank.
Polestar More people are aware of "going green" than ever before. Many companies claim to be "sustainable" in their marketing, but it can be difficult to separate the claims from fact. There are some fairly simple ways you can add sustainability to your routine. Being "green" or buying "sustainable" products is a growing concern for many: A recent survey of 3,000 consumers in eight countries revealed that 70% of people are more aware now that human activity threatens the environment than before the pandemic. But as many companies add sustainable claims to their m...
How to choose ethical chocolate Easter eggs Despite the fun packaging and shiny foil wrappers, chocolate is no longer a carefree indulgence. Here's how to make a conscious choice 2 April 2021 • 11:30am A cocoa farmer in Ghana with Tony’s chocolate, which flies the ethics banner Credit: Tony's Chocolonely What do you want most from your Easter eggs? A quick hit of sugar and fat to get you through until lunchtime, maybe. A taste of your childhood, transporting you with a single mouthful back to happier, more innocent times. Lord knows, right now we all deserve these little pleasures. Perhap...