Your work is vital, Edward, thank you so much for the perspective.
And for the warning about the Word Salad - reminds me of Groucho Marx -
'Why a four-year-old child could understand this report. Run out and find me a four-year-old child. I can't make head nor tail out of it.'
The sheer insanity of the West being at War with Evil Ruasia whilst co-ooerating on Sustainability Goals - only imbeciles and Adult Children are not 'Conspiracy Theorists'.
But after the dust has settled, for those still alive - Russia and the Slavic People will prevail.
Thanks for the meticulous reporting, Riley! I can only imagine how much effort it takes to review and then to translate the said word salad... I had to force myself to read these articles., and switching to Russian didn't help :)
"Avito launched an environmental calculator in customer accounts. Now it shows how many natural resources have been saved through the resale of goods. "
"Special “ecological” icons have appeared in customer profiles on Avito. They show how many natural resources a user who sells or buys used things has helped to save."
> "Avito launched an environmental calculator in customer accounts. Now it shows how many natural resources have been saved through the resale of goods."
And if they continue with their carbon taxing fraud, at some point you will be declined because you've exceeded your carbon allowance. Similar to the 100 year old idea of Technocracy, implemented using modern technology like blockchain:
> Scott proposed that money be replaced by energy certificates ... and then distributed equally among the North American population, according to resource availability.
Russia is part of “a single vector for the development of the regulatory framework in the field of sustainable development”—how beautifully succinct.
That does say it in a nutshell. Two sides of the same coin. Oh, how I wish those who wax eloquent about the BRICS and Holy Russia opposing the West would come to this blog and see the reality. They're just fighting over who's going to be the top dog in the one global system.
Edward should provide the Top dog, with lots of belly rubs.
Bingo! The divisions and purposefully created factions are subtle. I think the strongest sellers are those who believe themselves to be the movers and shakers of their nations without understanding how carefully they're manipulated for their role in the world. Because they believe their drama, everyone else believes their drama. For those of us who aren't playing the game, we simply step back and see that the more anything changes--the more it remains the same. The same agenda; the same people getting inordinately rich; etc., etc. Doesn't make any difference who's elected. The costumes change, but the people remain the same.
I'm still not sure what "sustainable" means, exactly. From the bits of word salad you posted, and the picture of the Electrobus, I'm guessing it involves several things: electrifying everything, carbon indulgences (i.e., pay for your sins), and lots and lots of solar panels.
You are correct. I recently did a deep dive into the subject of 'sustainability' and related terms - here's an excerpt:
"When sifting through the technical jargon often associated with sustainable development and the circular economy, it becomes clear that they encompass more than just utilising new technologies for economic growth. It also involves substituting economic growth in established sectors with growth in emerging sectors. This necessitates a significant shift in systems (i.e. systems change), which is seen as crucial for transitioning into the 4IR. This is why there is so much focus on electrification and digitisation.
To sum up, sustainable development within the context of the circular economy can be more accurately defined as economic growth that is primarily based on replacing old systems with new ones and expanding these new systems while leaving the old ones behind. The implication is that recycling is not necessarily the primary objective, even though it is usually what comes to mind when people hear the term “circular economy”."
Wow! You really looked under every stone! Very good documented journalistic work.
Not surprising that they would overdo it that way since they are slated to take the leadership of the Agenda away from the West in the very near future
"largest issuers here are still companies with state participation"- this is all the same, create a simulacrum economy that siphons off value from the productive economy. This is what has become of the great economies of the last century. I'm betting on the real economy and real peasants. The hardest but to crack will be medicine, its become so preposterous that only people in financialized positions can afford it.
Thanks so much, always... Edward... for your extreme lucidity. The whole world, alas, is subject to the so-called sustainability criteria, and the Russians, no more than the others, are escaping these nightmare landscape.
Despite these horrible iesenchantment, everywhere, throughout the world, we must carrefully learn, memorize, resist, stick together. Thank you for your useful work Edward!!! and nice week-end!!! with a large drop of vodka!!!
We've had gov / ad agency corruption as a significant problem for 50 years. So just more of the same, afaict. Unlikely the Conservatives will roll any of this back.
The Canadian legislative framework has been strengthened by significant amendments to the Competition Act. These specifically target misleading marketing practices related to environmental claims. From now on, any company claiming that its products or services are beneficial to the environment must provide solid evidence to back up these claims. Competition authorities will now have the power to verify the veracity of such claims and sanction offending companies.
Prohibition of misleading marketing practices
Under the new rules, it is also forbidden for companies to publicly declare the environmental benefits of their products without substantial, verifiable proof. This includes terms such as “ecological”, “sustainable” or “green”, which are often misused to attract environmentally conscious consumers. Companies must be able to demonstrate, through independent studies or certification, that their products really do meet the environmental criteria they claim.
Corporate responsibility
Another key provision of this legislation is the shift of the burden of proof to companies. In other words, it is now up to the company making an environmental claim to prove its veracity. This measure considerably increases the responsibility of companies and encourages them to be more transparent in their marketing practices. In case of misrepresentation, companies can face penalties of up to several million dollars.
Monitoring and sanctions
The bill also proposes the creation of an oversight entity or the strengthening of the powers of existing entities to monitor companies’ environmental reporting practices. These entities will have the power to conduct investigations and impose sanctions.
Penalties under the new legislation are strict and can reach very high levels. Companies found guilty of greenwashing can be fined up to several million dollars, depending on the seriousness of the offence and the extent of the damage caused to consumers and, of course, the environment.
Awareness campaigns
To make consumers more informed and vigilant, awareness campaigns will be set up. These will educate them about greenwashing practices and how to recognize legitimate environmental claims. "
SuB-Marine-Stack, ve-ry safe and effective ... always nags you to safely and effectively SCAN the QUE-AHR CODE, me Harties!! (yo-ho and a bottle of rum!), so you can safely and effectively stay signed in on your safe and effective device.
I invite anyone to follow the "culture war" on youtube between entertainment big companies and normal people. Big Companies are destroying culture and tools to produce culture (like Adobe tools, Unity Game Engine) with ESG, but people fight back.
There is quite some push back and alternatives are on the rise. So slowly people with a brain find ways to resist.
Here in my Netherlands the ESG agenda is even less discussed in public than it seems to be in Russia. It is fascinating how the financial sector and other criminal organizations are (again) working to leverage nothing into infinity.
As to the effects of ESG legislation in my Netherlands, even the smallest Dutch companies are now legally obliged to come up with a sustainability plan. Which is absurd in many cases, so many companies produce absurd plans. Nobody is ever going to read those reports anyway.
Many well established small to medium sized companies in my neck of the woods are no longer able to secure a credit lines with the banks - and people are starting to become nervous. This is not (yet) the fault of ESG scores, but that extra layer of bureaucratic madness won't help either.
Your work is vital, Edward, thank you so much for the perspective.
And for the warning about the Word Salad - reminds me of Groucho Marx -
'Why a four-year-old child could understand this report. Run out and find me a four-year-old child. I can't make head nor tail out of it.'
The sheer insanity of the West being at War with Evil Ruasia whilst co-ooerating on Sustainability Goals - only imbeciles and Adult Children are not 'Conspiracy Theorists'.
But after the dust has settled, for those still alive - Russia and the Slavic People will prevail.
Ephesians 6:12
You are in the right landmass.
Thanks for the meticulous reporting, Riley! I can only imagine how much effort it takes to review and then to translate the said word salad... I had to force myself to read these articles., and switching to Russian didn't help :)
By the way, it reminds me of this old article from 2022 https://www.avito.ru/business/news/ekologicheskiy-kalkulyator/
"Avito launched an environmental calculator in customer accounts. Now it shows how many natural resources have been saved through the resale of goods. "
"Special “ecological” icons have appeared in customer profiles on Avito. They show how many natural resources a user who sells or buys used things has helped to save."
> "Avito launched an environmental calculator in customer accounts. Now it shows how many natural resources have been saved through the resale of goods."
And if they continue with their carbon taxing fraud, at some point you will be declined because you've exceeded your carbon allowance. Similar to the 100 year old idea of Technocracy, implemented using modern technology like blockchain:
> Scott proposed that money be replaced by energy certificates ... and then distributed equally among the North American population, according to resource availability.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technocracy#History_of_the_term
Russia is part of “a single vector for the development of the regulatory framework in the field of sustainable development”—how beautifully succinct.
That does say it in a nutshell. Two sides of the same coin. Oh, how I wish those who wax eloquent about the BRICS and Holy Russia opposing the West would come to this blog and see the reality. They're just fighting over who's going to be the top dog in the one global system.
Edward should provide the Top dog, with lots of belly rubs.
Bingo! The divisions and purposefully created factions are subtle. I think the strongest sellers are those who believe themselves to be the movers and shakers of their nations without understanding how carefully they're manipulated for their role in the world. Because they believe their drama, everyone else believes their drama. For those of us who aren't playing the game, we simply step back and see that the more anything changes--the more it remains the same. The same agenda; the same people getting inordinately rich; etc., etc. Doesn't make any difference who's elected. The costumes change, but the people remain the same.
Tovarich, if the vodka is manufactured sustainably, then Russia is sustainable; everything else is WEF/UN subterfuge.
I'm still not sure what "sustainable" means, exactly. From the bits of word salad you posted, and the picture of the Electrobus, I'm guessing it involves several things: electrifying everything, carbon indulgences (i.e., pay for your sins), and lots and lots of solar panels.
You are correct. I recently did a deep dive into the subject of 'sustainability' and related terms - here's an excerpt:
"When sifting through the technical jargon often associated with sustainable development and the circular economy, it becomes clear that they encompass more than just utilising new technologies for economic growth. It also involves substituting economic growth in established sectors with growth in emerging sectors. This necessitates a significant shift in systems (i.e. systems change), which is seen as crucial for transitioning into the 4IR. This is why there is so much focus on electrification and digitisation.
To sum up, sustainable development within the context of the circular economy can be more accurately defined as economic growth that is primarily based on replacing old systems with new ones and expanding these new systems while leaving the old ones behind. The implication is that recycling is not necessarily the primary objective, even though it is usually what comes to mind when people hear the term “circular economy”."
Full article:
https://archive.ph/HRkmB/share
Thanks. Your article mentions the things that have bothered me about the EV/solar panel craze. Good stuff.
I'm just wondering how an expanded nuclear arsenal fits into the planet's sustainability.🤔
https://fas.org/publication/nuclear-weapons-2024/
Enviro-privatization
Sterilization
&
Genocide 😊
Wow! You really looked under every stone! Very good documented journalistic work.
Not surprising that they would overdo it that way since they are slated to take the leadership of the Agenda away from the West in the very near future
"largest issuers here are still companies with state participation"- this is all the same, create a simulacrum economy that siphons off value from the productive economy. This is what has become of the great economies of the last century. I'm betting on the real economy and real peasants. The hardest but to crack will be medicine, its become so preposterous that only people in financialized positions can afford it.
Thanks so much, always... Edward... for your extreme lucidity. The whole world, alas, is subject to the so-called sustainability criteria, and the Russians, no more than the others, are escaping these nightmare landscape.
Despite these horrible iesenchantment, everywhere, throughout the world, we must carrefully learn, memorize, resist, stick together. Thank you for your useful work Edward!!! and nice week-end!!! with a large drop of vodka!!!
From Canada, I see B Corp Certification spreading.
https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/certification/
We've had gov / ad agency corruption as a significant problem for 50 years. So just more of the same, afaict. Unlikely the Conservatives will roll any of this back.
https://republik.ca/en/blog/new-greenwashing-laws-in-canada-a-giant-step-towards-responsible-consumption-and-communication/
"Competition Act amendments
The Canadian legislative framework has been strengthened by significant amendments to the Competition Act. These specifically target misleading marketing practices related to environmental claims. From now on, any company claiming that its products or services are beneficial to the environment must provide solid evidence to back up these claims. Competition authorities will now have the power to verify the veracity of such claims and sanction offending companies.
Prohibition of misleading marketing practices
Under the new rules, it is also forbidden for companies to publicly declare the environmental benefits of their products without substantial, verifiable proof. This includes terms such as “ecological”, “sustainable” or “green”, which are often misused to attract environmentally conscious consumers. Companies must be able to demonstrate, through independent studies or certification, that their products really do meet the environmental criteria they claim.
Corporate responsibility
Another key provision of this legislation is the shift of the burden of proof to companies. In other words, it is now up to the company making an environmental claim to prove its veracity. This measure considerably increases the responsibility of companies and encourages them to be more transparent in their marketing practices. In case of misrepresentation, companies can face penalties of up to several million dollars.
Monitoring and sanctions
The bill also proposes the creation of an oversight entity or the strengthening of the powers of existing entities to monitor companies’ environmental reporting practices. These entities will have the power to conduct investigations and impose sanctions.
Penalties under the new legislation are strict and can reach very high levels. Companies found guilty of greenwashing can be fined up to several million dollars, depending on the seriousness of the offence and the extent of the damage caused to consumers and, of course, the environment.
Awareness campaigns
To make consumers more informed and vigilant, awareness campaigns will be set up. These will educate them about greenwashing practices and how to recognize legitimate environmental claims. "
Sorry did you say have ,stressful’ Saturday? Coz that’s how it feels after that article!
It took so long to 're-authenticate' and sign-in that I forgot what I was going to say! All that security is ridiculous.
SuB-Marine-Stack, ve-ry safe and effective ... always nags you to safely and effectively SCAN the QUE-AHR CODE, me Harties!! (yo-ho and a bottle of rum!), so you can safely and effectively stay signed in on your safe and effective device.
I invite anyone to follow the "culture war" on youtube between entertainment big companies and normal people. Big Companies are destroying culture and tools to produce culture (like Adobe tools, Unity Game Engine) with ESG, but people fight back.
There is quite some push back and alternatives are on the rise. So slowly people with a brain find ways to resist.
I wonder who owns Russia's central bank........
Thanks for the Russian perspective.
Here in my Netherlands the ESG agenda is even less discussed in public than it seems to be in Russia. It is fascinating how the financial sector and other criminal organizations are (again) working to leverage nothing into infinity.
As to the effects of ESG legislation in my Netherlands, even the smallest Dutch companies are now legally obliged to come up with a sustainability plan. Which is absurd in many cases, so many companies produce absurd plans. Nobody is ever going to read those reports anyway.
Many well established small to medium sized companies in my neck of the woods are no longer able to secure a credit lines with the banks - and people are starting to become nervous. This is not (yet) the fault of ESG scores, but that extra layer of bureaucratic madness won't help either.