CSR News
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Dirty deeds of the clean energy sector: Investors urged to step upDeath threats, child labour and other human rights abuses by renewable energy companies threaten to stall transition to a low-carbon economy. Investors have the power to change that. -
How a paper company is restoring tropical forest in SumatraWildlife thrives in one of Sumatra’s largest intact peatland forests, and an unlikely coalition of NGOs and businesses is ensuring it remains that way.
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Could rag-and-bone men make Singapore a zero waste nation?The neighbourhood rag-and-bone man, known as karung guni, collects more waste than the blue recycling bins dotted around Singapore. Are they the secret weapon to dealing with the city-state’s huge waste problem? -
Top food firms spot supply-chain risks to forests in real timeA new website allows companies to track deforestation in their supply chains as it happens, with campaigners urging more effort to stop it.
CSR Opinion
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Three easy ways Philippine firms can get serious about sustainability– Companies in the Philippines that report on sustainability for mere compliance are missing out on a real opportunity to drive profits and create meaningful societal change, write The Purpose Business's Pat Dwyer and Carissa Pobre. -
5 reasons why China is the world's sustainable development superpower– China is often portrayed as an environmental and social villain by the West. However, from fighting pollution to poverty alleviation, no country has done more for sustainable development, argues Junice Yeo. -
What’s stopping corporates from switching to clean energy in Vietnam?– Large-scale solar energy uptake is growing in Vietnam, but barriers persist to a thriving market for corporate renewable energy. How can Vietnam move faster to fulfill its clean energy ambitions?
CSR Videos
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What is it like being a woman working in palm oil?– In an industry dominated by men, what can a palm oil company do to ensure gender equality?
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An electrifying solution to improve livelihoods– In line with the Sustainable Development Goals' aim to eradicate poverty, a Japanese multinational electronics firm is providing power supply stations, solar storage and products to countries with little or no access to electricity.
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From CSR to strategy—Malaysian firms turn to sustainability– Two Bursa-listed companies in Malaysia share their sustainability strategies
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The Conscious Festival draws biggest turnout yet in Singapore– Welcoming 3,800 people this year, the carbon neutral, zero waste festival has grown six-fold since its first edition in 2015.
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