Retailers in China, Japan, South Korea and Singapore were assessed on efforts to curb methane from meat, dairy and rice supply chains. None have set a reduction target, despite the greenhouse gas’s outsized climate impact.
Countries like Indonesia have already agreed to amend local labour laws as part of an earlier trade deal with the United States. Experts say businesses should monitor proceedings and defend best practices for worker rights.
Brian Ho has left the Singapore casino operator after a year as vice president of sustainability and joined SJM Resorts in Macao in an equivalent role. RWS has replaced Ho with his predecessor Loh Su Kim.