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#social impact Berita
Extreme weather and rising emissions exposure threaten manufacturing hubs as firms face mounting costs and disruption.
Study of 1,100 Singapore companies by the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre reveals broad belief in corporate responsibility, but only 30 per cent of firms participate in society-related impact areas – an area of potential growth.
Foreign ownership and governance gaps deepen fallout from ESG downgrades.
Polisi & Kewangan
Malaysia’s defence ministry to adopt ESG framework amid corruption probe
The country's defence minister called for more transparency and accountability from the armed forces as Malaysia's graft-busting agency detained army officers in its investigation of military procurement deals.
#social impact Pendapat
Many of the people expected to deliver on increasing corporate sustainability requirements don’t even work in ESG – and there is a shortage of people who can bridge the gap between purpose and performance.
Dedicated sustainability roles are being folded into other functions. But this integration is not necessarily a dilution of influence – it is an expansion of relevance for corporate sustainability.
Polisi & Kewangan
Trump’s assault on ESG is not killing it. It is forcing it to evolve
While the language of ESG is changing, its fundamental value for business is not.
Polisi & Kewangan
Trump’s second term is not the end of ESG, but a crossroads moment
The US president’s second term is a pivotal moment for ESG, as his administration could reshape corporate responsibility globally.
Polisi & Kewangan
What Trump’s re-election means for ESG in Southeast Asia
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Bangunan Hijau
Inaction is not an option for companies in climate-vulnerable nations like India: Lodha ESG chief Aun Abdullah
In the latest episode of 'On the frontlines', the real estate giant's ESG head tells the EB Podcast that while there has been no pushback on climate action by corporate India, questions remain over whether the booming real estate sector is decarbonising fast enough.
CSR
ESG in retreat? In India more companies see climate action as strategic: Mahindra CSO Ankit Todi
In a new series 'On the frontlines' that spotlights the challenges facing corporate changemakers, the sustainability chief for the Indian conglomerate argues that while language around ESG has become muddled, this should not prevent climate action.
Andrew Buay, vice president for group corporate sustainability at Singtel, tells the EB Podcast that CSOs should not be precious about losing part of their job as the function evolves.
Polisi & Kewangan
‘We can’t keep asking more questions’: CDP acknowledges it needs to do more with less ESG data
The climate non-profit's head Sherry Madera insists there are just 450 questions, not over 5,500 as some industry players have cited, in its new questionnaire, which has faced pushback for failing to ease disclosure burden as intended.
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