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Chinese clean energy firms face environmental rules as strict as Europe’s, argues China Renewable Energy Industries Association's Weiquan Wang, countering claims of lax standards that Chinese firms have been accused of, particularly some Belt and Road Initiative projects abroad.
Extreme weather and rising emissions exposure threaten manufacturing hubs as firms face mounting costs and disruption.
Corporate Responsibility
Most Singapore firms say they have a moral duty to give back – but a minority are acting on it, survey finds
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.
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Corporate Responsibility
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Corporate Responsibility
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UBS appoints Jiayun Fang as Southeast Asia social impact lead
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