Compliance News
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Investigation begins into alleged deforestation by Olam, ‘world’s largest farmer’Food & Agriculture
Investigation begins into alleged deforestation by Olam, ‘world’s largest farmer’
A retrospective assessment has begun of claims that FSC-certified palm oil producer Olam razed thousands of hectares of wildlife-rich rainforest in Gabon. -
Cut the paperwork: Malaysia urged to make social enterprise scheme simplerAs well as recognising social enterprises so they can attract more business, the scheme offers tax deductions and access to grants.
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Major Norway pension fund weighs Brazil divestment over Amazon deforestationKLP, Norway’s largest pension fund with over US$80 billion in assets, said it may divest from transnational commodities companies operating in Brazil like Cargill, Bunge, and ADM if they work with producers who contribute to deforestation. -
Can Asean launch of popular sustainability reporting standard nudge firms beyond box-ticking?Policy & Finance
Can Asean launch of popular sustainability reporting standard nudge firms beyond box-ticking?
Global Reporting Initiative has launched in Southeast Asia, and the non-profit aims to help businesses in the region navigate the complexities of sustainability reporting.
Compliance Opinion
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Fossil-fuel exporters must rethink monetary policy– In the face of the challenge posed by climate change, the focus of monetary policy often seems very short term. Central bankers must break this “curse of horizons” and take decisive steps to address fossil-fuel-related risks. -
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. -
How will Brexit affect the environment?– The European Union created 80 per cent of the United Kingdom's environmental laws. So what will happen when the UK leaves the EU?
Videos
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This engineer is using old cell phones to stop illegal logging– Logging scars landscapes, destroys habitats and is a major contributor to climate change. Here's how old Android smartphones--that might otherwise end up in a landfill-- are being used to stop illegal logging and curb climate change impacts.
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