Compliance News
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Arctic cruises accused of leaving indigenous people in the coldIndigenous communities are being "overwhelmed" by ships that drop up to 1,000 passengers in small villages but offer no employment opportunities. -
Why attacks on environment defenders should scare big business2018 was another deadly year for people defending their land and the environment against big business—nowhere more so than in the Philippines. But killing environment defenders is bad for business. Here's why.
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Shanghai’s compulsory waste sorting beginsThe Chinese metropolis marks a milestone in waste management after a nationwide debate on the new rules. Can it light the way for other cities? -
Canned tuna brands found failing to combat slavery in supply chainsAs the demand for tuna grows—an industry worth about $42 billion—so does the risk of human rights abuses including labour exploitation, slavery and trafficking.
Compliance 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. -
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? -
Promoting green business: 3 priorities for action– Green business is a win-win for all, but the private sector alone cannot finance its growth. Here's how policymakers can help scale up Asia's sustainable business, write Asian Development Bank's Daniele Ponzi and Erin Jan Sinogba.
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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