Eco-Business

Companies with more female representation in the boardroom tend to be more open and honest about their ESG performance, and are less prone to greenwashing,

A 29-country study finds that firms with more gender-equal boards are less likely to exaggerate their sustainability credentials. It also found that companies in more religious countries were more likely to greenwash, since religion tends to promote traditional gender roles.

Indigenous peoples workers in Rio Tuba Mining Corp

Efforts by the industry to make improvements are not well-publicised, while the reporting of 'unfortunate' incidents skews the views of the public, says Bunye, who is also a member of the legal committee of the Philippines' Chamber of Mines, in the wake of anti-mining protests in the archipelago.

Transport groups have taken industrial action over government plans to phase out traditional jeepneys amid hopes the scheme will be changed. Observers say the government should provide jobs or financial support for affected livelihoods.

The former lawyer and Eco-Business A-List winner on the forefront of an anti-mining war in her hometown in Palawan shares how she deals with rampant bribery and attempts by her opponents to silence her. The people inspire her to fight on, she says.

By Hannah Alcoseba Fernandez

By Robin Hicks

By Sheri Goh

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As managing medical conditions becomes increasingly more difficult in rural areas, technological advances could go a long way in improving access and patient care. By Sania Nishtar

The market must work in sync with a range of policy instruments. Stable institutional and regulatory structures must balance competing interests and trade-offs to ensure optimum coverage, caps, pricing and reporting. By Aman Srivastava

Digital activism has helped women find their voices but, as in the real world, they are still subject to harassment online. By Noraida Endut

Workplace inclusion involves making staff feel psychologically safe to voice their opinions.

The Great Recruitment is possible, if company bosses can build an inclusive culture. Pat Dwyer explains how. By Pat Dwyer

Policy & Finance

Counting queers

By Egerton Neto

By Gayathry Venkiteswaran

By Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Lilian Best

By Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr

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Mining operations at Altai Philippines Mining Corporation have been suspended for now, after week-long protests from locals of Sibuyan Island in Romblon, who claimed the extraction of nickel ore will disrupt the island’s intact ecosystems.

Women play a key role in developing innovations to push for sustainability, but barriers remain to their entry into STEM careers. To celebrate International Day of Women & Girls in Science, EB Impact speaks to three women in science on making an impact and pursuing careers in STEM.

EB Studio What makes cooling such a hot topic when it comes to climate change? This year's #Innovate4Climate summit will look at the problem and potential of sustainable cooling.

EB Studio In an industry dominated by men, what can a palm oil company do to ensure gender equality?

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EB Podcast with Elena Philipova, director of sustainable finance, Refinitiv

It is no longer business as usual when it comes to how we tackle climate change and rising global temperatures. Eco-Business speaks to Elena Philipova of Refinitiv about how data can ensure countries and businesses are delivering on pledges to decarbonise.

What are the dangers of gender bias in technology design and what are the market opportunities for womentech—technologies that centre the needs of women?

EB Studio Smallholders have taken much of the blame for this year's haze-causing forest fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan. How can they be motivated to switch to more sustainable, fire-free production methods?

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