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#ESG 新闻
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.
The Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission is officially requiring large publicly-listed companies to start applying rules by the International Sustainability Standards Board to measure and disclose their sustainability performance.
Will the region see a surge of clean power for cross-border electricity trade? Can stricter measures be enforced with the environmental impacts spurred by the AI boom? Here are the key developments to look out for in the coming year.
From flood control scandals that swallowed billions in public funds to Indigenous resistance against palm oil bulldozers, Eco-Business’ 10 most-read stories show how extreme weather, geopolitics and rushed renewables are sharpening the urgency – and complexity – of climate action across Asia.
#ESG 观点
The United Nations must clearly define the responsibility of the world's most powerful businesses to help tackle global challenges.
Even as political denial and regulatory paralysis grip parts of the West, a different message has been resounding across Asia – it is not retreating, but rising to the occasion.
The fashion industry business will not come from diplomacy or presidential handshakes, but from trust-based relationships built on fair purchasing practices, sustainability concerns, and other ethical commitments.
Social innovation and entrepreneurship offer alternative ways forward, and both South Korea and China have demonstrated how it can be integrated into the mainstream and leverage market mechanisms.
#ESG 视频
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As Malaysia forges ahead with its 2050 net zero climate ambition, businesses must reshape their supply chains for a low carbon future. This Eco-Business video looks at how SMEs can adapt to new sustainability reporting requirements.
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Amid fresh debates about what corporate purpose should be, there is mounting evidence that corporate purpose leads to stronger brand reputation, better talent attraction and more resilience, leading to improved financial performance.
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Investors are starting to feel the effects of climate change in an unexpected place – their financial returns. There are now growing calls within the business community to improve the quality and coverage of climate risk disclosure.
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.
#ESG 播客
The region has been historically underrepresented in leadership at global standard setters like the World Bank and International Monetary Fund. Sharath Martin, who holds positions in global accounting body ACCA and WWF-Malaysia, tells the Eco-Business Podcast what must change.
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.
Trump 2.0 may prove to be a "bump in the road" for climate action, but banks and investors in Asia see growth and opportunity in the region for decarbonisation as climate risks grow.
政策和金融
‘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.
#ESG 新闻发布稿
Indonesia International Sustainability Forum
Indonesia International Sustainability Forum 2025: Indonesia emerges as a regional gravity centre for green investment
Net Zero Carbon Alliance (NZCA)
Private sector urged to turn net-zero pledges into action at PH Net Zero Conference 2025
#ESG 研究
CapitaLand Group
Cities: Possibilities Forum Insights 2024
S&P Global Sustainable1
Supply chain sustainability practices in Japan
MioTech
Are EVs meeting ESG standards?
