It is the only region that has seen an increase in linking sustainability performance to executive pay, according to research by global advisory company WTW.
Barlow has over 50 years of experience in the palm oil industry. Former Malaysian Attorney General Tommy Thomas and RSPO chief Joseph D’Cruz are among the board’s new members.
Trump 2.0 promises to add to the uncertainties that chief sustainability officers have had to tackle over the last year. Sustainability became harder to sell in the boardroom, and in Asia, the talent crunch is still a problem.
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Amid escalating climate losses and no net zero goal in sight, a newly proposed Low Carbon Economy Investment Act and ambitious private sector-led initiatives only way for Philippine industries to decarbonise.
The Federal Reserve is perhaps the most significant independent economic actor in the US. Yet it has surrendered to Trump – the Fed Board withdrew from a global network that brought together central banks to improve climate risk management.
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Stuart P.M. Mackintosh
If a tea seller or a street vendor in Mumbai had drafted the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, they might have looked very different. The focus on Global North research in academia needs to shift.
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Surya Deva, Talya Swissa
COP28 in Dubai ended with the landmark UAE consensus, an unprecedented agreement to transition from all fossil fuels. The signals for action are clear, but what steps should Middle Eastern businesses take?
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Jessica Robinson
House Bill 7705, the low carbon economy bill, could help the climate-vulnerable nation seize the economic opportunities that come with decarbonisation.
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Ping Manongdo
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From sponge cities to coastal forests, Asia is seeking ways to work with nature and prepare for the risks in a warmer-than-expected future. This Eco-Business video looks at what else cities need to do to strengthen climate resilience.
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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.