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Last December's launch of Malaysia's first national EV could spur local component production, but this could be constrained by market conditions while the country's old supply chain, in which the carmaker remains heavily invested, will endure.
Sportswear, athleisure and sneakers are big business. But they depend on fossil fuel-based materials, and recycling them is particularly tricky.
Policy & Finance
How can fintech innovation supercharge global women’s development?
The pandemic has supercharged fintech innovation, but without thoughtful implementation we risk reinforcing old biases and inequalities and failing to serve women’s needs.
Food & Agriculture
Food security is national security
According to the Brookings Institution, Africa spent around $43 billion on food imports in 2019. Due to the current inflationary environment, most recent estimates are probably higher.
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Indonesia at risk of missing golden economic opportunity
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Corporate Responsibility
Gloves off in Malaysia's modern slavery struggle
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Food & Agriculture
Meat is mayhem
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Global emissions are way off target. What needs to happen?
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Manufacturing
Why aren't global clothing brands responding to #MeToo?
17 October 2019
Policy & Finance
Financing the green transition
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Carbon & Climate
6 ways to remove carbon pollution from the sky
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Manufacturing
Three ways making a smartphone can harm the environment
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Manufacturing
Is Blue the new Green?
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Corporate Responsibility
Deadly lessons from 'Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain'
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Corporate social responsibility in the fashion industry
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Food & Agriculture
The bitterness of sugar
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