Beyond Empty Promises: How Hong Kong Can Build Consumer Trust in Sustainability
People want products that align with their health, families, and values, but decades of over-promising have dulled consumer trust.... Read More
National Corporations
Gender Equality in Business: A Responsibility and Opportunity
The pursuit of gender equality is ongoing, but not at the pace it should be. What roles do companies play in advancing progress?... Read More
UN Global Compact Network Singapore Launches 4th Singapore Business Carbon Report
The Singapore Business Carbon Report, now in its fourth edition, provides annual insights into the state of carbon reporting in Singapore. It is developed through the LowCarbonSG programme.... Read More
When Green Turns Excessive: The Overproduction and Overconsumption of Reusables
Across Asia, the overproduction and overconsumption of reusables may overshadow their potential to cut waste and emissions.... Read More
GRI’s Updated Sustainability Standards on Climate Change and Energy
The Global Reporting Initiative published the Climate Change and Energy sustainability standards to encourage organizations on their climate actions.... Read More
Using Eco-Friendly Textiles to Support Sustainability in Fashion
Opting for eco-friendly textiles in fashion production offers an opportunity to minimize waste and environmental impact.... Read More
ISSB Proposes Amendment for Sustainability Disclosure Standards
ISSB proposed the plan to amend the IFRS S2 sustainability disclosure standards to ease implementation. What does this entail?... Read More
Finland Advances Coal Phase-Out by Closing the Last Active Coal Power Plant
Finland has shut down its last active coal power plant four years ahead of the country’s coal phase-out plan.... Read More
Evaluating Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) as an Option to Accelerate Net-Zero Targets
CCS allows hard-to-abate industries to improve their decarbonization efforts. Yet, it is failing to achieve targets.... Read More
Integrating Informal Waste Workers into the Waste Management System in Vietnam
Efforts to support informal waste workers in Vietnam are underway, such as through integration into the EPR mechanism.... Read More