Environmental
A factory replaces its chillers in April. The next quarter’s electricity bill is 18% lower than the same quarter last year. The figure goes into the sustainability report as an...
A factory installs rooftop solar and announces that its operations now run on clean energy. A regional office buys a bundle of renewable energy certificates and reports 100% renewable electricity....
A company can report that it used less water this year and still know surprisingly little about its actual water risk. The reduction may have come from lower production rather...
A company reports that it recycled 80% of its waste this year. The number sounds impressive. But what if total waste generation increased by 40% at the same time? Another...
A company installs solar panels and announces that it is “going green”. Another reduces waste at one factory and promotes itself as an environmentally responsible business. A third announces a...
Companies across Asia are placing greater emphasis on environmental, social and governance initiatives. Alongside corporate sustainability reporting and ESG targets, some organisations are also achieving measurable environmental or community milestones....
Environmental and social commitments can receive significant public attention, but neither can be managed effectively without strong governance. Governance determines how an organisation makes decisions, manages risks and holds people...
When businesses discuss ESG, environmental topics often receive the most attention. Carbon emissions, renewable energy and waste reduction are highly visible areas of sustainability. However, the Social component of ESG...
Asia is undergoing one of the world’s most significant energy transitions. Growing electricity demand, climate commitments and falling renewable technology costs are encouraging governments and businesses across the region to...
