KUALA LUMPUR: Capital Markets Malaysia (CMM) and PwC Malaysia have launched a report titled “Corporate Malaysia’s Journey Towards a Sustainable Supply Chain”, which assesses the current state of the country’s supply chain in terms of sustainability. In a statement, CMM, an affiliate of the Securities Commission, said the report highlights opportunities to be gained from…
Mexico City (S&P Global Ratings) April 4, 2023 — According to the European Environment Agency, water stress occurs when demand for water exceeds available supply or when poor water quality limits its use. S&P Global Ratings believes Mexican states’ exposure to high water stress, if not addressed, could affect the country’s long-term economic growth. Get…
Gwenaelle Avice-Huet, Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer, Schneider Electric essence Gwenaelle Avice-Huet, global chief strategy and sustainability officer at Schneider Electric, key advice for Indian businesses: Don’t mix reporting with action. Reporting is crucial, but the key to excellent reporting is a robust plan that integrates business and ESG, not the other way around. Schneider…
The US Bureau of Land Management has proposed a rule that would bring more conservation to the lands it manages. The agency’s proposal would ensure that BLM lands are managed for uses such as recreation and resource extraction as well as conservation under its multi-use mission. This is especially important as the impacts of climate…
(Family characteristics) As the center of many communities, schools can play an important role in promoting sustainable behavior. Teaching earth-friendly behavior is one aspect, but schools can take steps to facilitate sustainable practices within school systems and communities. Beyond protecting the climate and environment, sustainable practices provide multiple benefits, including improving student health and improving…
In line with the global boom, the Indian co-working segment is also growing at an increasing pace, becoming one of the fastest-moving segments in commercial real estate in India. At the end of 2019, just before the pandemic, the Indian co-working and flexible office segment had about 471,000 seats across 30 million square feet, according…
Topshot – A computer-generated artists’ impression published by the European Space Agency (ESA) shows an estimated 12 000 objects in orbit around Earth. -/ESA/AFP via Getty Images Hide caption Toggle captions -/ESA/AFP via Getty Images Topshot – A computer-generated artists’ impression published by the European Space Agency (ESA) shows an estimated 12 000 objects in…
For most of my life, my wardrobe consisted of either hand-me-downs or thrifted pieces. I rarely buy brand-new items, and if I do, they’re shoes or underwear. Not only do these habits limit my spending, but they’re also more sustainable only Buying clothes that have never been worn. Environmental reasoning It may not seem like…
– By Manjula Gandhi Denim manufacturers now realize that there is a growing market for ethical and environmental products due to increasing consumer awareness. Fashion brands are now showing that they are actually changing their methods to be more environmentally friendly and ethical Merely expressing their intentions is no longer enough for them. By incorporating…
