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Inaugural ESGBusiness Awards opens nominations for outstanding ESG efforts

Winners will get to be featured in ESG Business' digital magazine and will be recognised in an awarding ceremony in November.

Aviation sector struggles to lower emissions, report shows

While deceptively small, GHG emissions from the aviation sector pose an increasing threat to the environment.

Asian countries less transparent in ESG reporting: report

China is still the least transparent major sourcing market globally.

Three key enablers towards workplace transformation

Workplaces are one of the most impactful areas that can help corporates achieve ESG targets, CBRE said.

How companies can fastrack their ESG goals

The fastest route is to lease space in green buildings, CBRE advised.

6 reasons office-based work is still popular in Hong Kong

CBRE called for HK firms to use their offices in demonstrating their ESG commitment

Study reveals APAC insurers lack net-zero integrations

Majority of insurance firms have incorporated ESG into their investment decisions but only half have net-zero integrations.

Most Hong Kong workers say ESG useful in their careers: survey

Proper ESG training can help companies and the nation achieve their sustainability goals.

APAC firms lagging in adoption of crucial ESG measures: report 

Companies should align ESG targets with business strategies and make sure they are measurable.

Legislation and business action drive sustainability in APAC: survey

APAC sustainability experts emphasise the need for innovative business models and purpose-driven leadership.

APAC sustainable bond issuance to grow 20% in 2023

China, South Korea, and Japan will dominate the issuance of sustainable bonds.

Southeast Asians embrace sustainable consumption

Consumers are sensitive to the price and durability of their purchases.

Danfoss, McKinsey craft roadmap for emission-heavy sectors’ decarbonisation

The highest carbon emissions were in the use of products in their lifecycle.

Data quality is top challenge for companies facing sustainability issues

Around 35% of Deloitte’s survey respondents cited it as their primary concern.

How firms can contribute to restoring the world’s natural capital by 2050

Corporate ESG efforts could provide $2.3t in economic benefits by 2030, according to McKinsey.

Financial services industry improve ESG disclosures and performance

Wealth managers show the greatest progress in ESG efforts.