Thinking of the environment in this way, as a stakeholder without a voice, provides a compelling basis for making sustainability strategic and the net-zero transition both good for business and good for the planet. If the global business community has contributed to the state we’re in vis-à-vis the environment, we have a responsibility to change course and forge ahead in a new direction. But this is obviously easier said than done.
Read MoreThe focus on sustainability has never been higher. For example, ReThink HK, Hong Kong’s largest sustainability expo and conference, taking place in mid-September. is expected to attract more than 6,000 attendees, looking to learn about or demonstrate the latest trends. Yet, the focus comes at a time when communications in this area is becoming more and more complicated and less unified globally.
Read MoreThe conversation around greenwashing is evolving. While originally concerned with deliberate acts of deceiving the public on matters related to a firm’s sustainability claims and commitments, greenwashing now includes non-deliberate acts such as exaggerated language and misleading imagery. Being able to spot these more subtle signs of greenwashing has become an imperative.
Read MoreWe sat down with Rebecca Self, Founder and Managing Director of Seawolf Sustainability Consulting, a firm which advises financial professionals and management teams on sustainability, to hear her insights on the importance of communicating impact.
Read MoreThe Guidance for Enterprise ESG Disclosure launched on 1 June 2022 is the first China-focused ESG disclosure standard issued in the country. While its reporting guidelines are not mandatory, it represents a step forward for the private sector and a good foundation in this huge market for further regulatory developments.
Read MoreAn impact report is a way to present your company’s ESG efforts in a more concise, visual and data-driven way. As stakeholders increasingly look for concrete metrics and signs of greenwashing, relying upon lengthy traditional annual reports can be ineffective in communicating key points to audiences.
Read MoreOver the past few months, we interviewed a range of experts to explore how they are experiencing the rapidly growing ESG space. Here are some of our key takeaways for communications practitioners.
Read MoreIn the second of a two part interview, Prof. Amin Rajan, CEO of CREATE-Research, shares his insights on the challenges facing ESG communications and view on the way forward.
Read MoreIn the first of a two-part interview, Prof. Amin Rajan, CEO of CREATE-Research, shares his insights on investors' shifting priorities relating to ESG.
Read MoreBrian Ho, Partner, Climate Change and Sustainability Services at EY, explores the heightened investor and regulator expectations for ESG communications and how corporations are responding.
Read MoreEleanor Tan, Global Head, Corporate Communications and Simon Bennett, General Manager, Sustainable Development at The China Navigation Company share their thoughts on effective ESG communication.
Read MoreIn our latest ESG interview, Kate Okrasinski, Director of Innovation at MAKE Studios, shares how companies can take a more human-centred approach to sustainability and ESG through design thinking.
Read MoreIn our first 'ESG and the Communications Imperative' interview, Catherine Dannaoui from HandsOn Hong Kong explores how sustainability and communications professionals can drive employee engagement.
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