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The bank s chairman, under fire for the financial frailty of coal power, wants the Korean government and national utility to end coal exportsfirst. Though consumers in the city-state produce more waste per person than almost anywhere, businesses need to be held responsible for excessive packaging, experts argued at an event held by Eco-Business and FairPrice Group. Pat Brown of plant-based burger company Impossible Foods believes cultured meat will always remain the meat of the future. Beijing’s plan to cut greenhouse gases could mean a global expansion of green industries following China’s climate lead. Covid-19 has underscored the need for comprehensive social protection, with about half of Asia-Pacific s population still lacking it. As nations build back better, they should strive to make universal social protection a reality. Djeddai moves into the newly created role after 15 years with the French bank, and will be based in Hong Kong. From leading the market 20 years ago the big fossil fuels companies are plunging in value, as investors turn to renewables. The Seoul-headquartered bank is the first in the East Asian country to commit to net zero carbon emissions, and says it will go further than competitors that have quit coal. Japan, Germany and the United Kingdom have been able to stem the tide of plastic at home, found a study by a UK-based packaging retailer. But have their waste exports to developing countries skewed the picture? Chinese and Japanese investors have lost interest in funding coal projects due to high costs, pushing the country towards natural gas – which will do little to solve problems of overcapacity, expensive power and carbon emissions. Cambodian bricks, Malaysian rubber gloves, and fish from China and Taiwan have been added to the United States’ list of goods produced by child or forced labour. What does inclusion mean, and how is it different from US Customs import bans? Globally, people are already losing their homes and livelihoods to deadly fires, floods, storms, and other disasters. With scientists now expecting the Arctic Ocean to be almost ice-free in late summer, far worse could be yet to come.Durwood Zaelke and Mario Molina Covid-19 has underscored the need for comprehensive social protection, with about half of Asia-Pacific s population still lacking it. As nations build back...Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana and Chihoko Asada Miyakawa Governments should be using the current crisis to double up on foreign development spending. The more support that developing and emerging economies have to...Kevin Rudd Covid-19 has reminded humanity of the critical importance of a strong and functioning food system. With a quarter of a billion people facing acute hunger by...Sara Farley and Deepali Khanna Some corporate sustainability teams have dwindled in recent months as businesses put survival ahead of green ambitions. Others have grown in status, as companies join the dots between environmental and social wellbeing and business resilience. Eco-Business explores how Covid-19 changed the role of the sustainability officer. As renewables success stories keep emerging from Southeast Asia, countries in the world s most climate-vulnerable region have little excuse for not having a working clean energy market design in place. There are plenty of neighbours to learn from. After months of deliberation, Eco-Business has compiled a list of the most impactful sustainability executives in Asia Pacific—people who are changing their businesses and industries for the better. They are, the Eco-Business A-List… The Dayak Iban community of Sungai Utik has long fought to protect the forest and their place in it. After nearly half a century, they are now owners of over 10,000 hectares of customary land. [EB SPECIAL REPORT] What does it take to transform a business into a good corporate citizen? Eco-Business spoke to some of Asia’s most influential sustainability executives to find out. Singapore gets through 2 million plastic bags a day. Why do Singaporeans use so many bags, and what will it take to reduce consumption? Covid-19 has reminded humanity of the critical importance of a strong and functioning food system. With a quarter of a billion people facing acute hunger by the end of the year, bold collective action cannot wait. FairPrice Group will explore ways to reduce packaging waste while ensuring product safety and quality, says its group chief executive. It announced a big commitment to source clean energy at the height of the pandemic. How else is global nutrition, health and sustainable living company DSM ensuring this moment for change is not lost? Singapore food science firm NamZ sent a team to Ghana to ensure it was sourcing the Bambara groundnut responsibly and sustainably. It has exciting plans for the future-fit crop. The pandemic has forced companies and governments to work harder to get back on track to meet their climate action targets, said sustainability veteran Aida Greenbury. In a discussion with James Yi, managing director of APCO Worldwide, she explains why circular bio-based economies and inclusive growth are the way of the future. Covid-19 has underscored the need for comprehensive social protection, with about half of Asia-Pacific s population still lacking it. As nations build back better, they should strive to make universal social protection a reality. Djeddai moves into the newly created role after 15 years with the French bank, and will be based in Hong Kong. The loan, from Rabobank and Dutch development bank FMO, will enable global agricultural supply chain player Agrocorp to train farmers and improve environmental and social standards. Has Covid-19 really improved air quality? Eco-Business spoke to air pollution epidemiologist Dr Vivian Pun about the real air quality story behind the pandemic, and what the virus is telling us about tackling the world s most underrated environmental issue. The clean energy sector’s poor human rights performance places its legitimacy at risk. Jessie Cato of the Business Human Rights Resource Centre sheds light on how the industry can avoid labour abuse, land grabs and other violations. Mining can come at great environmental cost, but is necessary to fuel the energy transition. Michael Salvatico from Trucost tells the Eco-Business podcast about the risk and opportunity confronting Australia s mining sector — and what it could mean for Asia Pacific. Some environmentalists would argue that there s no such thing as sustainably grown palm oil, because of the crops links to deforestation and human rights abuses. Eco-Business spoke to Monique van Wijnbergen about how palm can be done right. In its latest case, an Australian law firm is representing 8 students and a nun as they fight a decision to build a coal mine on climate grounds. Eco-Business spoke to lawyer David Barnden about winning the legal case against climate change. Why is it so difficult for companies to decarbonise? What are the obstacles that stand in the way? This report examines the right paths for companies to take on their low-carbon journeys. The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Singapore released its PACT (Plastic Action) Impact Report, detailing the achievements of PACT. It showcases statistics and responses of PACT member companies, their … EB Impact is a non-profit organisation focused on delivering training and programmes in Asia Pacific.

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