In two months, the 29th United Nations climate change conference or COP29 will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan. How will Baku build on the developments of COP28 in Dubai and what are the sticking points that could dominate discussions? We get a preview of what to expect from Hannah Fernandez of Eco-Business.

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Malaysia is blessed with abundant sources of water, including ample rainfall, but government officials are warning of a crisis scenario in the future if water stewardship doesn’t improve. What are the challenges and available solutions to safeguard this precious resource? We discuss the complexities of water and wastewater management with Olivier Estienne, Malaysia Country Director for Veolia Water Technologies.

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Although women have made immense strides as entrepreneurs, challenges persist in Malaysia and the world over for women looking to take their businesses to the next level. How much has the ESG movement tipped the scales for women in entrepreneurship and what are the initiatives that can make a difference? We get perspectives from Ingrid Vanderveldt, the founder and CEO of Empowering a Billion Women Worldwide, an organisation that provides opportunities for women-led businesses.

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Although the concept of circularity has gained traction in global policy discussions, there hasn’t yet been tangible impact on the ground. Could this change with the launching of the National Circular Economy Blueprint in Solid Waste Management 2035 to 2045 by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government this month. How much could this plan move the needle? We discuss this with Dr. S. Sri Umeswara, Deputy Secretary General of Koperasi Kitar Semula Selangor Berhad and a member of the National Circular Economy Council.

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Malaysia is lauded for its diversity, but how much of that is actually reflected in the corporate world? Today we discuss findings from the 2024 Talent Trends Report by consultancy Michael Page, focusing on the issue of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) with Nic Chambers, Managing Director of Michael Page Malaysia.

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Bloomberg Intelligence estimates that the ESG market could grow to 40 trillion US dollars. In light of this unstoppable trend, how are asset management companies adapting to the ESG requirements in making investment decisions? We get insights from Sylvia Chen, Head of ESG for South Asia of French asset management firm Amundi.

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Sustainability commitments have become mainstream in the corporate world, but how much is the rhetoric backed by action especially from corporate boards? We discuss the findings of a recent report by Stewardship Asia Centre with CEO Rajeev Peshawaria.

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Small-holders make up 40% of Malaysia’s palm oil output and control around 26% of palm oil areas. How are they impacted by the sustainability imperatives of global supply chains? We discuss these themes in the context of independent smallholders in Johor with Dr. Asad Ata, Associate Professor at the Asia School of Business and Director at the Center for Sustainable Small-owners.

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There have been a flurry of headlines over the past month highlighting the problem of illegal waste and recycling in the country. What are the gaps in regulatory oversight and can there be better policies in place to tackle plastic and hazardous waste? We speak to Wong Si Peng of the advocacy group C4 and Wong Pui Yi of the Basel Action Network.

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The Edelman Trust Barometer has become a mainstay in corporate surveys, taking the temperature of public trust levels towards the government, businesses, civil society groups and media across 28 countries. The 2024 edition looks at the nexus between trust and innovation. We discuss some of the highlights with Chris De Cruz, Chief Operating Officer of Edelman Malaysia.

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