In much of Asia, economic growth is and has been driven by the expansion of manufacturing industries fuelled by investments from companies in the US, the UK, and Europe; this, in turn, is increasing the demand for raw materials and for greater supplies of oil, gas, and other forms of energy production.
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The End Of International Climate Diplomacy?
The turn of the New Year marked the end of ‘Phase 1’ of the Kyoto Protocol, an event that could arguably mark the beginning of the end for international climate diplomacy. Why? Well, a lot has changed in the world since the signing of the agreement in 1997 – we live in a more globalised […]
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Thinking Point!
This is a short blog-post, that seeks to inform less and learn more! Mulling over all the recent years developments in the CSR space, I do feel there is a common thread between the various concepts that have become widely accepted, even if there is also an energetic opposition to some of the ideas. So […]
The Road Less Traveled: East Malaysia
When the average tourist or business traveler hears the name Malaysia, his or her mind rifles through images of Kuala Lumpurs impressive skyline, or Penang’s white sandy beaches, or better yet, the crazy parties at Langkawi! For the more sedate, Malaysia may even spell the cultural richness of Melaka, and for the more audacious, perhaps […]
Strategies for Internalizing CSR
For companies operating in diverse global communities, CSR is both challenging and exciting. It?s challenging in a way that there will never be enough resources to meet the enormity of the needs. In turn, it?s exciting because partnerships can be formed to leverage contributions and engage the heart of your employees. Leveraging is maximized by […]