Beyond branding: sustainable practices get real for businesses
Singapore
THE green movement among corporates here appears to have shifted from branding exercise to action driven path, documented by concrete initiatives, with some spreading the message to the community as well.
Henkel Singapore, besides having all their Singapore employees certified as sustainability ambassadors since 2017, is also the first company to have all employees make their pledge for climate action. These ambassadors participate in on-the-ground efforts such as school projects to educate students on sustainability.
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