Growing ESG regulation: What should businesses be prepared for?

Singapore

AS interest in environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues continues to grow, so have the expectations of corporate conduct in these matters - and companies need to be prepared for the increased compliance and regulatory obligations in the years ahead.

For businesses in Asia, such pressures are likely to come on two fronts: from rules enacted by jurisdictions elsewhere in the world that have an extraterritorial impact, and from increased regulation and enforcement domestically.