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Growing ESG regulation: What should businesses be prepared for?

Firms should manage complexities and risks from increased compliance and regulatory obligations - globally and domestically.

Michelle Quah
Published Sun, Feb 6, 2022 · 09:50 PM

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    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.

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