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Issue 99: The trouble with family businesses driving impact; strong Q1 for S-E Asia ESG bonds

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Kenneth Lim

Kenneth Lim

Published Fri, May 10, 2024 · 07:00 PM
    • South-east Asia’s largest family-owned businesses are only slightly better than non-family firms on environmental matters.
    • South-east Asia’s largest family-owned businesses are only slightly better than non-family firms on environmental matters. ILLUSTRATION: KENNETH LIM

    In this issue: South-east Asia’s family firms may not yet be up to the task of leading climate action, while regional ESG bond issuance stages a comeback to start 2024.

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