APAC firms must bridge disconnect between ESG awareness and preparedness

THE debate is surely over about the importance of sustainability to business success as the world increasingly accepts the fragility of the planet in the face of escalating evidence of climate change and society's vulnerability to external shocks such as Covid-19.

The clear and present dilemma today, particularly in Asia-Pacific, is what companies do about it. What do they need to do differently? What constitutes an appropriate response and what is the business case?

In many cases, answering those questions not only requires a fundamental change in business approach but harnessing the right resources to develop strategies and plans to deliver.

But the expertise needed to guide companies on that journey is in short supply and companies are struggling to respond effectively despite committing substantial resources, according to new research from FTI Consulting cover…

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