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Positive Environmental EventsDenmark reinforces green commitment with ‘energy islands’ plan
Denmark plans to build two giant “energy islands” as part of the world’s most ambitious offshore wind project, as the Scandinavian country increases its green programme in the face of the coronavirus crisis.
Market TrendsSEC chair warns of risks tied to ESG ratings
The US asset management industry’s top regulator has warned about the risks of relying on simple ratings when considering environmental, social or governance issues as part of an investment decision.
Disclosure ViolationU.S.-Focused Fund Manager Condemned for Cheating Investors
Cornerstone Management Inc., a Chinese private investment fund manager focusing on investing in U.S.-listed Chinese stocks, was condemned by a provincial securities regulator for lying to investors, casting a shadow over its planned New York IPO
Disclosure ViolationVideo Streamer Baofeng Joins Rival Leshi in Facing Shenzhen Delisting
Another popular Chinese online video service provider, Baofeng Group Co. Ltd., faces the risk of being delisted in Shenzhen after failing to file its annual report on time.
Market Trends40 Chinese Coal Plants to Be Consolidated
China’s top state-owned asset watchdog has required 40 coal plants in five western provinces to be consolidated into the leading power generator in each province, according to a Wednesday notice.
Positive Environmental EventsGlobal Carbon Emissions Fell 17% on Average During Shutdowns, Paper Finds
The paper examined individual countries from the time they implemented policies to curb economic activity until early April, and found that daily emissions fell an average of 17% year-on-year, although in some countries emissions went down by as much as 26% and in others by as little as 11%. China’s emissions fell the most in absolute terms.
Cyber SecurityCalifornia Activists Ramp Up Fight Against Facial-Recognition Technology
California privacy and civil liberties advocates are mobilizing to thwart a bill backed by Microsoft Corp. that would regulate facial recognition technology and that is working its way through the state legislature.
Cyber SecurityGoogle Sued by Arizona Over Collecting User Location Data
Arizona claims Google is illegally collecting information on the whereabouts of its users even after they opt out of providing access to location data.
Market TrendsClean power stocks outperform fossil fuel peers during pandemic
US clean power stocks rose 2.2 per cent in the first four months of the year, while their fossil fuel peers fell 40.5 per cent, according to a study by Imperial College London and the International Energy Agency. The S&P 500 fell 9.4 per cent during the same period.
COVID-19: Rethinking Resilient and Sustainable Development
The sudden disruption to the global economy and people’s normal life resulting from the global spread of COVID-19 will have far-reaching economic and social effects.
Tracey Xiang
COVID-19: Rethinking Resilient and Sustainable Development
Tracey Xiang
The sudden disruption to the global economy and people’s normal life resulting from the global spread of COVID-19 will have far-reaching economic and social effects.
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ESG Trends
Chinese Companies Innovating CSR Initiatives during the Coronavirus Outbreak
During the recent coronavirus outbreak in China, Chinese companies not only initiated conventional CSR campaigns to help businesses and people affected but also rolled out a wide range of innovative products or services, many of which are technology-driven, and aligned with their own core competencies and business strategy.
Tracey Xiang2020-04-16
ESG Trends
How China Leverages Technology to Mitigate the Economic Impact of Coronavirus
To mitigate the economic impacts brought about by the latest coronavirus outbreak, China bets on the information technology to help businesses partly resume operations and weather the temporary disruption.
Tracey Xiang2020-03-23
ESG Trends
Small Businesses a Big Problem for China
China’s small to medium sized businesses are under tremendous pressure to survive since the outbreak of the coronavirus. As the contagion spreads and these businesses suffer, it could leave lasting impacts on the country’s economy.
Mandy Chong, MioTech Team2020-03-07
ESG Trends
China's Green Bond Market Expands Steadily
China has become a key player in the world’s green bond market. The differences between the domestic standards and the international ones and the lack of reliable information from traditional channels have boosted the demand for alternative data sources.
Tracey Xiang2019-12-18
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