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All in all, the ultimate goal of ESG is to build resilience. In this time of disorder, this resilience is important so that we can shape, to a certain extent, the global order.
Building a Better Future Together: Catalysing the ASEAN B Corp Movement
Collaboration and cooperation among corporations are crucial to maximise societal benefits.
The world needs to transition away shareholders’ economy to a stakeholders’ economy which emphasises impact investing in today’s economic landscape.
Similarly, it is important for nations to cooperate and shift the focus of competition away from simply having the lowest costs and taxes for corporations. Instead, there should be complementary strategies to foster a robust middle-class society, benefiting not only Malaysia but the entire ASEAN region.
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