China ESG Focus

China ESG Focus covers ESG practices of overseas listed Chinese companies, as well as opinions from experts and leaders in this important field.

Navigating China’s New ESG Disclosure Guidelines

The new document published by a state-backed think-tank in June provides clear guidance on standards for environment, social and governance best practices in China   By Tim Nicholls The Guidance…

ATRenew ESG Report Shows Progress, But Still Work to Be Done

Smartphone recycler discloses more details about carbon emissions, steps to improve its governance in its second environmental, social and governance report Key Takeaways: ATRenew’s greenhouse emissions increased substantially last year…

The Growing Legal Risks of ESG

Companies that issue environmental, social and governance materials are under growing scrutiny from regulators and shareholders for false or misleading statements   By George Boychuk ESG investing involves the analysis…

Is Elon Musk Actually Right About ESG?

While the “environment” element of ESG is relatively well defined, the “social” and “governance” pieces are far more subjective   By Edith Terry Mad genius Elon Musk may get more…

ESG Finds Growing Place at the China Investment Table

Chinese institutional investors are increasingly considering environmental, social and governance factors when choosing where to place their money By Charles Qiu Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become a relatively common…

Avoiding Greenwashing

By Helen Lam As companies develop their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategies, investors and stakeholders are becoming increasingly watchful for instances of ‘greenwashing’. Organizations’ claims of being progressive in…