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Will more sustainable plastics revolutionise waste management in emerging markets?OBGplus
− Governments and companies have signed pledges and bans to limit plastic waste − Recycled packaging could eventually supplant virgin plastic production − Innovative waste-management systems work to transform pollution into added value − Recent studies offer sustainable alternatives to help break down existing waste As an increasing number of countries ban single-use plastics, waste…
How technology can combat flooding in emerging marketsOBGplus
– Recent floods in emerging markets highlight the need for resilience strategies – Human and economic loss will increase as climate change advances – Drones, data and artificial intelligence can enhance preparedness and response – Farmers are turning to ancient techniques to grow flood-resistant food As climate change causes sea levels to rise to unprecedented levels, governments and…
The Philippines and ESG: An opportunity to unlock inclusive socio-economic growth?OBGplus
The Philippine roadmap for inclusive, balanced, long-term growth is aligned with environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Indeed, ESG adoption is growing on the corporate level in the country – and increasingly being recognised as an opportunity for risk mitigation – despite some implementation challenges. This ESG Intelligence report…
The Philippines and ESG: An opportunity to unlock inclusive socio-economic growth?
The Philippine roadmap for inclusive, balanced, long-term growth is aligned with environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Indeed, ESG adoption is growing on the corporate level in the country – and increasingly being recognised as an opportunity for risk mitigation – despite some implementation challenges. This ESG Intelligence report…
Report: Exploring the socio-economic importance of tobacco in the Philippines
The Philippine tobacco industry accounted for roughly 6% of tax revenue in 2020, and 58% of so-called sin tax receipts. Given its wide-reaching value chain and multiple stakeholders, this publication outlines the industry’s pivotal role in employment, with more than 2m Filipinos estimated to be financially supported by the segment. The research explores why tobacco is important not only for farming…
How will China’s economic slowdown affect emerging markets?OBGplus
– China’s “zero-Covid” strategy is limiting output and suppressing consumer demand – The slowdown is also weighing on demand in countries that export to China – Commodities exporters have remained comparatively resilient – There is the opportunity for emerging markets to fill gaps in global supply chains With China’s economy slowing on the back of a strict Covid-19 containment…
Nordic Sustainability Awards
The goal of this annual event is to give recognition to Nordic affiliated companies with great business success stories in 2021, guided by both the Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs) and Nordic values. Organizations have sent their nominations for the following categories: SustainabilityBusiness Partner of the Year Award - Given to a company or organization that conducts…
How fintechs are revolutionising remittances in emerging marketsOBGplus
– Fintechs focused on remittances are capturing legacy lenders’ market share – The UN and other bodies are calling for remittance fees to be capped at 3% – Emerging markets have been at the forefront of mobile-first fintech growth – Cryptocurrency is also increasingly disrupting the remittances space A number of remittance-focused financial technology (fintech) start-ups are gaining…
Will cryptocurrency expansion continue among emerging markets in 2022?OBGplus
– Cryptocurrency uptake continued to grow exponentially in 2021 – Emerging nations led the world in terms of crypto adoption – The new incarnation of blockchain-based currencies is driving uptake – Adoption is set to expand despite ecological and economicconcerns Emerging markets were at the forefront of last year’s massive growth in global cryptocurrency adoption. With this…
