SustainCase newsletter – wk30, July 2023
Climate change: Which countries will foot the bill?
Record-breaking heat in China. Wildfires forcing Swiss villages to evacuate. Drought ravaging Spanish crops. As the costs of climate change rack up, a debate is surging globally among governments: who should pay?
New Zealand bans plastic bags for fresh produce in supermarkets
New Zealand has become the world’s first country to expand its ban on plastic bags in supermarkets to thin bags, which are typically used to hold fruits or vegetables.
Case study: How IIAC creates economic value for its stakeholders
July 24, 2023 – Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC) was established for the purpose of smooth air transportation through efficient construction, management and operation of Incheon International Airport, and for the goal of contributing to Korea’s economic development. Creating and sharing value with employees and all its stakeholders, is a top priority for IIAC. Read more.
Case study: How Compal creates economic value for its stakeholders
July 21, 2023 – Established in 1984, Compal Electronics is a Taiwanese original design manufacturer, handling the production of notebook computers, monitors, tablets and televisions for a variety of clients around the world. As the industry leader, Compal seeks to give back to society with a responsible attitude, and bring higher value to all its stakeholders. Read more.
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