The essays in this symposium allow us to compare polices and practices in selected Asia-Pacific jurisdictions with respect to corporate ESG and especially climate change. Rapid regulatory changes have occurred just within the past few years. But so far such efforts do not seem to be having a significant impact on climate change problems.
An Asian Solution for a Global Problem? Corporate Governance and the Environment in a Non-Anglo-American World
Historically, when it comes to determining what counts as “good” corporate governance globally, the United Kingdom and United States have set the rules of the game. This has resulted in ill-fitting Anglo-American corporate governance solutions being transplanted to Asia with unforeseen consequences.
Nudging Technology Companies Toward Better ESG: A Commentary on Taiwan’s Voluntary Approach
Promoting Social Responsibility through Ratings: China’s Corporate Social Credit System
CSR as CPR: The Political Logic of Corporate Social Responsibility in China
Australia: Fast-Growing Awareness and Activism
ESG-related shareholder proposals have become an established practice in Australia and company directors at recent annual shareholder meetings have faced a barrage of questions relating to carbon emissions reduction, which is a major political issue in Australia. There is also growing support for ESG-related shareholder proposals.