Preventing an ESG washout


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PETALING JAYA: As more companies embrace environmental, social and governance (ESG), the ugly side of this practice –greenwashing – is expected to increase if actions are not taken to minimise its occurrence.

Industry observers said Malaysia, as a trading nation as well as foreign direct investment destination, would lose out if companies adopt a lackadaisical attitude on greenwashing.

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