Nurturing plantations with ESG

WHILE the world has firmly relegated the “New Normal” narrative that loomed during the lockdowns five years ago to the realm of distant memory, environmental, social and governance (ESG) policy appears to be a lasting agenda.

Whether embraced or resisted, companies globally are integrating ESG into their business frameworks, though many corporate analysts suggest that larger firms, particularly those beyond the small and medium enterprise (SME) bracket, are better positioned to navigate its implications due to their more substantial cash reserves.