ESG
Dentsu whistleblower reports more than double amid major reforms
Majority of complaints were related to harassment, improper treatment, fraud and company systems in the wake of Dentsu's fairness and transparency reforms created in response to the Tokyo Olympic bid-rigging scandal.
Advertisers grapple with the weight of AI’s environmental impact
Experts weigh in on why environmental standards around Gen AI have been lacking in advertising and marketing—and why that must swiftly change.
Is Asia behind the curve when it comes to making sustainability a priority?
The region most vulnerable to climate change is failing to implement the sustainability regulations needed to combat it, leaving businesses and consumers grappling with a "value-action gap."
World Wildlife Fund spotlights global climate records in Olympics campaign
The 60-second spot contrasts the reality that as athletes shatter records at the Games, the world is smashing climate records.
The DEI illusion: Why diversity without belonging is a recipe for disaster
"Often, 'inclusion' is about fitting in, which is very different from belonging," writes Rafael P. Soriano in a compelling op-ed, challenging organisations to move beyond superficial diversity initiatives.
Haymarket’s inaugural Global Impact Report reveals sustainability progress
Report makes public the publisher’s advancements since the launch of redefined ESG agenda in 2023.
Most large companies guilty of 'greenhushing', report finds
Two in three FTSE 100 companies (63%) are quietly disclosing their ESG progress but not actively communicating it to the public, new research has found.
Can marketing reconcile its growth and sustainability goals?
Many CMOs are stuck in the paradigm of growth at all costs. But the concepts of 'green growth' and 'degrowth' to counter traditional profit-making structures are slowly making waves in an attempt to mould climate-responsible corporations.
UN chief calls for ban on fossil fuel ads to combat climate change
UN secretary-general António Guterres has directly called for PR agencies to stop working with fossil fuel clients, and ‘acting as enablers to planetary destruction’.
Rob Mayhew criticises B Lab over lack of Havas action
Rob Mayhew publicly called out B Lab on social media for its unresolved investigation into the Havas-Shell deal.
How Dentsu and Nestlé cut digital ad emissions by 25% in Indonesia
CASE STUDY: By measuring and eliminating higher-emitting media and formats throughout their campaign for Bear Brand's sterilised milk drink, the carbon footprint was slashed by a quarter within a three-month period.
MasterChef Australia’s ‘greener’ gas claims spark ACCC investigation
"Hundreds of thousands of MasterChef fans are being deceived into thinking that the gas used in the program is good for the planet," asserts Comms Declare as they file a formal complaint with the consumer watchdog.
We all have a collective responsibility to make progress on sustainability
To mark Earth Day 2024, Matt Bourn and Sebastian Munden, authors of a book on the importance of sustainable advertising, warn that this is no time to stand still.
How UOB reduced its ad emissions without compromising on attention time
UOB believes there is an opportunity for marketers to minimise their campaign’s impact on CO2 while improving overall effectiveness. Campaign finds out how.
How businesses in China should balance prosperity and ESG
SPRG's Arthur Hagopian on the many benefits of ESG for Chinese businesses, and how they should adopt them.
Beyond the Great Wall: Navigating global expansion for Chinese businesses
Chinese brands seeking success abroad must fully commit to brand building, stay flexible and take ESG seriously, says SPRG Beijing's strategy director.
How to investigate a vendor’s sustainability claims
With consumers and watchdogs increasingly scrutinising greenwashing among corporates, how can brands keep their own sustainability partners in check? SeenThis' Tom Jones-Barlow has a few suggestions.
Working for Big Oil? Take a lesson from Vero's climate conscious creativity
Leaders from Vero and On Purpose, the first Asia-based PR agencies to sign the Clean Creatives pledge, wish more businesses stood by the industry's moral imperative against fossil fuel influence; saying that prioritising integrity over profit is a decision worth celebrating.
Virgin Atlantic marketing chief on accepting the challenge of sustainability credibility
Annabelle Cordelli speaks to Campaign on tackling green aviation naysayers and how agencies need to prove effectiveness.
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