Forced labour, mass killings and hacking: the other focus for ESG

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The emphasis on the ‘E’ in ensuring strong environmental, social and governance credentials has highlighted slow progress to manage less high-profile quandaries for companies that seek to prove their ethical standing. Australian companies have to answer louder cries for greater diversity in their ranks, while those with global supply chains and cross-border operations need to consider the ramifications of doing business with nation states accused of inhumane behaviour, ESG advocates say. Kate Pounder, Deputy Chair, St John Ambulance ACT, CEO, The Tech Council of Australia, urged tech companies to encourage more women into senior positions. Peter Rae Renewables businesses that...