The acceleration of sustainability regulation in APAC: What it means for global business

This webinar will explore the notable shift from voluntary frameworks to mandatory sustainability reporting and supply chain due diligence laws across APAC, and what this means not only for businesses operating in the region, but also for global supply chains and international commerce.

We’ll be unpacking:

• The shift from voluntary national action plans, underscoring the region’s growing commitment to human rights and sustainable business practices
• The proliferation of sustainability reporting regulations in the region, from ISSB-aligned standards in Singapore, Japan, and Malaysia to India’s Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) framework
• The emergence of laws requiring businesses to move beyond reporting and implement due diligence systems, as seen in South Korea and Thailand
• What these changes mean for multinational companies, suppliers, and global trade networks that rely on APAC as a key production and sourcing hub
• Whether APAC could become the new frontier for sustainability regulation, shaping global standards that drive responsible business practices worldwide
• •Whether the APAC region could be the new frontier for sustainability regulation, shaping the global standards that drive responsible business practices worldwide