In this episode of World Business, we explore the critical role of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards in Azerbaijan's economic evolution. As the nation diversifies from its resource-rich base, the ESG agenda is becoming a key driver of competitive advantage and sustainable growth.
To provide an insider's perspective, the program features an in-depth interview with Gune Asgar, Senior Assurance Manager and Head of ESG Practice at PWC Azerbaijan. With her front-row seat to the region's corporate shift, she discusses whether the nation's corporate sector is merely "ticking boxes" or genuinely leading the way in sustainable business practices.
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Adidas executives personally visited a small Indigenous town in southern Mexico to apologize for a shoe design criticised as cultural appropriation, pledging future collaboration to respect local heritage.
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