The Conference Board

China going green
December 09, 2011
New research shows that Chinese companies are becoming more interested in sustainability issues. Pressure from government and a recognition of how brands gain value from sustainability policies are two factors contributing to the growing interest. The Conference Board, a US-based research and business membership group, surveyed 476 firms for its Business and Sustainability in China: Company Responses to a National Priority report, which discovered that government directives, at both local and central levels, are often a decisive factor in defining corporate sustainability strategies.