More firms appointing chief sustainability officers, creating dedicated teams

CDL's chief sustainability officer Esther An says sustainability requires teams to collaborate. PHOTO: CDL
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SINGAPORE - Few firms would have had executives focusing on sustainability five years ago, but they are becoming familiar faces now in the wake of a stronger push towards a more eco-friendly world.

Firms across diverse sectors are appointing leaders and teams to help the enterprise mitigate climate-related risks while guiding it into greener pastures.

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