Business Advice on how best to approach the green issue
In this business tv show we look at how businesses can operate sustainably in emerging economies. Experts Stephen Philips, Chief Executive, China-Britain Business Council, Ian Coleman, Partner, Head of emerging markets, PricewaterhouseCoopers UK, Frederique Schillern, COO Asia Pacific, Equity Trust, and Chris Runckel, President of international business consultants Runckel and ociates, look at issues from energy to air quality, and what green steps are being taken in emerging economies.
Ian Coleman: I do believe that this issue of sustainability, broadening beyond climate change but sustainability which would capture thinking about employment practices as well as just sort of the climatic effects of this activity is going to be an absolutely central issue for the way in which emerging markets emerge.
Chris Runckel: In China a lot of water ways if you are standing next o it your eyes are tearing from the smell of chemicals. If you’re in China travelling for a couple of weeks often times you’ll develop a cough because of the higher levels of articulates in the air. In general pollution is a very big problem in most of these developing countries it’s a problem. In China throughout the eastern area it’s an increasing problem in Vietnam, it will be a bigger and bigger problem in India.
Frederique Schillern: I think we talked about China and its political and economic role in the world; it is more and more becoming a global player. That’s going to mean for them to address things like the environment, in turn that means potential for a lot of companies dealing with environmental technology, environmentally friendly systems for example. It means that they have to open up their financial markets amongst other things, is one of the few things that is still very tightly controlled, that means of course an enormous amount of potential for environmental firms and all the advisory professional services that go with that.
Ian Coleman: I think it would be wrong to characterise emerging markets as a …
Duration : 0:4:52
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August 9th, 2009 at 5:12 am
…i think the …
…i think the chinese can’t see this problem yet… coz they have to try hard opening they’re eyes “widely” …lol XD ..just kidding :p
August 9th, 2009 at 5:12 am
This leaves me …
This leaves me wanting to know more about China’s air pollution problem and if they are doing anything about it
August 9th, 2009 at 5:12 am
Do china really …
Do china really care?????
August 9th, 2009 at 5:12 am
Raises significant …
Raises significant questions with respect to business, and business will be the vehicle that is most likely to ist in creating a sustainable world.
August 9th, 2009 at 5:12 am
I enjoyed this and …
I enjoyed this and liked the fact that there were a number of different people being interviewed – also like the additional locational footage. Interesting ideas and sounds like China is in store for a whole lot of change.
August 9th, 2009 at 5:12 am
The waterway thing …
The waterway thing is pretty scary
August 9th, 2009 at 5:12 am
good point!
good point!
August 9th, 2009 at 5:12 am
Good ideas and …
Good ideas and great business advice
August 9th, 2009 at 5:12 am
Introduction drew …
Introduction drew you in with combination of music and images, good to have three different presenters, sensible discussions and good point about leading by example
August 9th, 2009 at 5:12 am
This is a serious …
This is a serious presentation about serious issues that kept me interested and left me feeling I want to know more
August 9th, 2009 at 5:12 am
Great points that …
Great points that everyone has mentioned.. I watched a video on the waterways in China on 60 minutes the other night.. did anyone else see it? I’d like to see a wind farm the size of New York!
August 9th, 2009 at 5:12 am
First video I have …
First video I have watched so far with video footage and other people talking which is good, nice bit of variety!
August 9th, 2009 at 5:12 am
I agree it’s an …
I agree it’s an extremely important issue. Always good to hear about positive changes.
August 9th, 2009 at 5:12 am
Lots to think about …
Lots to think about here…
August 9th, 2009 at 5:12 am
A hard-hitting …
A hard-hitting message. Not to be ignored!
August 9th, 2009 at 5:12 am
its inevitable, if …
its inevitable, if hummer are still going to make cars then we are all doomed
August 9th, 2009 at 5:12 am
ps. i think its …
ps. i think its amazing that the planet can cope with all the we give it.
August 9th, 2009 at 5:12 am
pollution is …
pollution is obviously a consequence of china becoming the worlds manufacturer, in the industrial revolution in the uk pollution was just a bad and there were plenty of dirty jobs with no OHS. From what i know the Chinese don’t care about their workforce but i hope the factories that are controlled overseas do have health standards like they do in nz and the uk.
August 9th, 2009 at 5:12 am
Being …
Being environmentally conscious is an important issue that is everybodys responsiblity.
August 9th, 2009 at 5:12 am
I agree…china is …
I agree…china is big but they are not the only problem. A lot of money is produced in factories that don’t care a lot for the environment, only the profit. It is the responsibility of everyone to change this.
August 9th, 2009 at 5:12 am
Yes, China is a big …
Yes, China is a big world polluter but there’s so much to this debate than just China
August 9th, 2009 at 5:12 am
Popular, …
Popular, controversial topic!
August 9th, 2009 at 5:12 am
It’s a shame that …
It’s a shame that sustainability is one of those things that even if 99% of the world support it and do their bit it may not be enough. I like the lead by example approach though, hopefully if countries set good examples and come out with new technology that makes it easier and efficient for both everyday people and big companies to be enviro-friendly then we will soon see changes =)
August 9th, 2009 at 5:12 am
I live in Tasmania …
I live in Tasmania where we take a lot of pride in our environment. I think a lot of people take this for granted though.
August 9th, 2009 at 5:12 am
I think everyone …
I think everyone should be doing their bit to help the environment.