Private enterprises in the developing world are embracing sustainability

Emerging nations are embracing sustainability

The future of global sustainability depends on the actions of companies from emerging markets. So far they have not disappointed, says Simon Zadek

Read the full post at the Guardian's Sustainable Business Blog

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There is certainly a dominant discourse of poor sustainability performance of private enterprise in the developing world, and perhaps a colonial expectation that innovation in western markets will result in the adoption of western technology in the developing world to improve sustainability outcomes. However, maybe private enterprises in the developing world can lead those in the west towards a more sustainable society? It will be interesting to follow Simon Zadek's posts on this topic.