Malaysia & Australia collaborate on CSR research in oil & gas
Oil and gas are one of the key industries both in Malaysia and Australia, and in context of Malaysia it plays a critical role given the emergent role of the economy. Funded by Australia-Malaysia Institute , department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), a team of academic scholars for the first time have come together and are engaged in a study which compares CSR standards in the oil and gas sectors between the two countries, and is investigating national CSR agendas through extensive participation between academia, business managers, non government organisations and other important stakeholders. Read more
Energy security: a picture of uncertainty
by Grace Segran, London, courtesy of INSEAD Knowledge.
Uncertainty surrounds the security and sustainability of energy supplies in the UK from 2015 onwards, with energy prices rising – in some cases – to uncomfortably high levels. “Gas would be a very important bridge to take us to the Elysian fields of a much cleaner energy scene of onshore and offshore wind, renewables, and an expectation of a very large chunk of nuclear,” says Alistair Buchanan, Chief Executive of Ofgem (the Office of the Gas and Electricity Markets), speaking at The Economist’s recent UK Energy Summit. Read more
Sixth Annual Global Local Content Summit
The Global Local Content Summit is the largest and most prestigious annual gathering of senior local content decision-makers from across the globe. Combining high-level presentations with interactive discussions and panels, the event delivers world-class insight into local content progress worldwide.
