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Regardless of how much longer the pandemic lasts, all firms must take environmental, social and corporate governance factors seriously and incorporate that into their daily life, says Sias chief executive David Gerald.
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David Gerald
Although Covid-19 has proven to be the most wide-reaching public health crisis that has severely damaged the world economy, it has nonetheless highlighted a few important considerations that businesses need to bear in mind if they are to successfully compete in a post-virus world.
First, companies that integrated sustainability and transparency strategically into their business operations prior to Covid-19 are more likely to display greater agility when responding to unexpected events.
