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Global Shale Gas Development: Water Availability and Business Risks
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New Asian Sustainability Ranking Launching at CSR Asia Summit!!
27 August, 2014 New Asian Sustainability Ranking Launching at CSR Asia Summit!! On 16 Sep, the Channel NewsAsia Sustainability Ranking will be launching at the CSR Asia Summit in hong kong. The ranking identifies and celebrates regional corporate sustainability leaders. It will highlight the Top 100 sustainable companies in …
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