They pollute. It's not because morally they have a problem, but more because the mechanism now is rewarding those who cut corners to save cost. Ma Jun cornercostcut Change image and share on social
The motivation should come from regulatory enforcement, but enforcement is weak, and environmental litigation is near to impossible. So there's an urgent need for extensive public participation to generate another kind of motivation. Ma Jun enforcementenvironmentalextensive share on social
Regulatory failings mean that the cost of breaking the law is far below that of obeying it - businesses are happier to pay fines than to control pollution. Ma Jun breakbusinesscontrol Change image and share on social
To deal with local pollution, China has put on the agenda the capping of coal, which has long been a sensitive issue. Ma Jun agendumcapchina Change image and share on social
I know the government needs to ensure economic growth... we just hope it takes care of the environment, too. Ma Jun careeconomicensure Change image and share on social
Ever since we published the first Apple report, we've had some other brands turning more proactive. Ma Jun applebrandhave Change image and share on social
Everyone else has some interest in economic growth and development, which often happens at the expense of the environment and community. We need the other side to join this to check and balance. Ma Jun balancecheckcommunity Change image and share on social
We're manufacturing to meet the demands of our own people but, in the meantime, for the entire world as well, and that definitely put a lot of extra pressure on our environment. Ma Jun demandentireenvironment Change image and share on social
Environmental agencies in China are hamstrung by local officials who put economic growth ahead of environmental protection; even the courts are beholden to local officials, and they are not open to environmental litigation. Ma Jun agencyaheadbeholden share on social
When I look at China's environmental problems, the real barrier is not lack of technology or money. It's lack of motivation. Ma Jun barrierchinaenvironmental Change image and share on social
