I think there are a few brands like Nike and Patagonia which are quite progressively minded. Ma Jun brandmindnike 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
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
China's environmental conundrums will not be solved by changes within government alone. New mechanisms are needed to allow the communities which may be affected by a given plan, and citizens concerned about the environment, to join in. Ma Jun affectchinacitizen 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
Environmental problems cannot be resolved here the way they are resolved in other countries. I heard that 80 per cent of the environmental problems in the U.S. are solved in court. That can't happen here. Ma Jun centcountrycourt share on social
We firmly believe the environmental issues cannot be addressed without extensive public participation, but people need to be informed before they can get involved. Ma Jun addressenvironmentalextensive Change image and share on social
Brands who come to China, often they just care about price - so they actually drive the suppliers to cut corners on environmental standards to win a contract. Ma Jun brandcarechina 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
Of course, as consumers, we want cheap and good products; however, if these production processes are exceeding wastewater discharge standards and even causing heavy metal pollution, they will cause long-lasting damage to the ecological environment and public health. Ma Jun causecheapconsumer share on social
