supporting the r etail s ector in indonesia malaysia and philippines for compliance with sustainability requirements unep international expert meeting kuala lumpur 1 december 2005 report prepared by mandar parasnis mandarvp yahoo com project consultant to dtie a united nations environment programme division of technology industry economics production consumption branch september april 2006 2 background retail sector shifting more sustainable scp patterns is one overarching objectives development as endorsed 2002 world summit on johannesburg key intermediary between sides plays very important role promotion while contribution effecting shift would be beneficial society at large this could also make valuable business case promoting new safer value added friendly products consumers retailers can tap small but fast growing niche market segment enjoy guaranteed customer base loyalty reduced potential liabilities elevated company image thus enhanced brand retailer are
