AES, an American energy company with 141 plants around the world, just completing construction of 2,100 MW in China - the largest in history. This project, a joint venture with five local companies, has several environmental, property, and operational issues, as construction is completed. Decision point is whether AES should consider, foreign direct investment, as they relate to the environment.
The American TNC operations abroad at the same level of environmental performance, both in their own country? If not, why not? And what are the local barriers and competitive reasons not to? "Hide
by Richard HK Vietor Source: Harvard Business School 30 pages. Publication Date: May 10, 2002. Prod. #: 702006-PDF-ENG
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