Bill McKibben published his first book over 20 years before Xiye Bastida was born. But as climate leaders, they agree that “for an activist to have hope is the most important thing.”
Category: Corporate Social Responsibility
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Bill McKibben and Xiye Bastida, Two Climate Activists 40 Years Apart in Age, on the Movement’s Future
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Apple Reaches Deal With Investors to Audit Its Labor Practices
The New York Times – Business:The tech giant will assess its compliance with its official human rights policy, according to a federal filing.
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French Food Giant Danone Sued Over Plastic Use Under Landmark Law
The New York Times – Business:Environmental groups are relying on a law in France requiring large companies to address their environmental footprint.
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Wall Street Sets Low Expectations for Corporate Earnings
The New York Times – Business:Earnings season kicks off this week, and analysts expect a big drop in corporate profits and more announcements about layoffs.
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A New Area of A.I. Booms, Even Amid the Tech Gloom
The New York Times – Business:An investment frenzy over “generative artificial intelligence” has gripped Silicon Valley, as tools that generate text, images and sounds in response to short prompts seize the imagination.
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Eight Important Moments in Responsible Fashion This Year
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Kourtney Kardashian Barker, the reach of Shein and big changes for Patagonia — a look at major developments in the fashion industry’s push for sustainability.
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Sister Patricia Daly, 66, Dies; Took On Corporate Giants on Social Justice
The New York Times – Business:A leader in the field of socially responsible investing, she used shareholder actions and private meetings to pressure big corporations, including G.E. and Ford.
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BlackRock’s Pitch for Socially Conscious Investing Antagonizes All Sides
The New York Times – Business:Right-wing officials are attacking BlackRock for overstepping. Those on the left say the world’s biggest asset manager is not doing enough.
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Elon Musk, Management Guru?
The New York Times – Business:Why the Twitter owner’s ruthless, unsparing style has made him a hero to many bosses in Silicon Valley.
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GLAAD Praises Increased Inclusiveness of Disney Films
The New York Times – Business:In a report on L.G.B.T.Q. representation in movies, the organization lauded the studio but noted some depictions were one dimensional or stereotypical.
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Twitter Suspends Over 25 Accounts That Track Billionaires’ Private Planes
The New York Times – Business:The suspended accounts include one that followed the private plane of Elon Musk, Twitter’s owner.
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Can Fashion Be Profitable Without Growth?
The New York Times – Business:Industry leaders said the goal of sustainability wouldn’t happen without changes to the business model and more efforts to educate consumers.