Business: go woke or go broke? | The Economist

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Published at : 24 Oct 2021
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Today consumers want to buy more sustainable products, employees want to work for firms that share their values, and in the investment world, ESG funds are all the rage. How are companies responding to these shifting demands and can businesses really do well by doing good?

00:00 - Can companies do well by doing good?
00:50 - Environment and climate change
06:50 - Employee wellbeing
09:51 - Workforce diversity
15:50 - Ethical supply chains
19:26 - Environmental Social Governance

Read more of our business coverage: https://econ.st/2XfyBBX

Listen to our “To a Lesser Degree: Going in reverse” podcast on climate change: https://econ.st/3vfGRhQ

Listen to our “Money Talks” podcast on racial injustice: https://econ.st/3mZzpDE

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Can green investment help tackle climate change? https://econ.st/3p22Zv2

How corporate titans’ climate investments are growing: https://econ.st/3joUIhh

Why do global supply chains remain strong? https://econ.st/2XeBhj5

Should businesses start paying carbon tax? https://econ.st/2YPJoDP

Can big businesses take on more social responsibilities? https://econ.st/3aVQ2Lb

Can factories survive in the post-pandemic world? https://econ.st/3FPdZlr

Why is the private sector spending more on climate adaptation? https://econ.st/3mZ8Yho

How can firms become more diverse: https://econ.st/3DNINRR

Is lack of diversity in labour markets set to improve? https://econ.st/3lLHrAV

How can businesses break racial inequality in the workplace: https://econ.st/3aDikK4

How ESG investors are dealing with social risks: https://econ.st/3vh1dqV

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