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Episode 1.14: Corporate Social Responsibility

Adam November 16, 2020

Greenwashing, or legitimate Corporate Social Responsibility? Dr. Hamish van der Ven (McGill) helps us understand these concepts before walking us through two case studies.

Alberta Energy RegulatorAmazonanimal protectionBen & Jerry'sBeyond Greenwash: Explaining Credibility in Transnational Eco-Labeling; EcolabelBird-friendly coffeebrandingCanadian Association of Petrolium ProducersCanadian Centre for Policy AlternativesCanadian Tar Sandscarbon emissionscarbon footprintCarbon negativecarbon neutralCFCClimate changeCoca-Colacorporate social responsibilityCostcoDavid VogelDemeter Biodynamicecosystem restorationEnergyStarenvironmental NGOsexclusive procurement agreementsFair Trade CertificationGerry ButtsgreenwashingLeed CertifiedLipstick on a PigLipton TeamarketingMichael PollanMicrosoftMilton Freedmanoil spillsorganic certificationParis Climate AgreementPatagoniaPeter DavernpipelineRainforest Alliance CertifiedRegenerative Organic Certifiedsustainability standardsTerrachoiceThe Globe and MailThe Seven Deadly Sins of GreenwashingUBCUnileverUnited NationsUnited States Environmental Protection AgencyUniversity of British ColumbiaWalmartWorld Wildlife Fund

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