Environmental stories about successes like cleaning up a river or building a nature preserve for endangered monkeys can be so inspiring. But sometimes we think, “I could never do that.” Not everyone can row a boat to the Great Garbage Patch. But that doesn’t mean that we can’t make a difference. Sometimes the most effective activism can be the everyday kind.
Do Companies Care What You Think?
An influential 2008 survey conducted by the Economist found that 74 percent of U.S.-based executives believe corporate citizenship can increase profits. The Conference Board in 2024 found that about half of leading companies report on their citizenship and environmental efforts, though following the election many firms have started to pull back. Yet, as of 2024, more than 24,000 companies have signed the UN Global Compact to uphold social responsibility in human rights,…
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