Climate Crisis: Environmental Corporate Social Responsibility | Brian Berkey — Ripple Effect Podcast
Episode Description
EPISODE OVERVIEW: With time running short to stop catastrophic climate change, there is a moral and ethical imperative for companies and consumers to act now, according to Wharton Professor of Brian Berkey. In this conversation, he describes why decision-making must change in order to save the planet.
Topics and questions covered: 00:00 - Introductions 1:01 - Prof. Berkey’s interest in climate change 2:47 - Are discussing ethics enough? 5:55 - Is this a pivotal moment in society? 10:03 - Climate imperative vs. profit maximizing 13:43 - Defining “greenwashing” 15:58 - What needs to change?
PODCAST OVERVIEW: Every day, business scholars answer pressing questions in their research — but what do their insights mean for you? In this podcast, Wharton faculty dive into what inspired their studies and how their findings resonate with the world today. Learn how research insights translate into knowledge you can use, with host Dan Loney.
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Brief Summary
The episode discusses ethics in climate change, corporate responsibility, and the urgent need for action to address the crisis.
Key points
- The Ripple Effect Podcast. Join host Dan Loney as he explores groundbreaking research from Wharton professors.
- Urgency of Action. Experts believe we have less than 10 years to make significant emissions reductions.
- The Climate Imperative. A call for businesses to prioritize climate change in decision-making.
- Consumer Behavior Change. Individual choices can drive corporate practices towards sustainability.
- The Challenge of Climate Change. Climate change presents unique challenges unlike other societal problems throughout history.
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Episode highlights
- The Ripple Effect PodcastJoin host Dan Loney as he explores groundbreaking research from Wharton professors.“Get ready to dive into new ideas with the ripple effect.”0:30Apr 20, 2023
- Urgency of ActionExperts believe we have less than 10 years to make significant emissions reductions.“We need to bring about a radical shift in emissions trajectories.”6:34Apr 20, 2023
- The Climate ImperativeA call for businesses to prioritize climate change in decision-making.“Each business decision maker is obligated to take the threat of climate change into account.”8:46Apr 20, 2023
- Consumer Behavior ChangeIndividual choices can drive corporate practices towards sustainability.“If a lot of people start adopting a vegan diet, companies will have to adapt.”19:35Apr 20, 2023
- The Challenge of Climate ChangeClimate change presents unique challenges unlike other societal problems throughout history.22:31Apr 20, 2023
