Business: go woke or go broke? | The Economist

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? Film supported by @Cognizant 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 Find The Economist’s most recent coverage on climate change: https://econ.st/3BPxp7i 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