Download the article in PDF format *** Article written in honour of Indigenous Peoples Day in Brazil *** The global commodification of the Amazonian açaí berry has placed Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) narratives under intense scrutiny, raising questions about whether the "superfood" boom benefits or exploits its original custodians. This article deconstructs the contradictions … Continue reading Fruit of Good Intentions? ESG Contradictions in Brazil’s AçaíBerry Supply Chain
Performative CSR and Mental Health: Legal and Ethical Lessons from Muir v. AstraZeneca
Download the article in PDF format *** The escalating crisis of workplace mental health has placed corporate social responsibility (CSR) frameworks under intense scrutiny, raising questions about whether they represent genuine care or performative compliance. This article deconstructs the gap between corporate policy and practice through a detailed legal and ethical analysis of the 2024 … Continue reading Performative CSR and Mental Health: Legal and Ethical Lessons from Muir v. AstraZeneca
From Ancient Elegance to Modern Dilemmas: Exploring Corporate Responsibility in the Leather Industry
Download the article in PDF format *** This article authored by Tereza Lomickova examines the historical evolution and contemporary challenges of the global leather sector. Tracing leather’s origins from prehistoric protection to its role as a status symbol in ancient civilizations, the article highlights significant advancements in tanning and craftsmanship through various eras, including the … Continue reading From Ancient Elegance to Modern Dilemmas: Exploring Corporate Responsibility in the Leather Industry
Shadows of the Digital Age: Protecting Vulnerable Individuals Online
Download the article in PDF format *** This article explores the multifaceted risks associated with social media and its impact on vulnerable populations in the digital age. Despite the transformative power of platforms like Meta and TikTok, concerns about their potential harms have reached critical levels. Issues such as child safety, predatory behaviors, addictive designs, … Continue reading Shadows of the Digital Age: Protecting Vulnerable Individuals Online
The Dark Side of Fast Fashion: A Tale of Corporate Irresponsibility
Download the article in PDF format *** This article explores the detrimental effects of the fast fashion industry, highlighting corporate irresponsibility in various stages of production. It compares fast fashion with slow fashion, examining the use of cheap labor, low-quality materials, and exploitative practices that keep prices low at the cost of workers' well-being. The … Continue reading The Dark Side of Fast Fashion: A Tale of Corporate Irresponsibility
The Naira Crisis and Irresponsible Corporate Behaviour in the Nigerian Financial Sector
Download the article in PDF format *** This article explores the adverse impacts of recent policy reforms under the current administration on Nigeria's economy, focusing particularly on the depreciation of the Naira. The fluctuation of Nigeria’s currency has exacerbated inflation, significantly raising the cost of living. The analysis highlights how irresponsible practices by commercial banks, … Continue reading The Naira Crisis and Irresponsible Corporate Behaviour in the Nigerian Financial Sector
Aspartame Debate: Are Economic Interests Clouding the Truth?
Download the article in PDF format *** This article explores the recent reclassification of aspartame, a widely used artificial sweetener, by the World Health Organization (WHO) as "Possibly Carcinogenic to Humans." The move has stirred varying responses from regulatory bodies, companies, and media outlets, highlighting the complexities that consumers face in discerning fact from opinion … Continue reading Aspartame Debate: Are Economic Interests Clouding the Truth?
Accounting and Hegemony in Multinational Corporations
Download the article in PDF format *** This article illustrates Dr. Samar Riaz’s doctoral research on accounting's role in reinforcing and challenging hegemonic power structures. Using Nestlé as a case study in Pakistan, the author explores how traditional accounting practices consolidate elite power at the expense of society. They draw on Antonio Gramsci's concept of … Continue reading Accounting and Hegemony in Multinational Corporations