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
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Steven Donziger vs Chevron: A battle between David and Goliath against human rights violations and environmental degradation
Download the article in PDF format *** When we look at the current societal discourse regarding corporate authority and influence, and in particular in relation to what is commonly defined as the digital revolution, many experts and scholars affirm that we are currently living in a new Gilded Age. The Gilded Age refers to a … Continue reading Steven Donziger vs Chevron: A battle between David and Goliath against human rights violations and environmental degradation
Towards a socially responsible approach to the duty of care? A comparative approach to the Shell cases in UK and Netherlands
Introduction Recent legal developments in European countries challenge the principle of separate legal personality by extending liability to parent companies for harm caused by the operation of foreign countries. This post focuses on some cases brought before the Netherlands and English courts. These cases involve Nigerian residents and farmers seeking compensation from both Dutch and … Continue reading Towards a socially responsible approach to the duty of care? A comparative approach to the Shell cases in UK and Netherlands
Historical Pollution and the Future of the Environment: The Care of «Our Common House» Through Green Corporations
As Costantino Grasso noted in his article entitled "Final warning to the world," in 1992, scientists had already issued an ultimatum to humanity invoking the adoption of prompt and vigorous measures aimed at protecting the environment. There have been all too many cases of ecological disaster and environmental pollution that have acted as a "warning … Continue reading Historical Pollution and the Future of the Environment: The Care of «Our Common House» Through Green Corporations
Final warning to the world: Is it finally time for corporations to become more responsible?
I had to take responsibility for writing the first post on our new blog. Deciding the topic has not been an easy task. I was looking for something that could be at the same time relevant and inspiring. A topic broad enough to let the spirit of our project emerge in its entirety. I got … Continue reading Final warning to the world: Is it finally time for corporations to become more responsible?