Mackenzie says it has worked with fossil fuel companies to help reduce their emissions. But when pressed by a group of young Mackenzie employees, senior executives said they couldn't stop working with clients and remain relevant. This echoes the defense given by the head of PR firm Edelman in response to similar pressure from their employees.
For years, fossil fuel companies have claimed to support climate science and policy. Many have recently pledged to hit net zero emissions by midcentury. Yet behind the scenes, they fight those very same policies through industry associations, shadow groups, and lobbying – all while spending vast sums on advertising and PR campaigns touting their climate commitments. This week we focus on the PR and consultancy firms helping fossil fuel companies delay the transition to clean energy while claiming they are on the side of climate protection.
Guests:
Michael Forsythe, Reporter, New York Times
Dr. Benjamin Franta, Senior Research Fellow and Head of the Climate Litigation Lab, Oxford Sustainable Law Programme.
Jamie Henn, Founder and Director, Fossil Free Media
Christine Arena, former Executive Vice President, Edelman; Founder, Generous Films
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