Corporate Social Responsibility is bullshit

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Deep Dive: Corporations shape our world and while they can drive economies, they also have considerable influence over our environment and society.  
 
One way some businesses try to leave a positive mark is through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The United Nations and the Australian Human Rights Commission champion CSR’s potential, but not everyone is buying in.  
 
Employment lawyer Josh Bornstein argues that it might be nothing more than a façade. Josh joins Chris Spyrou on this episode of The Briefing to share why he believes CSR is nothing more than a marketing tool that distracts from real accountability. 

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