Author Matthew Archer discusses the pitfalls of corporate sustainability metrics. They delve into the tension between good intentions and corporate initiatives, exploring the need for transparency in environmental and social impacts. The conversation challenges the status quo of sustainability and advocates for diverse perspectives for social and ecological justice.

Matthew Archer, an author and critic of corporate sustainability metrics, unveils the hollow nature of corporate transparency. He argues that the obsession with measurable data often depoliticizes genuine sustainability efforts. With insights from his research across the US and Europe, Archer highlights the power dynamics between large corporations and marginalized communities, stressing the need for meaningful social engagement over mere metrics. He encourages a shift towards holistic solutions that address the root causes of climate crises and social inequalities.