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Corporate Political Responsibility: From Theory to Action

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Companies have become increasingly powerful political players in recent decades, using their political clout to influence public policy on social, economic and environmental issues – often behind closed doors and too often, in ways that undermine the public interest. In his new book, Corporate Political Responsibility, Tom Lyon and a series of leading scholars of corporate political responsibility seek to create a new norm for responsible political behaviour by corporations. During this virtual event, contributors will discuss both this book and the path forward for researchers, activists, business leaders, and citizens who seek a future in which corporate political influence is transparent, accountable and responsible.

Panelists:

Tom Lyon, Dow Professor of Sustainable Science, Technology and Commerce at the University of Michigan, Erb Institute Faculty Director

Bruce Freed, President and Co-Founder, Center for Political Accountability

Steven Rothstein, Managing Director, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets

Moderator:

Elizabeth Doty, Director, Corporate Political Responsibility Taskforce at the University of Michigan

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