London: The head of the world's largest business organisation has defended employers who publicly advocate for action on diversity and climate change, arguing workers are "crying out" for leadership and boardrooms must have a "bigger purpose than just profit".
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| John Denton has moved to Paris to lead the International Chamber of Commerce. |
John Denton, the first Australian to be appointed secretary-general of the Paris-based International Chamber of Commerce, said critics of corporate activism also failed to recognise that small businesses - not just major firms - were some of the most enthusiastic backers of a stronger response to global warming.
"A number of shock jocks and political commentators seem to run this 'stick to your knitting' line but it's just completely ridiculous," Mr Denton said.
Read the story from The Age by Bevan Shields - “Companies will fill leadership vacuum on climate, ICC chief warns.”
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