Is corporate social responsibility dead?

Narelle Hooper, a corporate advisor and ethics board member, and Luke Hilbath, a sustainability consultant, dive into the crisis of corporate social responsibility. They debate whether companies should pursue profit at any cost, highlighting the disconnect between legal action and social licensing. The duo explores the pitfalls of ESG becoming mere virtue signaling and examines failures in sectors like childcare. They advocate for long-term incentives and call for a shift toward genuine stakeholder engagement in business to foster a more responsible future.