Check out this Newsweek article about Branson’s new hobby.
Watch out, climate change. The businessmen are coming for you.
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“Let’s assume the odds [of climate disaster] were only 50/50. If you have a 50 percent chance of getting knocked over by a car crossing the road, you’re going to take out insurance, or you’re not going to cross the road.”
and:
“I think the world is moving much more to a world where the business community has to work closely with governments in helping them get a lot of problems resolved. And I’m a strong believer that business should be a force for good, not just a money-making machine for its shareholders.”
Sounds like socially-responsible investing to us.
Tags: climate change, corporate responsibility, Richard Branson