Corporations Are People, My Friend: The State of Corporate Responsibility in September 2025 As of mid-September 2025, corporate responsibility (CR) and sustainability are at the center of global business strategy. ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives, once considered optional add-ons, have become core elements of corporate planning—yet they remain caught in political crossfire, shifting regulations, […]

Corporate responsibility has become one of the most pressing issues of our time. In an age when consumers demand transparency, accountability, and sustainability, many global corporations continue to fall short—sometimes spectacularly. From safety failures and labor abuses to accounting scandals and outright greenwashing, these examples remind us why vigilance, regulation, and consumer awareness matter more