What are your experiences with corporate greenwashing/a toxic environment, and how have you changed your workplace's culture for the better?

Rachel Bulko

October 18,2021 at 7:33PM UTC

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What are your experiences with corporate greenwashing/a toxic environment, and how have you changed your workplace's culture for the better?

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Jen EOctober 18,2021 at 9:45PM UTC
Can you clarify why you used those two terms interchangeably?
They seem to be quite different but I guess you mean toxicity around sustainability practises (or lack thereof)?
Rachel BulkoOctober 19,2021 at 4:40PM UTC
Sure! A toxic work environment isn't sustainable because it translates to high employee turnover, lost profits and overall low morale. In essence, greenwashing does the same thing as fraudulent marketing of corporate social responsibility. It makes the organization look better than it is. Sorry about the confusion!
Jen EOctober 19,2021 at 10:07PM UTC
Not at all, thanks for clarifying.
I guess my experience would be i used to work for a homewares brand where gifting was a big deal. I developed a new range and was able to eliminate plastic as well as using certified sustainable board. As soon as I left they went back to the old spec tho…
AnonymousOctober 18,2021 at 10:34PM UTC
I hate to sound naive, but what's corporate green washing? I can Google, but....
Rachel BulkoOctober 19,2021 at 4:38PM UTC
Of course! It's when a company promises to deliver on initiatives that are environmentally conscious, but actually fudge the numbers on carbon emissions or refuse to release sustainability reports because of under-performance.
AnonymousOctober 19,2021 at 5:18PM UTC
Got it, thanks!