Richard Kauffman on "The Transition to Good Energies"
From: Carnegie Council
Series: Green Ethics
Length: 27:30
"Advocates for Ethics in Business" is part of the Global Ethics Forum. The series explores the role of business in society and features experts who confront the ethics of doing business globally.
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Piece Description
"Advocates for Ethics in Business" is part of the Global Ethics Forum. The series explores the role of business in society and features experts who confront the ethics of doing business globally.
Timing and Cues
30 second break at 15 minutes
Additional Credits
Julia Kennedy- Host