Ben & Jerry’s parent backpedals on social and environmental vows
by Mother Jones
Mother Jones— This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Unilever is to scale back its environmental and social aims, provoking critics to say its board should “hang their heads in shame.” The consumer goods company behind brands ranging from Dove beauty products to Ben & Jerry’s ice-cream was […]
Washington Examiner—Social media and smartphones cut children off from parents and communities. Some think that’s good. Children are more anxious than ever, and birthrates are lower than ever. Psychologist Jonathan Haidt has a new book out that overlaps with my new book about parenting, culture, low birthrates, and the epidemic of childhood anxiety. Haidt has a ton of critics, which is to say that a ton of commentators are arguing that […]
Hindustan Times—Unilever Ice Cream Sale Won’t Change Us, Says Ben & Jerry’s. Ben & Jerry’s independent board said it won’t stop overseeing the “social mission” of the brand even if parent company Unilever Plc sells or spins off the ice cream unit. There is a “firmly established framework” that will “remain intact” to protect the integrity of a brand known for promoting progressive causes, said the board, which has had a fractious relationship with Unilever in recent years. Led by Anuradha Mittal, the board told Bloomberg News that it’s here to stay and has played a key...
usanewsgroup.com—Dave Ramsey’s Risky Plan For Social Security Is Unrealistic for Most Retirees. Here’s Why. Dave Ramsey says you can take Social Security at 62 if you invest all of it. But most people can’t do this, and many who can probably shouldn’t. You get to choose when to claim your Social Security benefits, but the consensus among most financial professionals is that delaying your claim for as long as […]