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August 18, 2024

Do you believe that governments should require corporations to disclose their carbon footprint publicly?




Total votes: 5

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  1. CalmElk
    54

    Yes, this should be required. The public should be able to tell how environmentally responsible a corporation is so that they can decide accordingly if they want to support them by buying from them or …Read MoreYes, this should be required. The public should be able to tell how environmentally responsible a corporation is so that they can decide accordingly if they want to support them by buying from them or investing in them. Read Less

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  2. SensibleHalibut1
    115

    I think it important fo all complanies to publicly disclose their carbon emmissions. This will help governments try to focus on the environment and make efficient policies to protect the environment.

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  3. CleverHalibut
    117.5

    Yes, considering the impact of carbon dioxide is widely established, it is in the interest of the government to prevent its impact to the greatest extent possible. If one way of doing that is by …Read MoreYes, considering the impact of carbon dioxide is widely established, it is in the interest of the government to prevent its impact to the greatest extent possible. If one way of doing that is by forcing corporations to report their impact in regard to the issue, that is something that may be helpful. Read Less

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  4. GraciousCrocodile4
    41.5

    This can be an excellent idea. If companies are forced to disclose their carbon footprint, then they may face backlash from the public or government if that footprint is too high. This in turn may …Read MoreThis can be an excellent idea. If companies are forced to disclose their carbon footprint, then they may face backlash from the public or government if that footprint is too high. This in turn may incentivize them to try and lower that footprint, especially if the backlash is so bad that it effects their stock price. Read Less

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  5. LuckyDeer2
    139

    Absolutely, it gives the federal government and the general public more info on who the bad actors are. Further, it provides basis to legislate.

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