Pressure Turned up on Planet’s Biggest Polluters

The transcript discusses the brewing revolt within McKinsey & Company, where over 1100 employees have signed an open letter urging the firm to disclose the carbon emissions of its clients. This internal protest highlights the company's continued work with major polluters, leading to several resignations. The pressure on corporate polluters is also increasing on Capitol Hill, with executives from major oil companies being questioned about their role in disinformation campaigns against climate action.

What is the main reason for the discontent among McKinsey employees?

• Insufficient salary increments

• Lack of employee benefits

• Poor management practices

• The company's support of major polluters

What action did over 1100 McKinsey employees take to express their concerns?

• Went on a strike

• Filed a lawsuit

• Signed an open letter

• Organized a protest

What was a significant consequence of the open letter released by McKinsey employees?

• Expansion of company operations

• Introduction of new policies

• Increased company profits

• Several employee resignations

Which major oil companies were questioned by the House Oversight and Reform Committee?

• Total, Gazprom, Petrobras, and Saudi Aramco

• Exxon Mobil, BP, Chevron, and Shell

• ConocoPhillips, Eni, Repsol, and Equinor

• Lukoil, Rosneft, Sinopec, and CNOOC

What was the focus of the House Oversight and Reform Committee's questioning of oil executives?

• Their disinformation campaigns on climate change

• Their technological innovations

• Their financial performance

• Their employee welfare programs