Meet Generation S: The employees who refuse to work for polluting companies

Madeleine Cuff
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Survey data reveals new generation of prime job candidates that will not work for unethical businesses

A new breed of sustainability professional is emerging that refuses to work with companies with a poor record on environmental performance, according to the results of a new survey released on Friday by...

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