Can Amazon's new 'dream team' fix the company's sustainability reputation?
by Marc Gunther from on (#12N41)
Unlike most big companies, Amazon has never published a sustainability report. Recent hires suggest that may be about to change - but will the retailer play ball?
Amazon has a reputation for forward thinking, but when it comes to sustainability, the company has often fallen behind the times. For years, it has weathered criticism over its worker treatment, recycling and other sustainability metrics.
Recently, however, the online retailer has signaled that a change may be on the way. Dara O'Rourke, a leading expert on global supply chains, has joined the company's sustainability team.
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