Fear of reprisals prevent people calling out employers on climate, says charity

Workers can often be first to spot harms, from rule breaches and pollution to false sustainability claimsConcerns about being fired or victimised at work are preventing people from calling out their employers on the climate crisis and the wider environment, according to a charity.A survey commissioned by Protect, a charity that defends whistleblowers, found fear of reprisals and uncertainty about how to provide proof were the main barriers to reporting on poor and misleading behaviour about the environment. Employees were also sceptical that their concerns would be properly dealt with. Continue reading...