Shell responds to accusations of ESG failure, YouTube CEO takes a stance on abortion rights and how Americans think about being ‘back to normal’ post-pandemic
Also: The head coach of the Golden State Warriors dedicated his press conference to voicing his anger and frustration over gun control laws.
Hello, communicators:
Golden State Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr took on U.S. senators last night during an NBA press conference where he decried the lack of action on gun control following the latest mass shooting in the U.S.
At least 19 children and two schoolteachers have died after a gunman opened fire at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas Tuesday.
Steve Kerr on today's tragic shooting in Uvalde, Texas. pic.twitter.com/lsJ8RzPcmC
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) May 24, 2022
Kerr was visibly upset, pounding his fists on the table multiple times. It’s a good reminder to PR pros that if business leaders are going to speak out on a social issue, encourage them to do it with humanity and passion.
Here are today’s other top stories:
Operational safety consultant Caroline Dennett announced her resignation from oil giant Shell this week with an accusation that the company is “failing on a massive planetary scale” in its ESG commitments.
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