Is There Nike GreenWashing?
PR Watch, a publication of the Center for Media & Democracy Vol. 5, No. 1 / First Quarter 1998 says the following (press here for article): • Nike Double Speak – “Philip Knight says he is doing well at a difficult job, going so far as to claim he is providing an opportunity to the workers for a better future. What better future is Knight providing? Well, it will take a woman in Vietnam sewing Nike sneakers over three decades to earn what Knight “earns” in one hour. In the upside-down world of corporate doublespeak, the Nike worker in Vietnam is on the “path to a better future,” while Knight and other wealthy CEO’s are the ones facing “tough times.” (Source PR Watch, press here) • Nike and Democracy- “Wherever democracy and the issue of human rights have little sway is usually where you’ll find Nike.” Nike and GreenWash Accounting Practices (press here). “Green Wash Accounting: Ernst & Young Audit of Nike Corporate Plant in Vietnam Prompts Positive Steps from Green Wash to Green Initiat
