Cirque Du Soleil uses it’s leverage in China to create acceptable working conditions in surrounding areas. The full article from Canada.com can be read at:
http://www.canada.com/topics/news/story.html?id=d2c2a907-5ae0-433d-a4db-0f357b041f86&k=42608
Excerpt:
“It’s important to promote our values and to make sure that the people we work with respect them,” said Gaetan Morency, vice-president of Public and Social Affairs at the Cirque.
He acknowledged that the Cirque — arguably one of Canada’s most recognized global brands — has a lot of leverage since countries are lining up to convince the circus to come to their towns.
Su said,
“Too many companies close their eyes to do business with China at low cost. If we want the world to be cleaner, it’s up to everyone to do some cleaning,”
Good man.