[sustran] Re: sustran-discuss V1 #159

[Tamim Raad]

Hi Brian,

>    In my view, 95% of "corporate sustainable anything" 
>initiatives are PR smoke and mirrors operations.  I think in 
>transport, there is one glaring exception (Toyota Motors 
>Foundation in Japan...see me for data) but by and large, it 
>is all image-building.  In the case of Shell, my independent 

Could you explain this?  What exactly is Toyota doing that is so different
than the rest?  I know they're pouring lots of cash into 'green' cars, but
they're still primarily a car company.

Can you tell us exactly what types of activities the foundation engages in?

Also, I may be interested in any data you might have, but would like to
know what exactly types of data you have.

Thanks,

Tamim.
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Tamim Raad
School of Community and Regional Planning
University of British Columbia
Tel: (604) 739-2146
Email: raad at unixg.ubc.ca