Environmental Regulation and the History of Capitalism: The Role of Business from Stockholm 1972 to the Climate Crisis (Routledge International Studies in Business History)

This edited collection examines the historical role of business actors in climate and environmental governance since the 1970s.Through a compilation of recent, evidence-based historical research, this book unveils the origins of contemporary challenges in regulating environmental pollution.With original case studies, it offers a nuanced understanding of the environmental counter-offensive orchestrated by business leaders, associations, and think tanks post-1972, following the United Nations' pivotal Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment.Readers are presented with insights into the historical maneuvers of business entities aimed at mitigating regulatory risks, co-creating expertise, and framing the environmental debate.From revealing the tactics employed by various business actors to exploring the emergence of market-driven environmentalism, this volume offers a comprehensive exploration of the intricate dynamics shaping environmental policy.By contextualizing specificities and