There is a growing interest from companies in conducting their business activities in a more responsible and sustainable way, nevertheless, there is one impact that is still rarely discussed: that of the “democracy footprint”, which includes corporate lobbying, political spending, and other forms of corporate political influence aimed at shaping regulations designed to benefit society.

In this new episode of the NOVA BHRE Podcast Dussu Djabula and Isabel Ruivo discuss with Professor Alberto Alemanno lobbying and how it can be used to enact societal changes.

Professor Alberto Alemanno, is an academic, author, social entrepreneur and a public interest lawyer. He’s Jean Monnet Professor of EU Law at HEC Paris and founder of The Good Lobby. Alberto's ultimate goal is to equalize access to power by mainstreaming lobbying as a new practice of civic and democratic life. Originally from Italy, Alberto is a graduate of Harvard Law School, the College of Europe and holds a PhD in International Law & Economics from Bocconi University.

CREDITS:

Coordination: Dr. Claire Bright, Ana Duarte and Alice Milheiras

Interviewers: Dussu Djabula and Isabel Ruivo

Interviewee: Professor Alberto Alemanno

Script: Dussu Djabula and Isabel Ruivo

Editing: Alice Milheiras

Design: NOVA School of Law

Project: NOVA Center on Business, Human Rights and the Environment