Paramount, the Hollywood heavyweight traced back to 1912 when Adolph Zukor founded Famous Players Film Company, has morphed into a $20 billion media maverick under Paramount Global, pumping out blockbusters, TV hits, and streaming content like Yellowstone spins and Star Trek. From their Melrose Avenue lot, they script stories with thousands of employees for millions of screen gazers, blending box office bombs with binge worthy series.
Paramount's woke plot twist scripted a tale full of DEI dramas featuring ERGs for every identity and ESG epics aiming for net zero sets. They spotlight Pride with month long marathons, support BLM with solidarity stands, and stage racial equity with diverse content mandates, leaving purists feeling like they've been edited out of the final cut.
We decided to include this since Paramount owns CBS and would have to get permissions for such deceptive tactics. CBS' 60 Minutes show cut out Donald Trump's boast about a $16 million settlement they paid him over deceptive editing in a Kamala Harris interview, sparking accusations of media bias and cover-up. The move fueled claims of liberal slant, as the network scrubbed the segment to avoid highlighting their own payout for misleading viewers.
Paramount's inclusion efforts focus on fostering diverse voices through ERGs and initiatives that promote equity in storytelling and workforce. They emphasize removing barriers for underrepresented groups.
Paramount's ESG strategy includes reducing emissions through renewable energy and waste diversion on sets, with reports on carbon footprints and sustainable practices. They invest in environmental initiatives across operations.
Paramount curates a Pride collection on Paramount+ with movies and shows celebrating LGBTQ+ stories and creators. They sponsor parades and create inclusive programming.
Paramount issued statements supporting Black Lives Matter and condemning racism, committing to anti bias training and diverse content. They donated to racial justice organizations.