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201678 min0documentary

7.0/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Commodities Environmental Crime

Trading Paradise

201678 min0documentary

7.0/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

In Zug and Geneva, commodities trading companies face criticism for low tax payments and lack of environmental responsibility.

Commodities Environmental Crime

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Daniel Schweizer

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In Zug and Geneva, commodities trading companies face criticism for low tax payments and lack of environmental responsibility.

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Daniel Schweizerdirector

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In Zug and Geneva, commodities trading companies operate with minimal tax contributions and little accountability for environmental damage in extracting countries. "Trading Paradise" investigates these practices, revealing the significant role Swiss firms play in the global commodities market. The film features various NGOs working to enhance transparency and hold these companies accountable. It also draws parallels to historical issues surrounding Nazi gold and banking secrecy, presenting the ethical dilemmas faced by the industry today.

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