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Corporate Responsibility, Fair Trade Networks and Questionable Labour Practices Corporate Responsibility, Fair Trade Networks and Questionable Labour Practices
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What is corporate responsibility? Many names for it Following laws, ethical and moral standards, international expectations Environmental awareness and respect for employees, consumers, share-holders, communities encouraging community growth voluntarily
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Why is it trendy right now? Consumers more aware of corporate practices Communications/climate change increasing awareness of ecological footprint People support companies that reflect values Wal-Mart and Nike boycotted for slave labour
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Ottawa company that cleans with environmentally friendly products. Promoting healthy toxin-free living Local Example - Enviropure
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National Example – Canadian Tire reducing amount of energy used by ~40% building new energy efficient stores. Ontario reduced energy consumption by 15% Changed means of transportation.
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National Example – Hydro One Pension quality top in the utilities sector Female CEO 780,000 smart meters Saves 272 million kWh each year
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International Example – Minto The Minto Green Team Award-Winning Environmental Stewardship Environmental Milestones
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Why is going green important? Ethical Consumerism Profitable Environmentally sustainable
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Are their any fakers? Fakers: say one thing, but actions say another Mobile phone industry Airline industry Governments
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