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Your intro and conclusion are good. I don't think fulfilling legal obligations is working here, though. Every company, progressive or not, has to fulfill legal obligations. Maybe you want to say that progressive companies fulfill not only legal obligations but philanthropic ones as well. Also, your body paragraphs have some good general support, but you must also include examples of what two or more specific companies do. That is you should describe the initiatives. Read the attached essay to see how it works.Cynthia Siegrist,Oct 19 at 12:29pmRead this essay and look at how the examples work. I have highlighted the examples in gray. Of course, you can use examples from the companies you have written about in your essay.
Sally Smith Professor Friis ESLR 023/027 September 10, 2018 Common Values “Birds of a feather flock together” or “you can tell a man by the company he keeps” are both expressions that summarize the idea that people surround themselves with people who share their values. What about a trip to the grocery? Do you view products and people in the same way? Would you buy a product if you were against the way that product was made? Many people may not consider these issues when they are walking down the grocery aisle; however, consumer awareness may contribute to promoting ethical behavior by companies. For example, child labor, slave labor, or flagrant animal abuse are not behaviors most people condone, so it is important to consider who and what we are supporting when we make our daily purchases. Fortunately, progressive companies share a concern for the environment, disadvantaged communities, and animal welfare. One common value that progressive companies share is a concern for the environment. Patagonia, an outdoor clothing, company has created a new synthetic fabric made from recycled bottles, which keeps millions of plastic bottles out of the garbage dump. One of their most effective policies is to offer customers the opportunity to buy recycled Patagonia products that have been repaired by experts. Furthermore, they also use solar panels and other forms of renewable energy in the production processes as well as in their shops and offices. Likewise, Ben & Jerry’s, an American ice-cream manufacturer, ice-cream works to minimize their environmental impact. For example, they have designed a freezer which uses 50% less energy. They also raise money for campaigns such “Lick Global Warming,” which is trying to draw attention to climate change by putting pressure on local governments as well international organizations such as the United Nations to enact policies that protect the environment. In fact, environmental protection is a key issue for many companies. In addition to a concern for the environment, many progressive companies work hard to give back to the communities in which they operate. Ever since the beauty products company The Body Shop was founded in 1976, it has been heavily invested in giving back to the community. For example, the company helps to build schools and health clinics in the communities from where they get their raw materials, such as cocoa or Brazil nuts. The Body Shop is also a pioneer in Fair Trade agreements, which means that they are committed to paying a fair price for the products so that the local farmer can share in the profits they make. Similarly, Ben & Jerry’s, is also well-known for giving back to the community. For example, they employ at-risk youth in their stores, and give away free ice-cream to schools, homeless shelters, and charities and organizations. They also donate money to organizations working to improve the living conditions of local people, and use family-owned dairy farms for their dairy. All these activities help the communities in which they operate and serve. Besides giving back to their communities, many progressive companies work hard to minimize harm to animals. The Body Shop, for example, is probably the most famous cosmetics company to be 100% against animal testing. It is one of the core principles of the company, and from the its inception, its founder, Anita Roddick, has declared that no materials used or products produced by The Body Shop will ever be tested on animals. It also contributes funding to organizations working to improve the living conditions of animals. In addition, Patagonia is another company which works to protect animals. They have adopted the Responsible Wool Standard, which ensures the humane treatment of sheep in terms of their handling, shearing, transportation, and eventual slaughter for food. In addition, Patagonia also works hard to develop non-animal-based clothing materials such as Synchilla and other fabrics from non-animal sources. These companies understand the importance of treating animals ethically. In conclusion, although progressive companies are primarily concerned with the quality of their products, they also focus on other values such as a concern for the environment, disadvantaged communities, and animal welfare. These core values unite many companies in their view of corporate responsibility. As consumers become more sophisticated, they begin to buy products not only based on their price point, but also on quality as well as shared values concerning social and ethical issues. As consumers, we have a lot of power to influence the corporate behavior of the companies whose products we buy. Let us take this seriously and reward corporations who make the world a better place for us all.