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Winery with a Mission: Fetzer Vineyards Husbands the Earth's Resources
By Miriam Schulman, editor of Issues in Ethics, Vol. 7, No. 2.
From Synchilla to School Support—Outdoor Clothing Manufacturer Patagonia Recognized for Corporate Responsibility by Lisa Gardiner, Issues in Ethics, Vol. 8, No. 1.
Ben and Jerry's mission statement includes information about "initiating innovative ways to improve the quality of life of a broad community – local, national and international." For example, the Ben and Jerry's Foundation was formed to address social and environmental problems. At the same time, the company's mission statement emphasizes "increasing value for our shareholders."
Questions: Do these two aspects of the same mission statement contradict each other? Or, to put it another way, does the effort to contribute to society as a whole through charitable contributions and other company programs compromise the rights of shareholders to receive the best possible return on their investment?
Other companies describing their philanthropy:Avon Texaco American Express J. P. Morgan Ralston Purina Hewlett-Packard General Motors Timberland Johnson & Johnson
Ford Johnson & Johnson Ecoprint Rockwell General Motors Odwalla
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Nortel Networks Halliburton Buckman Laboratories Johnson & Johnson Keidanren, the Japan Federation of Economic Organizations, formed a "Charter for Good Corporate Behavior." Keidanren's membership includes all major Japanese companies and industry associations.
Volvo This page summarizes the safety features of the Volvo model line, including inflatable side curtains, impact-absorbing body structure, multiple air bags and whiplash protection.
Mercedes Safety features covered include side air bags and pop-up roll bar.
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