My product brand Grade Why?
Peak organic beer (Grade A-) it’s a local organic brewer.
Category Corporate hero why?
New Belgium.
The company relies on wind energy and conserves about 50% of water as compared to other breweries. It is an employee owned company and gives about $1.6 million to the community.
Category corporate villain why?
Budweiser
The company ranks as number 41 of 100 most toxic air polluters. Its overall community responsibility rating is poor
Chocolate
My product
Equal exchange
Fair trade chocolate supports farmers and artisans across the globe
Category corporate hero
Endangered species
Ethically sourced and traded. Suppliers are small family-owned farms. The company is also eco-certified. 10% of the company’s profits are donate to wildlife groups.
Category corporate Villain
Nestle
Company is involved in child slavery lawsuit. Company involved in forceful takeover of family farms and has received the most irresponsible corporation award.
Coffee or tea
My product
Equal exchange
Provides fair trade coffee and supports small scale farmers and artisans across the globe.
Corporate company hero
Thanksgiving coffee
The company supports different religions and the wildlife. The company uses biodiesel trucks for transportation hence it is environmental friendly. The company sources fair trade coffee that is organic
Corporate Villain
Nestle
Nestle has been involved in union bursting in foreign markets.
Dairy products
My product
Nancy’s
Owned by farmers and offers assistance to communities
Corporate company hero
Organic valley
Owned by small family farms, company has also received many company awards
Corporate company villain
Back to nature
Company is categorized as one of the worst company’s on earth. Received green-wash award for public deception
Fast foods
My Product
Organic to go
Company sells organic green fast foods. Restaurant prepares healthy whole foods.
Corporate hero
Pizza fusion
Sources its raw materials from environmentally conscious suppliers and vendors
Educates and encourages the public to live sustainable lives through environmental mentoring and community services
Company uses green building methods
Corporate villain
KFC
Foods sold by restaurant have high calorie content
Environmentalists have demonstrated against KFC for using poor packaging materials
KFC sources packaging material from suppliers who log endangered forests and wetlands.
Gum and mints
My product
Wrigley:
Supports communities globally
Corporate hero
Glee Gum
The company is GAM certified as a green business and actively supports environmental groups
Corporate Villain
1. M & Ms
Company is listed among the 10 worst corporations. The company has been accused of using child slave labor.
Meat products/meat alternatives
My product
Local tofu
This is a locally based company that uses organic soya and tofu to make its products.
Corporate company hero
Organic praire
The company is a local farmer coorparative that gives 10% o its profits to the local community. The company has a humane animal treatment priority.
Corporate villain
Tyson foods
Company has been on MM’s worst corporation list for 2 years. the company has also registered more than 20 violations of the clean air act.
Soda
My product
Honest tea
Prepares organic soft drinks, the company is fair trade certified. It also supports children in schools and communities
Corporate Hero
Steaz
Sells organic soft drinks and supports sustainable farming practices. The company’s sodas are fair trade certified. Company donates profits to a Sri Lankan village.
Corporate villain
Coca cola
Company has been on MM’s worst corporation list for 3 years. has been a target of human rights boycotts.
Supermarkets
My product
Coops farmers markets
Company owned by farmers and supports local communities
Corporate hero
Whole foods
Has been on BE’s best corporations list for 3 years. Company is also a business ethics award winner. Has created an animal and poverty foundation.
Corporate villain
Walmart.
Company appears on MM’s worst corporations list for 3 years. The company has also received major toxic wastes dumping fines and has been accused of exploiting child labor.
Water
My product
Biota
Packages water in biodegradable bottles.
Corporate hero.
Earth water
Company donates 100% of profits to UNHCR and uses a biodegradable water bottle
Corporate villain
Arrowhead
Nestle has been voted as an irresponsible corporation.
