Ch. 3 - Ethics & Social Responsibility

The ethics of whole foods market

Whole foods market, the leading natural and organic company, has been recognized as the “World’s Most Ethical Companies”. Whole foods market locates the code of ethics at the core position of the company. “Our core values are the very heart of the business philosophy that drives Whole Foods Market’s unique culture, growth and success,” said Michael Besancon, Whole Foods Market senior global vice president of purchasing, distribution and marketing. “We base all of our business practices on our passion for natural and organic foods, our commitment to our communities and our respect for the planet. We are honored to be recognized by Ethisphere as a company with a conscience.”

The social responsibility of whole foods company

The whole foods company not only is concerned about the long-term profitability but also the social responsibility. Whole foods market focus a lot on for protecting environment and  caring about communities. Whole foods market have taken many actions to achieve the social responsibility through thirty years.

 Organics

Organics is at the root of everything they do. Organic agriculture produces food that promotes the health of consumers, farmers and the earth, with an eye to maintaining that health far into the future. Organic farming is a hopeful enterprise, practiced with compassion and empathy for the land and the creatures upon it.

CARING ABOUT OUR COMMUNITIES & OUR ENVIRONMENT

Sustainable Agriculture

They support organic farmers, growers and the environment through our commitment to sustainable agriculture and by expanding the market for organic products.

Wise Environmental Practices

They respect our environment and recycle, reuse, and reduce our waste wherever and whenever we can.

Community Citizenship

They recognize our responsibility to be active participants in our local communities. We give a minimum of 5% of our profits every year to a wide variety of community and non-profit organizations.

Integrity In All Business Dealings

They trade partners are our allies in serving our stakeholders. We treat them with respect, fairness and integrity at all times and expect the same in return.