Week 3 EOC: Making Money For Good

All throughout history there has always been those companies that are really good at being greedy, but with that being said theres always the small group of businesses that don't listen to the status quo and strive to make a change. Take Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, Last October when it was very relative for the Occupy Wall Street. This company saw the power of this movement and because of this they passed out free ice cream to everyone to fulfill them with the hope for them to not give up on their beliefs. The company stated in the article "We, the Ben & Jerry's Board of Directors, compelled by our personal convictions and our Company's mission and values, wish to express our deepest admiration to all of you who have initiated the non-violent Occupy Wall Street Movement and to those around the country who have joined in solidarity. The issues raised are of fundamental importance to all of us." You can read this article on http://www.alternet.orgstory153561/5_companies_that_did_something_good_for_the_world_this_year/. The second company that strives for good is H&M, for years they were looked at as a irresponsible company but they have changed their focus drastically. Last April they started a new line of clothing that is more environmentally friendly materials like organic cotton and changing their hangers so it takes away at a lot of waste, they also said "These steps may be relatively modest, but they're significant within the "fast fashion" industry, which is notorious for its waste. The hope is that H&M's efforts will become the industry standard, and chains like Forever 21 and Zara will be pressured to follow suit." read the full article at http://www.alternet.orgstory153561/5_companies_that_did_something_good_for_the_world_this_year?page=0%2C1. Companies are always changing and with new innovations its good to know that these businesses are trying their best to have better quality and make sure the customer comes first, it really isn't all about the money. The third company is Hewlett-Packard, a electronic company that has been around for years and is still considered at the top of their game. HP has sought to make a difference when it comes to their workers rights, and because of it they have topped Corporate Magizines 2010 for getting away from conflict minerals, materials mined in areas where human rights are rampant. HP executive Zoe McMahon told CNET last year, "Because our suppliers are not using material from the DRC, that gave us some comfort. But to this day, there is still no certification mechanism that can assure us wholeheartedly that they are not sourced from the DRC. Once metals are with smelters, it's difficult to know where the material comes from." You can read this article at http://www.alternet.orgstory153561/5_companies_that_did_something_good_for_the_world_this_year?page=0%2C1. The last company that will be brought up is Patagonia a outdoor gear and clothing company. Patagonia strives to make sure that the company comes first and the quality of the product lasts. Patagonia trys a great deal to reuse and recycle old product to find a new home for the product. Their initiative is to reimagine a world where we take only what nature can replace. "Despite some reports to the contrary, Patagonia says it did not donate any gear to the Occupy movement; still, one has to wonder if the company's latest ad campaign was influenced by Occupy's anti-corporate message." you can read this full article at http://www.alternet.orgstory153561/5_companies_that_did_something_good_for_the_world_this_year?page=0%2C1