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Act Responsibly, Earn Handsomely
by Miriam Datskovsky
January 2008 Issue
January 2008 Issue
Which companies are making the most by doing good?
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A technology, media & financial services company, with products & services ranging from aircraft engines, power generation, … View More
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The Company is engaged in the manufacture and sale of chemicals, plastic materials, agricultural and other products and services. View More
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The Company purchases and roasts whole bean coffees and sells them along with fresh, rich-brewed, Italian style espresso … View More
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The Company franchises and operates McDonald's restaurants in the food service industry. These restaurants serve a varied, … View More
General ElectricProgram: Launched a line of green products, including fluorescent lightbulbs and hybrid locomotives, in 2005.
Benefit: The company expects these products to generate $14 billion in 2007, up 40 percent from 2005.
StarbucksProgram: Has given health-care benefits to part-time employees since 1987.
Benefit: Baristas who stick with their jobs for two to three years have a relatively low turnover rate.
McDonald'sProgram: Reduce, reuse, and recycle packaging material.
Benefit: This effort decreased packaging by more than 300 million pounds during the 1990s.
Dow ChemicalProgram: Reduce the company’s energy consumption.
Benefit: Dow saved $5 billion in operational costs, in part through energy initiatives like power plants that can produce electricity and heat.
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