World's Most Ethical Companies

Microsoft: As an industry leader and the world's largest software company, Microsoft has a responsibility to act as a good corporate citizen. Their priorities in this regard include- complying with local laws, practicing ethical business standard, lowering the risks to environment and protecting human rights. Through the Employee Giving Campaign, Microsoft employees raise fund for their favorite non- profits. In its 30th year, the campaign reached the $1billion mark. The company launched Microsoft YouthSpark in September 2012.Through this global initiative, Microsoft tries to educate, generate employment and encourage entrepreneurship among the youth. The tech giant is encouraging its customers to shift to cloud computing, which will lower carbon foot prints of individuals. It’s also exploring options to reduce the power consumption amount of the personal computers by using various innovative technologies.

Ethical Fruit Company: The name says it all. They believe organic agriculture actively encourages a diverse and healthy environment in which birds, insects and animals thrive and where nature is in balance.  While producing and packaging food, they strictly adhere to the principle of health, the principle of ecology, the principle of fairness and the principle of care. They believe in fair trade and have taken steps to ensure they deal with growers who follow ethical trade practices.  This company is the sole Agricultural Company in the list of the Most Ethical companies of the World. In the Ethical Accreditation Scheme, the company has been awarded 100 percent.

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