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The company usually carries out environmental audits.

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A good percentage of the profit made is used to improve the environment.

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The firm emphasizes on suppliers who take environmental concerns seriously.

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The firm demands environmental standards certification from suppliers.

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The company’s packaging materials are bio-degradable.

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The firm makes use of recycled raw materials.

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The firm uses products with eco-benefits with an aim of preservation of the environment.

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The company uses green label as an indicator of environmental friendliness.

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The company utilizes environmentally friendly cleaning materials throughout the premises (use of chemical free cleaning materials).

Social Dimension

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The company’s human resource is ensuring and facilitating worker skill development.

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The company does not use child labor on the farms.

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Corporate social responsibility is key to the company.

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Job satisfaction of workers is the key concern to the company.

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The company ensures that worker quality of life is attained.

Economic Dimension

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The firm uses sustainable sources of raw materials.

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The company has an active recycling program for materials in all sections.

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The company uses packaging made of recyclable materials.

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The firm uses sustainable sources of energy such as solar and wind.

22

Priority is given to local suppliers especially those in which the firm is operating from.

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Cost savings, maximization of shareholders’ wealth and profit maximization are key concerns to the senior management.

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The company uses minimum transportation packaging materials for purposes of preserving natural resources.

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The firm uses minimum packaging materials on the products to preserve the natural resources.

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There is fair compensation (living wage) to all employees.

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The firm run and has embraced certified programs.