Choose a company that values or appears to value sustainability and ethical practices, conduct online research on that company, and then prepare a report that includes the following information: The company is Philips.

1. An overview of the company’s values and practices as they pertain to sustainability and ethical practices

2. A detailed description of the company’s: Sustainable sourcing strategies. This can be an existing strategy or one that is in the process of implementation. Sustainable product and/or packaging design. Be sure to include specific examples. Using the Table below, describe any of The Ethical Trading Initiative’s Base Code clauses the company may currently use. If the company does not practice any of these clauses, choose 2 or 3 of the clauses that you believe the company should practice and why you’ve chosen those particular clauses.

3. A detailed description of the company’s: Sustainable manufacturing processes. This can be an existing strategy or one that is in the process of implementation. Sustainability processes for manufacturing waste and recycling.

4. A detailed description of how the practices being implemented by your chosen company can be applied to the small framing company you’ve been “working for” in the learning journey you are following on e-centennial. Be sure to include a discussion on the following topics. If your chosen company does not use all three, be sure to discuss why the small framing company should use these practices. Ethical and Sustainable Sourcing Early Supplier Involvement Strategic Alliance Development

5. A detailed description of how your chosen company uses benchmarking to measure the success of their sustainability and ethical initiatives. If you are unable to find specific information on which benchmarking tools the company uses, describe what benchmarking measures the company should use to measure its success.

6. Conclusion Provide a brief but effective summary of the information provided in the body of the report and discuss if, in your opinion, the company has succeeded in its sustainable and ethical objectives. Discuss any strategies or initiatives that the company has not implemented, that you may think would be a good strategy for the company’s long-term sustainability.
 

1. Employment is freely chosen 2. Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining are respected 3. Working conditions are safe and hygienic 4. Child labor shall not be used 5. Living wages are paid 6. Working hours are not excessive 7. No discrimination is practiced 8. Regular employment is provided 9. No harsh or inhumane treatment is allowed No forced, bonded, or involuntary prison labor. Workers are not required to pay "deposits to their employer and are free to leave after reasonable notice. Workers have the right to join trade unions and to bargain collectively. Employers adopt an open attitude toward the activities of trade unions. Worker representatives are not discriminated against. Where the right to collective bargaining is restricted under law, employers facilitate the development of parallel means for bargaining. A safe and hygienic work environment shall be provided. Adequate steps shall be taken to minimize the causes of hazards in the workplace. Workers shall receive regular health and safety training. Accommodations shall be clean, safe, and meet the basic needs of workers. The company shall assign responsibility for health and safety to a senior management representative. There shall be no new recruitment of child labor. Persons under 18 shall not be employed at night or in hazardous conditions. Policies and procedures shall conform to the provisions of the relevant International Labor Organization standards. Wages and benefits for a standard work week meet national legal or industry standards, whichever is higher. Wages should be enough to meet basic needs. All workers shall be provided with written and understandable information about their employment conditions before they enter employment and about the particulars of their wages each time that they are paid. Working hours comply with national laws and benchmark industry standards, whichever affords greater protection. Workers shall not on a regular basis be required to work in excess of forty-eight hours per week and shall be provided with at least one day off for every seven-day period. Overtime shall be voluntary, shall not exceed twelve hours per week, and shall always be compensated at a premium rate. There is no discrimination in hiring, compensation, access to training, promotion, termination, or retirement based on race, caste, national origin, religion, age, disability, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, union membership, or political affiliation. Work performed must be on the basis of recognized employment relationships established through national law and practice. Obligations to employees under labor or social security laws shall not be avoided through the use of labor-only contracting, subcontracting, or apprenticeship schemes. Physical abuse or discipline, the threat of physical abuse, sexual or other harassment, or other forms of intimidation shall be prohibited.