All articles tagged with #ethical sourcing
Fairphone unveiled the Fairphone 6, a fully repairable, sustainable smartphone designed to last longer and reduce environmental impact, with support for updates until 2033, modular components for easy repairs, and a focus on ethical sourcing and longevity, challenging mainstream phone manufacturers.
Tony's Chocolonely, known for its bold marketing stunts and commitment to ethical sourcing, has rapidly grown to become a major player in the chocolate industry. Despite facing challenges such as rising cocoa prices and legal disputes over its marketing tactics, the company remains focused on raising awareness about the exploitative practices in the cocoa industry. With a strong emphasis on impact and social responsibility, Tony's Chocolonely continues to prioritize its mission of shaking up the cocoa industry and advocating for fair treatment of cocoa farmers.
Starbucks is being sued by a US consumer group for allegedly misleading the public about labor and human rights violations in the making of its products, despite its commitment to "100% ethical" sourcing. The lawsuit claims that the coffee giant has procured materials from farms and cooperatives involved in various violations against workers, including instances of slavery, child labor, and sexual abuse. Starbucks has strongly denied the allegations, stating that its sourcing practices are "best in class."
Starbucks is being sued by a U.S. consumer advocacy group for allegedly misleading customers with claims of "100% ethical" sourcing for its coffee and tea products, despite procuring from farms and cooperatives with documented human rights and labor abuses. The company plans to defend itself against the allegations, citing its ethical sourcing program as "best-in-class." This lawsuit is part of a growing trend of scrutiny over potentially misleading claims on food packaging, and follows previous legal action against Starbucks for similar issues.
Starbucks is being sued by the National Consumers League for allegedly falsely advertising its coffee and tea products as "100% ethically sourced" while sourcing from cooperatives and farms with documented human rights and labor abuses. The company plans to defend against the claims and states that it takes such allegations seriously. The lawsuit seeks to restrict Starbucks from deceptive advertising and calls for reform in its sourcing practices to ensure fair treatment of workers.
A consumer advocacy group is suing Starbucks for allegedly misleading the public by marketing its coffee and tea products as "100% ethical" while knowingly sourcing from farms with documented human rights and labor abuses in Guatemala, Kenya, and Brazil. The lawsuit aims to prevent Starbucks from making such claims unless it improves labor practices within its supply chain. While Starbucks uses third-party certification programs to oversee its coffee sourcing, experts argue that these mechanisms are flawed and not effectively addressing issues like forced labor and child labor.