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Lying to Hide mistakes. This simply is not ethical, as the person is trying to make themselves better, trying to hide the bad things .

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JOHANNESBURG - Members of a South African opposition party stormed into some H&M stores across the country on Saturday to protest a promotional image of a black child wearing a sweatshirt with the words "Coolest monkey in the jungle."

Local media reports said the Economic Freedom Fighters urged shopping malls to evict the Swedish clothing retailer, which has apologized after an outcry in other countries. People have called the image racist and inappropriate.

Television footage showed clothing in one of the South African stores scattered everywhere.

H&M in South Africa says it had removed the sweatshirt from sale. "We have got this wrong and we are deeply sorry," a message on its South African website says.

EFF leader Julius Malema said he doesn't regret taking the action Saturday, the South African Broadcasting Corporation reported.

NBA star LeBron James, rapper Diddy and singer The Weeknd are among the celebrities who expressed shock in recent days over the H&M image, which has been removed from online promotions but continues to be circulated on social media.

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We choose to be ethical or unethical everyday. Having something.

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Matter of opinion on, nothing is right or wrong with ethics

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AP Some corporations go out of their way to practice what they preach.

This year, 145 global companies from 36 industries took their mission beyond profit-makingand exceeded legal compliance minimums, according to the Ethisphere Institute, a New York-based think-tank that promotes corporate responsibility.

Companies, which can nominate themselves or be nominated by others, were ranked based on reputation, ethical track record, corporate governance, industry leadership and social responsibility.

We included retailers listed under food stores, general, and specialty categories.

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The 13 Most Ethical Retailers In The World

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AP Some corporations go out of their way to practice what they preach. This year, 145 global companies from 36 industries took their mission beyond profit-makingand exceeded legal compliance minimums, according to the Ethisphere Institute, a New York-based think-tank that promotes corporate responsibility.

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Every company can be responsible for this, as they can underpay workers, or simply not pay them

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The hardest part about ethics is that it can truly mess up any businesses reputation in a matter of an ad.

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Simply not being ethical can truly mess up any business for one simple issue.

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Budweiser and their campaign to help those in need during the natural disasters 

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Budweiser and their campaign to help those in need during the natural disasters 

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With being ethical, there is a lot of risk as anything could be taken the wrong way by the public.

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Some businesses do not take the time to do these ethical practices, and major businesses are. It gains a lot of recognition and can change a business.

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This is where the real question of being ethical comes in, as is the price too much for the customers, or not enough to make a profit.

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An illegal practice done by businesses which can have a worker end up in jail

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Everyone should try to do something ethical and make it a better environment for the people.

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Between the cutthroat competition and questionable actions taken in order to extend profit margins, it's pretty easy to paint the corporate world in a negative light. However, there are plenty of companies out there that hold themselves to a higher standard and show respect for the world around them. From having the best employee benefits to the championing of education and the environment, this list honors the companies with stellar moral practices.

10. Salesforce.com
For years, Salesforce.com ( NYSE:CRM) has been honored for its philanthropy and good practices. Through its Salesforce.com Foundation, the company has donated millions of dollars toward education grants and technology, and even discounts its services to non-profit organizations. The company also encourages its employees to get into the action by giving them six days off per year to do any type of charitable work they choose. Saleforce.com frequently ranks highly on lists of companies offering the best salaries and hourly rates for employees.

9. Starbucks
While some may argue that Starbucks ( NASDAQ:SBUX) has no place on this list due to its competition-crushing business practices, the company's bad press shouldn't outshine what it does for society. While it isn't perfect, the company is often quick to fix its environmental problems, from greatly reducing the water it uses for its dipper well to using recycled paper in its cups. The company also encourages consumers to be environmentally conscious by offering a 10-cent discount to those who bring their own reusuable cups and giving free coffee grounds to consumers who want to use them for compost. Starbucks is also dedicated to its baristas, offering them full health insurance benefits and stock awards. In addition, like another controversial company on this list, the company is also a vocal advocate of same-sex marriage.

7. Ultimate Software
Another company that enjoys hero status for its treatment of its employees is Ultimate Software ( NASDAQ:ULTI). Every year the company rises in the ranks as one of the best companies to work for because of perks like the 100% free health care it offers its employees, including complete coverage for all their dependents. The company also gives its employees an all-expenses paid vacation every two years. Ultimate Software is enjoys a great deal of diversity in its hiring practices -- at least 46% of its staff are women, and 33% are minorities.

6. NuStar Energy
It's not often that oil companies are thought of as ethical, but NuStar's Energy ( NYSE:NS) treatment of its employees regularly lands it on lists of the best companies to work for. The company pays 100% of its workers' health insurance premium, and even matches 401(k) contributions up to 6%. In addition, the company has a strict no-layoffs policy, and lends its employees the corporate jet in times of crisis. Although it would have placed higher if it was a little greener, NuStar's commitment to its people is truly an example of its ethical policies.

5. SAS Institute
SAS Institute is another software company that is renowned for its employee benefits. Employees at SAS receive subsidized Montessori child care, unlimited sick time, and access to a free health center. The company also fosters a strong sense of community; its staff has intramural sports leagues, and the company has never had a layoff. SAS also supports education philanthropy, particularly programs that are dedicated to promoting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programs for children. The company also encourages its employees to volunteer at various charities and even makes cash contributions to non-profit programs where the employees volunteer.

4. Patagonia
While most winter and outdoor clothing companies advocate environmentalism to some degree, Patagonia is dedicated enough to the cause to let it seriously affect its bottom line. In 1985, the company started the 1% for the Planet pledge and has consistently asked other companies to join it in donating 1% of its sales to help save the environment. Even more impressive is the fact that Patagonia, aware of the impact its business has on the environment, has frequently asked its consumers to refrain from buying its products if they don't really need them

3. Intel
Since 1988, the computer chip manufacturer Intel ( NASDAQ:INTC) has been trying to bolster its reputation through its efforts to strengthen technological education. Through the Intel Foundation, the company hosts the Intel Science Talent Search and the international Science and Engineering Fair to help encourage STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education for young people. Intel is also interested in making these areas more diverse; the company has many donation funds and programs to encourage girls and underprivileged minorities to study in these fields. Employees of Intel also experience the company's dedication to education through a very strange corporate perk -- the company promotes or reassigns them to different fields and areas every 16 to 24 months, in the interest of making sure that workers never become bored with their roles, and encouraging them to explore new fields. Accepted employees are often told, "Welcome to your next five jobs."

2. Microsoft
Given the fact that it was started by Bill Gates, one of America's most generous philanthropists, it follows that Microsoft ( NASDAQ:MSFT) would do well in following his example. The tech company and its employees donate over $1 billion yearly to charities and non-profit organizations. If that wasn't enough, Microsoft's management and employee's have also decided to tackle America's IT professionals shortage through its TEALS program. Through the TEALS program, Microsoft employees are encouraged to volunteer at local schools to instruct students in computer science, in the hopes that it will inspire them to enter the technology industry. It's only natural that Microsoft employees would be generous people; in addition to being among the highest paid employees in America, they also enjoy a plethora of perks, including 100% coverage on their health care premiums.

1. Google
Although some may criticize the company, Google ( NASDAQ:GOOG) regularly makes good on its motto: "Don't be evil." Through its Google Green Program, the company has donated over $1 billion to renewable energy projects, and has decreased its own footprint by using energy efficient buildings and public transportation. The company is also a staunch advocate of free speech, which can be observed from its frequent conflicts with the Chinese government. Google is also an open supporter of gay rights. Yet all this pales in comparison to Google's status as a paragon for employee benefits. Just to name a few, Google employees have access to free health care and treatment from on-site doctors, free legal advice with discounted legal services, a fully stock snack pantry and onsite cafeteria (staffed by world-class chefs, no less), and a free on-site nursery. With such a stellar record of social awareness and positive employee relations, Google is easily the best example of ethics in the corporate world today.

See also: Pride at Work: Best Companies for Gay Rights in Canada and the US.

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From sexual harassment allegations at Fox News to widespread fraud at Wells Fargo, we saw no shortage of corporate scandals in 2016. But year after year, many firms also show a strong moral compass. This week Ethisphere launched its annual list of the world's most ethical companies. Now in its 11th edition, the list isn't a ranking, but includes 124 companies deemed to be the most ethical. To see the full set, view the bottom of this post.

To be considered for the list, a company must answer a 200-question, exceedingly detailed survey, explaining how it addresses ethics in the normal course of business. Ethisphere independently verifies those responses with outside sources like SEC filings and by asking companies for supporting documentation. And Ethisphere's analysts research companies' reputation, history of litigation and ethical track record.

There's also an application fee-firms with less than $500 million in revenue must pay $1,000 to apply for a spot on the list. Larger firms shell out $1,500. Ethisphere is a private company that makes money through products and services like conferences, event sponsorships, subscriptions and advertising. It says its business relationships with its clients have no impact on whether they make the list.

Through its ethics survey, Ethisphere evaluates firms on five criteria, which roll up into a single Ethics Quotient (EQ) score. The first and most important topic is a company's ethics and compliance program, which accounts for 35% of the EQ. Firms must answer questions like whether they track gifts received by employees and what resources they offer employees for reporting misconduct.

Ethisphere observed an interesting trend in the data in 2016: more companies disclosed information about misconduct to their own employees, telling them how many complaints were filed and what was done about it. Previously, firms tended to keep such matters confidential, says Michael Byrne, Ethisphere's general counsel. "Essential to an effective compliance program is people feeling comfortable expressing a concern ... One of the best ways to [do that] is to shine a light on it."

The second factor in the ethical list scoring, accounting for 20% of the EQ, gauges whether ethics are embedded into a company's culture from top to bottom. The third element, corporate citizenship and responsibility, includes questions about what methods companies use to measure their environmental impact.

Corporate governance is the fourth criterion. Ethisphere's survey asks whether a company's CEO and board-chair roles are held by separate people. This year, Ethisphere also placed an increased focus on diversity in board and leadership positions.

The final element is leadership, innovation and reputation. Ethisphere asks if companies have been named to top business lists, such as Forbes' own Most Trustworthy Companies , and whether its executives have spoken at high-profile conferences like the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Of the 124 firms on this year's list, 13 have made the cut every single year, including: Aflac, Deere & Company, Ecolab, Fluor, GE, International Paper, Kao Corporation, Milliken and Company, PepsiCo, Starbucks, Texas Instruments, UPS and Xerox.

Eight firms on the list are newcomers: Brightstar, Edwards Lifesciences, Eli Lilly, Grupo Bimbo, Praxair, Republic Services, RTI International and VF Corporation.
World's Most Ethical Companies - Full List

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Anyone can make a right choice to be seen as ethical

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If a company decides to put something up that is completely against the people, they simply should take it down and apologize

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Can make the business much more known as well as draw in new customers.