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Ethical: Fair trade coffee sourcing

Unethical: Union-busting allegations

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Ethical: Nutritional initiatives and clean water programs

Unethical: Water privatization controversies

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Ethical: Climate-friendly cars

Unethical: Criticism over Full Self-Driving software (Autopilot)

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Ethical: Implementation of a Code of Ethics (anti-bribery and anti-corruption standards)

Unethical: Reports on labor violations

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Ethical: Community water stewardship projects.

Unethical: Water exploitation in developing countries.

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Ethical: Implementing electric vehicles to reduce the carbon footprint.

Unethical: Accusations of data privacy violations and driver exploitation

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Ethical: “VS Collective” to promote body positivity and inclusivity

Unethical: Allegations of harassment and promoting unrealistic beauty standards.

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Ethical: Financial inclusion through Visa Foundation’s Equitable Access Program

Unethical: High transaction fees to small businesses

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Ethical: Fleet modernization and fuel-saving programs

Unethical: Customer complaints for overbooking

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Ethical Business Practice

-Visa publishes annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reports showing its sustainability progress.

-Visa invests in reducing environmental impact and supporting communities through inclusive financial programs.

-Visa supports digital payment access for underserved communities and small businesses.

Unethical Business Practices

-Visa reportedly processes over 60% of debit transactions in the United States.

-Authorities accused Visa of limiting competition and increasing costs for businesses and consumers.

-Retailers and businesses have repeatedly complained about Visa’s transaction fees.

-Several lawsuits accused Visa of anti-competitive behavior related to “swipe

fees.”

https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/justice-department-sues-visa-monopolizing-debit-markets?os=vbkandrefapp

https://ec.usembassy.gov/es/visas-es/

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These actions demonstrate how company choices can have quite diverse effects on society: high transaction fees may put additional strain on small enterprises and restrict their expansion, whereas financial inclusion initiatives can empower communities and promote equal opportunities.

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Tesla cars make less pollution than normal gas cars, because they use electricity not gasoline, which burns fossil fuels that can be damaging for the atmosphere https://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/electric-vehicle-myths?

Tesla help people use clean energy and electricity cars, like solar panels and batteries. iea.org/energy-system/transport/electric-vehicles

Tesla says they care about workers and the environment, shown in their company policies online, as it balances intensive production with massive sustainability gains https://thesustainableinnovation.com/tesla-sustainability/

Some people say Tesla battery mining is bad for nature, because lithium mining can damage land and cause water pollution. https://earth.org/lithium-and-cobalt-mining/

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Ethical:

The company is aiming to operate as a 100% zero-emission globally by 2040.

Over 339,000 drivers use Uber in the world using cars that are electrical.

Uber created an $800 million fund to help drivers buy electrical vehicles.

Electrical uber cars cut emissions by 50% compared to normal gas cars.

Unethical:

Uber was fined $324 million for sending driver location and information data to the US without permission.

Uber hid a hacker breach for a year of over 57 million people.

Uber uses algorithms to lower driver pay and avoids paying minimum wage.

Uber had to pay $175 million in a lawsuit acussing the company of wage theft

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Ethical business behavior, fuel-saving programs

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The brand enforces a supplier code of conduct focusing on workplace safety and minimizing forced labor.

VC offer full health coverage for domestic partners and transition-related treatments.

The brand now features a diverse types of models including plus-size, transgender, and women of varying ages and abilities.

The garments bear the GAMUT Seal of Approval, guaranteeing that they were developed in conjunction with the Runway of Dreams organization.

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Uber has helped a lot the environment with the big use of electric cars, lowering carbon footprint. But Uber hasn´t followed a privacy policy nor repsect to their costumers because of the private and sensible information. Therefore Uber´s ethical action amongst society isn´t good compared to the good they have been doing for the environment.

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1. Launched World Wildlife Fund to return nature and communities an amount of water to what is used in finished beverages.

2. Granted more than $10 million to support TNC freshwater projects around the world and throughout North America.

3. Catalyze investments of other stakeholders around the world,to engage more than 200 organizations in our work.

4. Exten the organization in more than 50 countries to return freshwater.

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1. Over extraction of groundwater.

Impact: Local wells dried up, destroying farming and livelihoods.

2. Toxic waste disposal

Impact: Poisoned drinking water and soil with lead and cadmium.

3. Corporate Profit Over Human Rights

Impact: Scarcity forced soda consumption, causing skyrocketing diabetes rates.

4. Greenwashing

Impact: Masked localized water depletion, leaving vulnerable communities dry.

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Corporate culture and misconduct allegations: The CEO faced intense scrutiny and public backlash for his long standing financial ties to Jeffrey Epstein

Inappropriate behavior, sexism, and intimidation were alleged by models and former workers.

Public criticism caused declining sales and damage to the company’s reputation, especially among younger consumers demanding ethical and inclusive representation.

They relied exclusively on its iconic Angels to promote a rigid and hyper-sexualized fantasy. Studies have shown that exposure to unrealistic beauty standards can negatively affect teenagers’ self esteem, body image, and mental health.

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Lizzi, A. (2025). A Nonessential Corporate Social Responsibility Reorientation: The Woke‐Washing Phenomenon in Victoria’s Secret’s Transformation. Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management. https://doi.org/10.1002/csr.70032

Super, H. (2025). Modern Slavery Transparency Statement | Victoria’s Secret & Co. Victoria’s Secret & Co. https://www.victoriassecretandco.com/corporate-responsibility/supply-chain/modern-slavery-transparency-statement/

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Victoria’s Secret’s controversies demonstrate how harmful workplace behavior and unrealistic beauty standards can negatively affect employees, customers, and a company’s reputation for many years.

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The Coca-Cola Company/Foundation | The Nature Conservancy

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WWF and Coca-Cola are working together to protect water, reduce emissions, and build climate resilience in over 50 countries.

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Uber driver from the UK that sued Uber because of not paying minimum wage

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https://theworld.org/stories/2016/07/31/nestle-chocolate-produced-child-labor-new-report-says

https://www.ethicalconsumer.org/company-profile/nestle-sa

https://www.foodwatch.org/en/new-revelations-in-the-mineral-water-scandal-nestle-has-apparently-been-using-illegal-filtering-methods-for-decades Reflection: Some people think that Nestlé has positive business practices because the company supports farmers, reduces the plastic use, and creates healthier products that can help the environment. However, other people think that Nestlé has also caused serious problems, such as child labor issues, water extraction, and deforestation, which negatively affected communities and nature. But I think that even if Nestlé has made some improvements in sustainability, the company still needs to take more responsibility for the impact of its actions on people and the environment.

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Tesla climate-friendly cars are ethical because they make less pollution and help the environment. The cars use electricity instead of gas, so they produce less carbon emissions. However, some people say Tesla is not fully ethical because lithium mining can hurt nature and Autopilot can cause accidents if the system fails. Overall, Tesla cars are still seen as more ethical because they help reduce pollution, but the company still needs safer technology and better production methods.

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Racial Discrimination at Factories

Tesla employees reported racism, harassment, and unfair treatment at the Fremont factory.

Impacts Damaged worker well-being and Tesla’s reputation.

Data: In 2022, 15 Black employees sued Tesla for racial discrimination.

Unsafe Working Conditions

Workers accused Tesla of unsafe factories and labor violations.

Impact: Injuries, stress, and legal investigations.

Data: OSHA reported around 80 safety violations between 2019–2024

Misleading Autopilot Marketing

Tesla was criticized for overstating Autopilot and Full Self-Driving capabilities.

Impact: Accidents, lawsuits, and safety concerns.

Data: U.S. investigations linked Autopilot to multiple fatal crashes.

Environmental & Mining Issues

Tesla suppliers were linked to pollution and unethical cobalt mining practices.

Impact: Environmental damage and human rights concerns.

Data: Reports found environmental violations among Tesla-linked suppliers in China.

https://fortune.com/2021/09/30/tesla-ipe-environmental-violations-suppliers-child-labor-congo-drc-glencore/

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Activists say many EVs begin with chemical waste and underage miners.

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Transparency: Openly sharing information on the operations, policies and working conditions to customers or investors.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Willingness from companies to contribute in a positive way to society.

Regulatory Compliance: Following all the rules to be integer, having safety standards and also data protection.

Fair Treatment: Safe working conditions, correct compensations and no gender divisions.

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-They guaranteed the minimum prices: If the global price falls the customer still pays the same amount of money for the product.

-Starbucks pays an additional for fair trade premium: This is used for education, health, worker training and farm productivity.

-Democratic organization for gender equality: Starbucks buys coffee from organizations where all the agricultures work together and also give equal rights for women and men.

-Sustainable development: Starbucks works with eco-friendly agricultures, who work to reduce harmful chemicals and protect forests.

Fuente:

Coffee. (n. d.). Fairtrade.net. https://www.fairtrade.net/en/products/Fairtrade_products/coffee.html

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links https://www.researchgate.net/publication/389809491_Groundwater_Over-Extraction_Comprehensive_Review_of_Socio-economic_Impacts_and_Pathways_to_Sustainable_Management

https://www.earth.com/news/new-index-exposes-water-related-greenwashing-in-companies/

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Avianca is most an Ethical companie, most of the time they reward the affected people, in a way to apologize to their customers, but there is a little percent that doesn't get anything back, that is some unethical behavior Avianca business.

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In conclusion, Coca-Cola’s ethical practices, such as supporting recycling programs and creating organizations to return freshwater, can improve its image and benefit customers and communities, while its unethical practices, including environmental pollution and concerns about worker treatment, may negatively affect employees, local populations, and the environment.

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Consumer exploitation: Using advertisement to attract customers and then show other products at a higher cost.

Employee abuse: Forcing employees to work extra hours or tolerating discrimination.

Corporation corruption: Offering unauthorized payments to officials or illegally acquiring competitors data.

Environmental harm: Releasing toxic residues into different ecosystems affecting the planet, to avoid disposal costs.

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Starbucks tried to protect its operations and avoid problems that could arise from unions, such as higher costs or slower decision-making. Workers have the right to join unions because unions are legal, and preventing them from doing so can be unfair to employees' rights. But Starbucks may want to protect its business by respecting workers’ rights, which is key because employees should feel safe at work.