Unethical: Union-busting allegations

Unethical: Water privatization controversies

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

Unethical: Reports on labor violations

Unethical: Water exploitation in developing countries.

Unethical: Accusations of data privacy violations and driver exploitation

Unethical: Allegations of harassment and promoting unrealistic beauty standards.

Unethical: High transaction fees to small businesses

Unethical: Customer complaints for overbooking

-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/

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/

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

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.

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/

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.

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/

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.

-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

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

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.