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Conscious Companies: 7 Business Initiatives For Good

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First Posted: 10-21-09 08:47 PM   |   Updated: 10-21-09 09:13 PM

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John D. Rockefeller Jr. said to "think of giving not as a duty but as a privilege." Several major international corporations are trying to follow that advice, using their considerable influence to do good around the world.

Which of these companies is making the biggest difference? You decide:

The Gap and Product (RED)
 
Made from African cotton, 50% of the profits from The Gap's line of (RED) products go to The Global Fund, aimed at fighting diseases like malaria and tuberculosis in Africa.
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John D. Rockefeller Jr. said to "think of giving not as a duty but as a privilege." Several major international corporations are trying to follow that advice, using their considerable influence to do ...
John D. Rockefeller Jr. said to "think of giving not as a duty but as a privilege." Several major international corporations are trying to follow that advice, using their considerable influence to do ...
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- vivienwe - Huffpost Blogger I'm a Fan of vivienwe 73 fans permalink
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Strabucks supports the most war mongering element in Israel . women in black have them on their black list and dont get me started on their "fair" practices in latin america.

    Reply    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:09 AM on 11/10/2009
- AHockeyMom I'm a Fan of AHockeyMom permalink

Only seven?

    Reply    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:22 PM on 10/24/2009
- Amy Tanaka I'm a Fan of Amy Tanaka 17 fans permalink
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This is an awesome idea and I am glad brands are getting involved. If people want to spend money, at least some of the profits go towards a cause..yay!

    Reply    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:38 PM on 10/22/2009

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