Supermarkets and ethical issues.
We will not be considering environmental issues as they are covered by the next bullet point.
Animal welfare:
The issues explained here.
Why does it matter to supermarket chains?
A number of consumers are very concerned about animal welfare issues.
If they take their business elsewhere then the supermarkets will lose financially.
They could also suffer from negative publicity.
How the supermarkets have responded: look for the CSR report from the company. An example is here.
What financial impact may these policies cause?
Dealing with suppliers:
Supermarkets have been accused of treating their suppliers in an unethical way.
What do you think they did?
The supermarkets respond:
How might this financially impact on the supermarkets?
Fair Trade:
What is it?
Why do you think it matters to supermarkets?
Is there a financial cost to supermarkets?
