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Whole Food Markets Inc.’s Interest in Sustainability

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Introduction

Whole Foods Market Inc. is a company that owns a chain of supermarkets. The company

is based in Austin, Texas, USA and its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is John Mackey (Whole

Foods Market, 2017). Whole Foods Inc. is quite popular for its focus on natural foods. The

company's chain of supermarket stock foods no artificial sweeteners, preservatives, artificial

flavors, and colors, and unnatural fats (Whole Foods Market, 2017). All these substances are

known to be detrimental to health and the company avoids foods them. The company is

committed to safeguarding the health of its customers. Whole Foods Markets Inc. shows a lot of

commitment to sustainability and acts in a socially responsible manner. This paper discusses

Whole Foods Market Inc.’s commitment to social responsibility, how it demonstrates these

principles, and activities that promote the company’s efforts.

Reasons for Selecting Whole Foods Market Inc

The reason why I have selected Whole Foods Market Inc. as a socially responsible

company committed to sustainability is its championing for healthy agricultural products,

conservation of the environment, and support for the use of renewable energy (Liodice, 2017).

As a major dealer in organic food, the company promotes the practice of sustainable farming in

the country. It also promotes environmental conservation by championing water conservation

and use of renewable energy. Whole Foods Market Inc. has issued loans of up to $10 million to

individuals and businesses that produce and supply to the company (Liodice, 2017). The low-

interest loans have helped the businesses grow their capacity. The company has also created

Whole Plant Foundation to help fight poverty. The foundation has been able to raise $1.5

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Running head: WHOLE FOOD MARKETS INC.’S INTEREST IN SUSTAINABILITY 1 Whole Food Markets Inc.’s Interest in Sustainability Institution Affiliation Date WHOLE FOOD MARKETS INC.’S INTEREST IN SUSTAINABILITY 2 Introduction Whole Foods Market Inc. is a company that owns a chain of supermarkets. The company is based in Austin, Texas, USA and its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is John Mackey (Whole Foods Market, 2017). Whole Foods Inc. is quite popular for its focus on natural foods. The company's chain of supermarket stock foods no artificial sweeteners, preservatives, artificial flavors, and colors, and unnatural fats (Whole Foods Market, 2017). All these substances are known to be detrimental to health and the company avoids foods them. The company is committed to safeguarding the health of its customers. Whole Foods Markets Inc. shows a lot of commitment to sustainability and acts in a socially responsible manner. This paper discusses Whole Foods Market Inc.’s commitment to social responsibility, how it demonstrates these principles, and activities that promote the company’s efforts. Reasons for Selecting Whole Foods Market Inc The reason why I have selected Whole Foods Market Inc. as a socially responsible company committed to sustainability is its championing for healthy agricultural products, conservation of the environment, and support for the use of renewable energy (Liodice, 2017). As a major dealer in organic food, the company promotes the practice of sustai ...
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