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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Dignity Made Launches to Fight Trafficking with Ethical Coconut Oil
St. Paul, MN, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --Dignity Coconuts, known for its premium, ethically sourced coconut oil, has rebranded as Dignity Made, a powerful new identity that puts its social mission front and center. More than a name change, the launch of Dignity Made signals a bold step forward in using business as a force to prevent human trafficking and empower coconut farmers in rural areas of the Philippines. Rooted in the belief that ethical jobs can prevent exploitation, Dignity Made partners directly with coconut farming communities in the Philippines to provide dignified work, education, and economic opportunity- especially for women vulnerable to trafficking. With each product sold, the brand fuels real solutions to generational poverty and systemic injustice. 'We're not just making coconut oil. We're creating a path out of poverty, one jar at a time,' said Erik Olson, CEO of Dignity Made. 'Our rebrand reflects who we've truly been all along: a company committed to making better products and a better world.' Same Mission, Bigger Vision Originally founded in 2010 as Dignity Coconuts, the company has earned awards for its raw, centrifuge-extracted coconut oil and transparent sourcing model. Now, with a growing lineup of clean beauty and wellness products, the Dignity Made name reflects a broader commitment to both consumers and the communities behind each the tagline 'Better for You, Better for All,' Dignity Made continues its pledge to offer clean, safe products while empowering the people who make them through fair trade, safe jobs, and skills-based employment. Real Impact Where It Matters To date, the company has helped over 200 families rise above subsistence living. Through on-the-ground programs in financial literacy, education, and job creation, Dignity Made is breaking cycles of dependency and trafficking vulnerability—replacing them with dignity, purpose, and hope. 'I used to feel hopeless,' says Angeline, one of the women employed through Dignity Made. 'Now my child is in school, I have peace at home, and I'm always smiling. I can't explain the joy—it's spreading through our whole community.' As a verified member of the Fair Trade Federation, Dignity Made adheres to the highest standards of ethical production and environmental stewardship, including a goal to have zero-waste coconut processing that maximizes every part of the crop. To learn more or explore Dignity Made's product line, visit Dignity MadeDignity Made is a purpose-driven social enterprise committed to fighting poverty and human trafficking through clean, coconut-based products. By building direct trade partnerships with Filipino farmers and investing in community transformation, Dignity Made goes beyond commerce to create lasting change. Every product supports ethical labor, environmental responsibility, and the belief that everyone deserves the chance to live free from exploitation. CONTACT: Press Contact: Heather Holmes heather@ +1 (828) 332-5307 in to access your portfolio
Fast Company
26-05-2025
- Business
- Fast Company
How to push back on an unethical request at work
A few years ago, a sales executive I worked with found himself in a difficult position. His company was under review for a potential buyout, and his director asked him to present a version of the company's story that, while technically true, left out critical details. The omission would make the company look healthier than it was, protecting its valuation and the leadership team's positions post-acquisition. He knew this wasn't an outright lie, but it didn't feel honest either. Was this just strategic messaging or something more ethically concerning? And how could he navigate this without jeopardizing his reputation or future at the company? A third path He chose a third path. Instead of outright refusal, which might have been career-limiting, he started by asking clarifying questions. What was the real outcome that the leadership team wanted? Was there a way to tell a fuller, more balanced story that acknowledged challenges while highlighting future opportunities? In the end, he was able to get leadership buy-in to reframe the story to focus on how the company had learned from its struggles and was taking steps to improve. It wasn't a spin. It was honest, forward-looking, and hopeful. The CEO praised the approach, and the executive maintained his integrity without derailing his career. The Institute of Business Ethics found in a study that one in three employees felt pressured to compromise the business's ethical standards. Many comply out of fear—worried they'll face retaliation, be labeled 'difficult,' or lose opportunities. But there are ways to push back without risking your career. UNDERSTAND BEFORE OBJECTING When confronted with a questionable request, most people respond in one of two ways: They comply out of fear or they push back immediately, putting their job security at risk. There's a better first step: Push to understand. Not all uncomfortable requests are unethical. Some are simply poorly communicated or misaligned with your values. Clarify: Start by seeking to fully understand the request. You may find the issue is one of discomfort rather than unethical intent. Question: Explore the outcomes they want and whether the request achieves those goals in the best way. Asking thoughtful questions often makes leaders rethink their approach on their own. Redirect: If appropriate, propose a solution that meets the same business objectives without compromising integrity. For example, rather than omitting challenges, highlight how those challenges spurred innovation or improved future outcomes. These conversations can reveal that the person making the request is open to alternatives, they just hadn't thought of them yet. UNETHICAL VERSUS ILLEGAL If you've clarified, questioned, and still feel uncomfortable, it's important to assess whether the request is merely unethical or actually illegal. That distinction determines your next move. If the request is illegal, you will want to tread carefully. If you feel psychologically safe, it can be helpful to start communicating via email to keep a digital trail (although it is possible that your manager will cover their trail by refusing to engage on email). Further, if your company has an HR department, you can share the request with them along with expressing your discomfort. One friend who works in compliance found himself in this exact situation. His manager asked him to manipulate data, a clear violation of regulations. He responded by email, explicitly stating why the request was illegal and citing the relevant regulatory code. He was never asked to do it again. Sometimes, simply stating the facts is the most powerful shield you have. However, if the request is unethical but not necessarily illegal, your next move should be a personal decision that minimizes future regret. REGRET MINIMIZATION FRAMEWORK If you're facing this kind of dilemma, it's already a bad situation. There's no playbook that guarantees success or protection. Sometimes, doing everything 'right' still results in backlash or career limitations. This is why I recommend applying what's called the 'regret minimization framework. Ask yourself: If I look back on this 10 years from now, will I regret how I handled it? This is the core of the regret minimization framework, a decision-making tool made famous by Jeff Bezos. It doesn't promise a perfect outcome. But it helps you act in a way that minimizes long-term regret, even if it leads to short-term discomfort. When you apply this framework, you're not just considering whether you'll keep your job next month. You're asking which version of yourself—today's self or your future self—you want to protect more. Do you want to be someone who went along to keep the peace? Or someone who held the line when it mattered? This doesn't mean you have to become a whistleblower or burn bridges. It simply means choosing the actions that leave you at peace with yourself, knowing you did what you could with the power and information you had at the time.
Associated Press
22-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Keysight Releases 2024 Corporate Social Responsibility Progress Report and Disclosures
SANTA ROSA, Calif., May 14, 2025 /3BL/ - Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) released its 2024 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Progress Report, highlighting the company's recent achievements across ethical business and governance, environmental sustainability, and positive social impact. The progress report, with its accompanying 2024 CSR Data Report, encompasses Keysight's CSR performance in fiscal year 2024 and includes operations worldwide, unless otherwise noted. Data includes disclosures that have been prepared with reference to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) revised universal topic standards and aligned to the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) frameworks, as well as additional human capital metrics not included in the mentioned frameworks. Keysight's 2024 CSR Progress Report showcases how the company met its ethical business and governance goals, progressed toward long-term sustainability goals, exceeded some short-term key impact goals. These results were attained while continuing to make positive contributions to purposeful technology and transparency with key international environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosure frameworks. Met stated goals for ethical business and governance in fiscal year 2024 The company met its ethical governance goals by not incurring any material negative impacts to its income statement from CSR-related matters in fiscal year 2024. This achievement aligns to Keysight's ethical operations and business commitments through the company's robust governance, which is provided by its Standards of Business Conduct (SBC), corporate policies, board and risk oversight, and environmental, health, and safety programs to name a few. Made progress toward environmental sustainability goals The company made progress in environmental sustainability related to its commitment to net zero emissions in business operations by the end of fiscal year 2040. For example, Keysight signed a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Southern Power to acquire renewable energy credits from a 39 MW expansion at the Millers Branch Solar Facility. This agreement is expected to start in the first quarter of fiscal year 2027 and will generate enough renewable electricity to cover 100% of Keysight's electricity consumption in the US and Canada. Surpassed citizenship, community engagement, and education goals for fiscal year 2024 Keysight significantly surpassed its goals for positive social impact by focusing on community and education. Progress noted includes: Maintained commitment to a positive work environment for all employees In fiscal year 2024 the company fostered a positive and engaged work environment with opportunities for all employees to participate and thrive, including through employee network groups, educational assistance and training programs, flexible work schedules, coffee talks, employee surveys, and internal feedback platforms. The company continually assesses the efficacy of its efforts, implementing new initiatives, and actively engaging employees across its global workforce. Continued providing sustainably developed solutions that support development of purposeful technologies The Keysight 2024 CSR Progress and Data Reports showcase the company's mission of accelerating innovation to connect and secure the world through sustainably developed solutions that enable purposeful technologies. Through the company's solutions, Keysight helps customers deliver breakthrough innovations in areas such as clean technology, social impact and wellness, and safety and security, all while helping address emerging energy efficiency measurement and regulatory requirements. New impact goals announced Looking forward, Keysight remains committed to its mid- and long-term targets supporting net zero emissions in its operations by the end of fiscal year 2040 and has announced a new set of targets tracking progress in positive societal impact and ethical governance throughout 2025 and into 2026. Satish Dhanasekaran, President and Chief Executive Officer, Keysight, said: 'I take great pride in our enduring commitment to building a better planet. From pioneering solutions that connect and secure the world to our global CSR framework rooted in integrity and responsibility, Keysight remains dedicated to making a meaningful impact and driving breakthroughs that help create a better, more sustainable world.' Resources 2024 CSR Progress Report2024 CSR Data ReportKeysight CSR WebsiteKeysight CSR Resources HubKeysight CSR News, Awards & Recognitions About Keysight Technologies At Keysight (NYSE: KEYS), we inspire and empower innovators to bring world-changing technologies to life. As an S&P 500 company, we deliver market-leading design, emulation, and test solutions to help engineers develop and deploy faster, with less risk, throughout the entire product life cycle. We're a global innovation partner enabling customers in communications, industrial automation, aerospace and defense, automotive, semiconductor, and general electronics markets to accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world. Learn more at Keysight Newsroom and Contacts Keysight Media Contacts Andrea MuellerAmericas [email protected] Fusako DohiAsia+81 42 660-2162 [email protected] Jenny GallacherEurope+44 (0) 7800 737 982 [email protected] Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from Keysight Technologies
Associated Press
06-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
iRizq.com Launches as a Gateway to the Ummah Economy: Empowering Halal Businesses and Ethical Earning for All
Mansfield, MA May 06, 2025 --( )-- Today, the launch of marks a major step forward in building the Ummah Economy, a values-driven movement to strengthen communities through halal business, ethical commerce, and financial empowerment. is an online platform designed to support halal businesses; enterprises that align with Islamic ethical principles such as honesty, transparency, and fair dealing. While rooted in Islamic values, the platform is open to anyone committed to doing business ethically and responsibly, regardless of background or faith. The site offers a powerful combination of tools, resources, and exposure for businesses that want to grow in a values-aligned ecosystem. This includes a premium business directory, Islamic finance education, practical growth strategies, and promotional opportunities for brands that uphold halal standards. 'We believe the economic strength of the Ummah begins with ethical collaboration,' said Sarfaraz Nasir co-founder of ' isn't just for Muslims, it's for anyone who believes in doing business with integrity. By supporting halal businesses, we can build a more just, compassionate, and sustainable economy for everyone.' To coincide with the launch, is offering a free downloadable eBook titled ' Ummah Economy: A Game Changer For Muslim Communities,' a practical introduction to the concept, how it works, and how individuals and businesses can participate in this movement toward ethical prosperity. Whether you're a business owner, professional, or conscious consumer, invites you to be part of a growing movement that places values at the heart of commerce. Explore the platform and download the free eBook at Contact Information: iRizq Corporation Sarfaraz Nasir 774-849-0446 Contact via Email Read the full story here: Launches as a Gateway to the Ummah Economy: Empowering Halal Businesses and Ethical Earning for All Press Release Distributed by
