Have you signed the business ethics pledge? I have!

Imagine a world where businesses truly put people first. Imagine businesses behaving ethically as a matter of course. Together we can make it work.

The Business Ethics Pledge:

"I pledge allegiance, in my heart and soul, to the concepts of honesty, integrity, and quality in business. I recognize that the cornerstone of success is treating all stakeholders fairly, with compassion, and with a commitment to service. Working from abundance, I recognize that even my competitors can become important allies. I will not tolerate crooked practices in my business, from co-workers, direct or indirect reports, supervisors, managers, suppliers, or anyone else—and if I encounter such practices, I will refuse to go along with them and report them to appropriate authorities within and outside the company. I pledge to support the "triple bottom line" of environmental, social, and financial responsibility. And I pledge to participate in a serious effort to focus the business community on these principles, by sharing this message with at least 100 other business leaders."
Signed: Robyn A Harton, October 14, 2004

Ethics in business has always been a standard and goal of mine. I've been ridiculed by other companies over it, even. But that's ok. I believe in it strongly, as you can see if you know my site or have done business with me.

Now there's a movement to make it a reality in all business. Thus, the pledge. The goal is to get 250,000 people to sign it and let 100 people know about it. If we all get together, act ethically in business, and spread the word, it will become a reality.

You can read more about it at the Pledge home page. Spread the word. Let's make it real everywhere!

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