Ethical Business and Social Enterprise

Working in the business world does not have to mean sacrificing your principles. There are an increasing number of ethical businesses and social enterprises which are competitive in the marketplace and have a positive social impact.

Each business offers a whole array of ethical opportunities; in marketing, sales, production, IT, graphic design, communication....

• The Body Shop - put ethics, beauty, and responsibility at the forefront of everything they do. Dedicated to human rights, protecting the planet, supporting community trade and preventing animal testing. Careers advertised through their webpage.
• Cafe Direct - the first official fair trade coffee brand. Job opportunities are advertised on their webpage, and they offer internships (see internships section for more information).
• Ecover - international company which produces ecological detergents.
• Howies - a clothing brand which strives to create garments which have a low environmental impact. They also donate a proportion of their profits to grassroots projects.
• Innocent drinks - strive to use sustainable packaging and responsible ingredients. Offered a graduate recruitment programme in 2008, but are not running one in 2009. Careers opportunities are listed on their website, and they offer internships (see internships section for more information).
• People Tree - "the fair trade clothing pioneer". Job opportunities are listed on their website, and they offer internships (see internships section for more information).
• Traidcraft - "fighting poverty through trade" - combines a trading company and a development company. Vacancies are listed on their website.