Reference no: EM132197939

Problem

Does Hershey Company or Mars, Inc. Win on Sustainability?

Purpose

Sustainability reports are increasingly becoming expected or even required by business organizations. This exercise will give you practice in comparing and evaluating sustainability reports. At the www.thehersheycompany.comwebsite, click on “Responsibility” and view the 2-minute video by clicking on “Shared Goodness.” Then click on “Cocoa Sustainability” and read the information. Next, click on “Nutrition & Well-Being” and read through that information. A major rival of Hershey is Mars, Inc. Go to the Mars’ website at https://www.mars.com/global/about-mars/the-five-principles-of-mars.aspx and read about Mars, Inc.’s five principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom. Compare and contrast Hershey’s business ethics, social responsibility, and environmental sustainability efforts with Mars’ efforts.

Instructions

Step 1 Determine the six best aspects of Hershey’s business ethics, social responsibility, and environmental sustainability efforts.

Step 2 Determine the six best aspects of Mars’ business ethics, social responsibility, and environmental sustainability efforts.

Step 3 Develop a report comparing and contrasting the two companies with regard to business ethics, social responsibility, and environmental sustainability. In your opinion, does Hershey or Mars receive a grade of A on their business ethics, social responsibility, and sustainability efforts? Grade each company on the three dimensions, and give each an overall grade. Justify your grades.