Ethical Consumption (Junior Cert Business Studies): Flashcards

Making decisions based on what is morally right or wrong

Considering moral impact of buying decisions

Moral decisions/practices guiding company operations

Supporting ethical businesses with your purchases

Meeting our needs without preventing future generations meeting theirs

How business manages impact on society and environment

Ensures fair payment for farmers and decent wages/working conditions in developing countries

Coffee, tea, bananas, chocolate, rice, flowers

Products meet EU health, safety, environmental standards

Meets strict European organic farming standards

Products manufactured in Ireland

Paper/wood from responsibly managed forests

No animal testing occurred in product development