July 14, 2009

The Wisdom of Community Trade

Filed under: Corporate Ethics — Ricci @ 10:26 am

Community Trade has always been an integral part of our business mission. So much so, in fact, that it’s one of our Core Values, which are the ideals we’ve adhered to since the birth of The Body Shop. That’s because we care about more than just the ingredients that go into our products. We care [...]

February 2, 2009

Community Trade: Fair Trade and the Spa Wisdom Line

The Body Shop is a company founded on what we like to refer to as our Five Core Values; values that were important to our founder, Anita Roddick. We proudly carry on the business principles that she established, to take care of the people who provide us with ingredients, the environment, and ourselves.
One of our [...]

December 22, 2008

It’s the Thought That Counts

Filed under: Corporate Ethics — Ricci @ 3:21 pm

We all know that when buying a gift it’s the thought that counts, so why not put some extra thought into what you’re buying this year? Not just thought about the person receiving the gift, but also about the people who provide the ingredients and how that gift affects the environment.
Thankfully, The Body Shop has [...]

December 17, 2008

Have a Green Christmas

Filed under: Corporate Ethics — Shelley @ 3:06 pm

One of the basic tenets we’ve built our company around is the Protect Our Planet value, which highlights our commitment to a balanced relationship with the environment. Our Rejoice, Reuse, Recycle products are an example of our continuing effort to be conscientious, which we think is the most beautiful part of creating the products we [...]

October 10, 2008

5 Ways You Can Help Support Fair Trade Products

Filed under: Corporate Ethics, The Body Shop Values & Campaigns — Jeremy @ 9:42 am

At The Body Shop, Community Trade is a value that has propelled us for over 20 years. As one of the first cosmetic companies to specialize in this kind of trade, we are still proud to remain unrivaled in our industry. The fair price we pay for our supplies helps communities invest in their futures [...]