TOMS: Corporate Social Responsibility Evaluation

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TOMS: Corporate Social Responsibility Evaluation
The company that I chose to assess is TOMS by Blake Mycoskie. When discussing corporate social responsibility (CSR), TOMS is one of the first companies that comes to mind because they are very popular for their social mission in creating positive change and giving back to the people. Among the many projects of TOMS, the most evident are sustainability and community development.
The company is committed to making its products environment-friendly and sustainable by putting effort into using sustainable cotton and eco-friendly manufacturing processes, developing packages that are made with mostly recycled materials, and decreasing the company’s carbon footprint. TOMS does not just value its products, but also its people. In TOMS the employees receive fair wages and humane treatment. In addition to these, the employees have high job satisfaction due to the given opportunity to be part of the social impact that TOMS shoes give to the people, from kids to the marginalized populations. The company is also a part of the Fair Labor Association to ensure good working conditions and company accountability (Toms® Official Site).
When it comes to the community, TOMS also has social issues that it wants to invest in to create positive change. These social issues are gun violence, mental health, and accessibility of opportunities. TOMS is known for having a lot of partner organizations that support the same cause to create a much larger scope and impact on the community. The company is now known for its ongoing investment in organizations and development on a local level. The te...