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The Socially Responsible Retailer Award recognizes Natural Products Association member companies that excel in integrating social responsibility in multiple aspects of their businesses including volunteerism, education, employee empowerment, environment and health. This year’s recipients are Ashland Food Co-op in Ashland, Oregon, GreenAcres Markets in Wichita, Kansas and Kansas City, Missouri, and Whole Foods Market in Austin, Texas.
In 1980, Whole Foods Market started out with one small store in Austin, Texas. Today, it comprises more than 270 stores in North America and the United Kingdom. Seeking out fine quality natural and organic foods and maintaining strict quality standards is what Whole Foods has become known for. Committed to helping take care of the environment, the company actively supports organic farming and sustainable agriculture. It assists its global neighbors through its Whole Planet Foundation’s micro-lending operations, and also support food banks, sponsors neighborhood events, and donates to local non-profit groups. Whole Foods strives to create a work environment where its Team Members (the employees) can flourish and succeed. For example, the company implemented a salary cap that limits the compensation (wages plus profit incentive bonuses) of any team member to nineteen times the average total compensation of all full-time team members in the company.
Each year the Natural Products Association honors dedicated individuals who have made significant contributions benefiting the natural products industry. At Natural MarketPlace, the Natural Products Association's annual trade show and convention, members gather to salute those dedicated individuals who have contributed so much to the association and the industry. Award recipients are honored during the Natural Products Association’s annual trade show and convention.
Article above sourced from the Natural Products Association website June 9, 2009
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