Ethical employers
An ethical employer is a company or organisation that is socially and environmentally responsible.
Some industries are built on being environmentally or socially responsible, such as renewable energy providers, but other companies follow a set of guidelines that governs their commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR). This ethical approach covers how companies invest their money, their relationships with employees and customers, and their environmental practices.
Why choose to work for an ethical employer?
An ethical employer can offer you the same career opportunities as other employers in the private sector. It might suit your character and values to work for an employer that considers the wider community and environment in their business dealings.
Finding a job with an ethical employer
You can find out how ethical a potential employer is by talking to them at careers fairs, employer events and job interviews. You can also look up their CSR information on their websites or on outside sites that evaluate companies’ CSR standings such as: