Ethics of global citizenry

Many consumers, business and citizens are concerned to ensure that the economic, social and political impacts of global business activity are ethical. Many people are concerned about issues of equality and justice. Wrong doing generally around the world is another focus of Global Citizens. 

The ethics of a Global Citizen might focus on: 

• labour laws – that is, the conditions under which people work to make the products that you purchase
• environmental impact – that is, the impact on the environment that producing the things you buy has
• sustainability – that is, managing resources so that they will continue to be there for future generations (not just taking everything for short term gain)
• commitments to developing local communities (this can be linked to sustainability) – but, for example, some companies have undertaken to comply with certain Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) as well as industry-specific codes of conduct that mean that they work with communities to improve the community - not just take resources out. 

Watch this short video below on Fair Trade highlights some of the key concerns of Global Citizenship, Is the extra price of Fair Trade coffee worth it?