On 11th October, the RSPCA will be holding an award ceremony to recognise businesses that take a positive stance on animal welfare at every level. And today, it announced the shortlist of companies nominated for the black tie gala which will take place at the Natural History Museum.
The RSPCA's judges received double the number of entries this year, indicating that businesses are taking animal welfare far more seriously as a consideration in wooing customers. The nominees include Urban Decay in the cosmetics category, since it tests its products on human volunteers. Also making the cut is Lush, in recognition of its commitment to a 'strict animal welfare policy that includes not testing products and ingredients on animals.’
All names we recognise as being pioneers in the ethical treatment of animals, but the biggest surprise comes in the food category: alongside restaurant chains Leon and Moshi Moshi, is McDonalds UK. I'll be watching with some interest to see what emerges here.
Here is the full list of this year's nominees:
* Liz Earle
* Lush
* Marks & Spencer
* Urban Decay
Fashion:
* Beyond Skin
* Emmeline 4 Re
* Howies
* M&S
* Wildlifeworks
Food:
Independent Restaurants:
* Cubana Bar & Restaurant, London
* Iglu Café Bar & Restaurant, Edinburgh
* The Swan Inn, Inkpen, Hungerford
Restaurant Chains:
* Leon
* McDonalds UK
* Moshi Moshi
Food Retailers:
* Abel & Cole, Wimbledon
* Pepperfield Farm, Dalton-on-Tees, North Yorkshire
Supermarkets:
* Tesco
* M&S
* Waitrose
* Whole Foods Market
[Via New Consumer]
From: BEST OF 2008: Eco-friendy and sustainable shoes