Why Does Monsanto Need An Army of Mercenary Soldiers?
by Daisy Luther, May 2013
for http://eatlocalgrown.comThanks to Anthony
The Monsanto Company likes to proclaim that they are the good guys, here to selflessly feed the world, help with sustainable agriculture, and, as if those lofty goals are not enough, champion human rights across the globe. All you have to do is look at their commitments page to see how worthy they are of a shiny corporate halo:
At
the heart of Monsanto is a very clear and principled code of conduct –
one we expect all employees, contractors and management to live by every
day. We operate under a genuine value system—our pledge—that
demonstrates integrity, respect, ethical behavior, perspective and
honesty as a foundation for everything we do.
A key
part of fulfilling the promise of our value system is by engaging our
communities in a significant and positive manner. Not only do we work
hard to support the family farmer in a variety of ways, but we also:
- provide extensive educational programs – particularly in science and agriculture – for students around the world
- fund numerous research grants for graduate students
- work in partnership with government bodies, non-profit agencies and advocacy groups to make agriculture more sustainable
If you happen to have your hip-wader boots on, you can delve even further into their purported goodness by reading, in it’s entirety, The Monsanto Pledge:
The
Monsanto Pledge is our commitment to how we do business. It is a
declaration that compels us to listen more, to consider our actions and
their impact broadly, and to lead responsibly. It helps us to convert
our values into actions, and to make clear who we are and what we
champion.
