3 MA Companies Ranked Among Most Ethical In U.S.

Three of the country's most ethical companies are located in Massachusetts, with one ranked in the top five, according to an analysis from MarketBeat.

The financial media company ranked the 118 most ethical businesses in the U.S., examining responses from over 3,000 people surveyed last month.

The top companies were those "that respondents believe most closely align with their personal ethics and values," MarketBeat wrote.

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Ocean Spray, located in Lakeville, was the highest Massachusetts company on the list at No. 4.

MarketBeat said that the business "operates as a farmer-owned cooperative, keeping profits in the hands of its grower-members."

Ocean Spray also received praise for its sustainability efforts in wetland preservation and water-efficient cranberry farming.

"Its enduring success proves that when businesses stay rooted in place and purpose, both the land and the people thrive," MarketBeat wrote.

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Taza Chocolate in Somerville came in next at No. 56. The company is noted for its direct trade certified practices that eliminate "predatory middlemen and abusive labor practices," according to its website.

"We have real, face-to-face relationships with growers who respect the environment and fair labor practices," Taza Chocolate wrote.

Cape Air in Hyannis came in at No. 110. The airline service provides flight across southern New England. The company said it has a "commitment to sustainability focuses on mitigating climate risk and moving toward a lower carbon operation."

The survey deemed the most ethical company in the country to be Hershey, located in the town of the same name in Pennsylvania. Check out the full story at MarketBeat.

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