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Attributions, Methods, and Inspirations

In this section, we cover some details regarding how Boycott Buddy was created. To provide some background, Boycott Buddy is the follow up project to FuckNestlé.art, a Nestlé boycott tool launched in 2023. This tool was widely used and shared, and people asked for a more detailed and broad project to document and help people avoid mega-corps — hence leading to the creation of Boycott Buddy.

Attributions

Boycott Buddy is designed and developed by Zachary Jordan. The logo design was created by Eugene Kim. Brands and corrections are reported from around the world by users of the site. Icons are provided by HeroIcons.

Methods

Boycott Buddy would not be possible without the public contributions made by thousands of committed people from around the world to document the crimes and companies of mega-corporations. To form our database, Boycott Buddy surveys and combines existing open source lists. The early stages often begin with crowdsourced lists such as those available on Wikipedia.

We then visit corporation websites, which often avoid offering a clear and easy to browse list, and fill in missing companies. From here, we browse other public information such as community posts, online company databases (such as barcode lists), and news of recent acquisitions or sales.

Once we have collected as much information as is publicly available as possible, we then vet our list and confirm that it is as up to date as can be achieved before categorizing. This is a continuous process and one that we rely on the community to support with. To fill out our database over time, we provide a mechanism to our users to report missing companies, which are then also verified and added. The result we are pursuing is a growing list that evolves over time to document the current status of these companies.

This process is handled manually by our team and people who offer to help with the project. AI technologies, such as those offered by Open AI, are sometimes used to assist with the copywriting process but is not involved in brand discovery.

Some brands may be missing from our list. All views are my own and do not represent my employer or anybody else.

Inspirations

The initial project that inspired the precursor to this one (FuckNestlé.art) is a project called PeopleCott by Charles Stover. It's sadly no longer active, but I'll include a link to it here in case it ever comes back.

Edit July 2024: I just noticed PeopleCott is back, so the link actually should be working again. Thanks Charles!

I'm also inspired by long history of successful boycotts against mega corporations — let's continue this tradition of pressuring some of the most powerful organizations on Earth to do better by their consumers and our shared planet!

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WHY BOYCOTT Kelloggs?

Kellogg's, a household name, is not immune to justified ethical scrutiny. This major corporation has been caught up in controversies including child labor in its supply chains, misleading advertising practices, violations of labor rights, and contributing to environmental harm.

These issues are more than corporate oversights; they represent a pattern of unethical behavior that affects consumers and the planet alike. To challenge and rectify these practices, a boycott of Kellogg's is recommended. This step is a call for the company to commit to ethical standards in its operations and marketing. Click an issue for further insights.

Child labor

Kellogg’s has been heavily criticized for its involvement in child labor violations, particularly in its palm oil supply chain. A report by Amnesty International titled “The Great Palm Oil Scandal” reveals serious human rights abuses on plantations in Indonesia providing palm oil to Wilmar, a major supplier to Kellogg’s. The report uncovered incidents of child labor, with children as young as eight years old working in hazardous conditions, including carrying heavy loads and being exposed to chemicals. These findings implicate Kellogg’s in benefiting from exploitative practices, raising serious ethical concerns.

Amnesty International criticized Kellogg’s response to these findings as insufficient and possibly in violation of the law. The company acknowledged the presence of child labor but stated that it discouraged the practice. Moreover, Amnesty International found evidence of forced labor, specifically involving women, and labor rights abuses in Wilmar’s operations.

Kellogg’s delayed action on this issue, indicating in its response that an audit of its suppliers, including Wilmar, would only be conducted as part of its Global Supplier Code of Conduct. This delay in addressing serious human rights issues in its supply chain casts a shadow on Kellogg’s commitment to ethical practices

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Labor abuse

Climate damage