"I could get information on whatever I needed (in the past), " he said.

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And in no time, I got connected with proud owners, some of whom I did not know before, who shared their experiences and gave me all the information I needed to make a decision.

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In speaking with other C-level executives, one question helped me create the awareness I needed: How does your organization effectively share social responsibility information with others?

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