Transparency in business dealings, equal treatment for competing parties and consideration for customers, investors, suppliers, employees and communities in implementing sound codes of business conduct can go a long way toward contributing to global harmony, economic growth and prosperity. No society can operate without agreed upon rules of behavior. What applies to society at large applies as well to the institutions within society. Moral values in all societies worldwide are consistent with ethical business practices. The value of a business to society is the wealth and employment it creates and the products and services it provides.
Business has a role in meeting other societal needs as well.
It is the right thing to do, and it is in business's self interest to do so.