One way it tries to be responsible is that it chooses to keep its supplier base small so that it is easier to monitor and audit. Jones believes that the concept of a living wage is the stickiest issue. The roundtables are intended as an exchange of ideas. We've got a long way to go with this. The public has to give companies a chance to figure this out.
Many people expect instant changes.
David Drury is a Seattle-area freelance writer.