It is safe to say most of the world knows about The Walt Disney Company, commonly known as Disney. With over 180,000 employees and a revenue of US$ 48.813 billion The Walt Disney Company operates a global entertainment portfolio of Media Networks, Parks and Resorts, Studio Entertainment, and Consumer Products. This wide array reaches out to the world through its television broadcasts, Internet businesses, theme parks, and the many ventures of The Walt Disney Company's subsidiaries. It is the world's second largest broadcasting and cable company in terms of revenue, after Comcast. It is global tourism company that spans out of United States to countries such as France, Japan, Canada, Germany, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and more. The Disney Vacation Club alone has 500 different destinations: http://disneyvacationclub.disney.go.com/destinations/regions/. Disney was founded on October 16, 1923 by Walt Disney and Roy O. Disney. The mission of The Walt Disney Company is to be one of the world's leading producers and providers of entertainment and information. Using our portfolio of brands to differentiate our content, services and consumer products, it seeks to develop the most creative, innovative and profitable entertainment experiences and related products in the world.
The Walt Disney Company has taken a stand on many CSR issues such as childhood obesity, the most currently discussed issue also stemming from Michelle Obama’s initiative. They have adopted strict standards on food advertising aimed at children on Disney-owned television channels, radio stations and websites. I work in a Disney restaurant and have witnessed the issue and menu changes have been reviewed over and over. Hunger is the main one I am focused on and I found that the Walt Disney Company actually pairs up in effort with Second Harvest Food Bank, the organization I am volunteering with. We also recycle at my restaurant and all across