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B Corp Commerce

Dharma Merchant Services Makes Credit Cards Greener, More Philanthropic

— March 14, 2012 — Social Good
Dharma Merchant Services is a “commerce with compassion” business with practices that are mindful of the environment while also incorporating philanthropy.

The Certified B Corp supplies businesses like retail stores, ecommerce websites and others who accept mobile payments with the technology to process credit cards.

Keeping in line with the Dharma in their name, they run their business with right intention and right action by donating 10% of their profits to nonprofits and charitable organizations selected by their customers. In addition, Dharma Merchant Services offers discounted rates for nonprofits who want to use their services, and also helps promote these organizations on their website.

Their green initiatives include encouraging energy-efficient commutes, working with green printing and office supply companies, providing staff with fresh produce from local farmers, and hosting their website with Canvas Dreams, a wind-powered company that also plants trees.


Contact Information
Dharma Merchant Services website
Dharma Merchant Services on Twitter
Dharma Merchant Services on Facebook
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Commerce - The trend of businesses integrating environmentally sustainable practices into their operations creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the commerce industry.
2. Socially Responsible Payments - The trend of businesses donating a portion of their profits to nonprofits and charitable organizations through payment processing services presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the finance industry.
3. Green Technology Solutions - The trend of providing green technology solutions, such as wind-powered hosting and energy-efficient practices, offers opportunities for disruptive innovation within the technology industry.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - The retail industry can tap into the trend of eco-friendly commerce by implementing sustainable practices and offering environmentally conscious products.
2. Finance - The finance industry can capitalize on the trend of socially responsible payments by developing innovative payment processing solutions that incorporate charitable giving.
3. Technology - The technology industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by developing more green technology solutions that support environmentally friendly practices and reduce carbon footprints.
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