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= Welcome to Valoriem =
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'''Valoriem''' is an independent, community-driven initiative dedicated to helping people make informed, values-based decisions about the brands and companies they support.
= '''Informed Choices. Empowered Consumers.''' =


We maintain a public, non-commercial directory of '''Values-Based Profiles''' — structured overviews of companies that highlight key ethical, environmental, social, and governance factors. Our goal is not to promote or condemn, but to empower consumers through reliable, transparent, and balanced information.
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''Know the impact behind your choices.''<br />
Discover transparent, values-based insights into the companies and brands that shape our world.
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== What We Stand For ==
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We believe in:
* '''Objectivity and Transparency''' – Facts matter. Our goal is that every claim is backed by verifiable sources, and our community is encouraged to uphold that standard.
* '''Community Participation''' – Anyone can help improve the catalogue through open collaboration.
* '''Editorial Integrity''' – Our policies ensure independence from advertising, sponsorships, and commercial influence.
* '''Empowerment Through Knowledge''' – Consumers deserve tools that align with their values, not just their shopping habits.


== About the Platform ==
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Valoriem is powered by [https://www.mediawiki.org MediaWiki], the same platform behind Wikipedia, but our mission is distinct: while encyclopedias aim to describe the world as it is, '''we aim to help people shape the world they want to live in.'''
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We are currently in the process of building out our contributor community, refining editorial policies, and preparing for public participation.
== Why Valoriem? ==


== Looking Ahead ==
''Valoriem is a public-interest, wiki-style directory that helps you align with the values of the companies and brands you support.''
In the coming months, we plan to:
* Expand the directory to cover hundreds of widely known brands.
* Invite public feedback on editorial policies and sourcing standards.
* Launch opportunities for participation, funding, and governance.


If you are reading this as a prospective board member, contributor, or partner, thank you for your interest. We look forward to building something meaningful — and accountable — together.
Whether you care about '''sustainability''', '''labour rights''', '''supply chain ethics''', or '''data privacy''', we provide objective, community-curated insights you can trust.
 
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'''What sets us apart:'''
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''We’re not a rating system. We don’t promote or endorse. We provide structured, values-based information that helps people make up their own minds.''
 
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<li>✔️ '''Independent''' — No advertising, sponsorships, or corporate influence.</li>
<li>✔️ '''Fact-Based''' — Our goal is that every entry is sourced, verifiable, and publicly accountable.</li>
<li>✔️ '''Community-Powered''' — Built and moderated by contributors from around the world.</li>
<li>✔️ '''Values-Aligned''' — Profiles highlight what matters most: people, planet, and principle.<li>✔️ '''Empowerment Through Knowledge''' – We believe everyone deserves access to reliable, non-commercial, and transparently sourced information—built through open, collaborative effort.</li>
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== Get Involved ==
 
''Valoriem is powered by people like you. While public contributions are temporarily paused, we’re laying the groundwork for a truly collaborative, transparent directory.''
 
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<li>→ '''[[Valoriem:Contribution and Editorial Guidelines|Read our Editorial Guidelines]]''' – Learn how we uphold neutrality and how you can help shape the catalogue.</li>
<li>→ '''Kickstarter campaign coming soon''' – We’re preparing to launch a public fundraiser to support our non-profit mission.</li>
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''Want to be notified when contributions or donations open? Reach out via [[Valoriem:Contact|our contact page]].''
 
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== Explore and Learn More ==
 
Looking for a deeper understanding of what Valoriem is building?
 
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<li>→ '''[[Civica_Organics|Explore a Sample Profile]]''' – See an example of how company information is structured and presented.</li>
<li>→ '''[[Valoriem:About|About Valoriem.org]]''' – What Valoriem is, how it works, and why it exists.</li>
<li>→ '''[[Valoriem_Collective:About|About the Valoriem Collective]]''' – Meet the non-profit behind the project.</li>
<li>→ '''[[Valoriem:Contact|Contact or Feedback]]''' – Get in touch or let us know what you think.</li>
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== News and Updates ==
 
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<li>'''Beta Launch Target:''' 15 August 2025</li>
<li>'''Founding Board Appointed:''' Brian P. Giroux, Kim Morris, Charlotte Primeau, and Diane Sénécal</li>
<li>'''Kickstarter Campaign:''' Coming soon — help us launch Valoriem with public support.</li>
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== Ready to Explore? ==
 
''Be part of the movement toward informed consumerism.'' 
Help build a public resource where transparency, ethics, and accountability come first.
 
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[[Company:Civica_Organics|<span style="background-color: #006699; color: #ffffff; padding: 0.75em 1.5em; font-size: 1.1em; border-radius: 0.3em; text-decoration: none;">Start Exploring</span>]]
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''Valoriem’s servers are hosted on the unceded lands of the Kanien’kehá:ka Nation.''<br />
See our full statement: '''[[Valoriem:Affirmation of Unceded Territory|Affirmation of Unceded Territory]]'''
 
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Revision as of 23:51, 8 May 2025

Informed Choices. Empowered Consumers.

Know the impact behind your choices.
Discover transparent, values-based insights into the companies and brands that shape our world.

Why Valoriem?

Valoriem is a public-interest, wiki-style directory that helps you align with the values of the companies and brands you support.

Whether you care about sustainability, labour rights, supply chain ethics, or data privacy, we provide objective, community-curated insights you can trust.

What sets us apart:

We’re not a rating system. We don’t promote or endorse. We provide structured, values-based information that helps people make up their own minds.

  • ✔️ Independent — No advertising, sponsorships, or corporate influence.
  • ✔️ Fact-Based — Our goal is that every entry is sourced, verifiable, and publicly accountable.
  • ✔️ Community-Powered — Built and moderated by contributors from around the world.
  • ✔️ Values-Aligned — Profiles highlight what matters most: people, planet, and principle.
  • ✔️ Empowerment Through Knowledge – We believe everyone deserves access to reliable, non-commercial, and transparently sourced information—built through open, collaborative effort.

Get Involved

Valoriem is powered by people like you. While public contributions are temporarily paused, we’re laying the groundwork for a truly collaborative, transparent directory.

  • → Read our Editorial Guidelines – Learn how we uphold neutrality and how you can help shape the catalogue.
  • → Kickstarter campaign coming soon – We’re preparing to launch a public fundraiser to support our non-profit mission.

Want to be notified when contributions or donations open? Reach out via our contact page.

Explore and Learn More

Looking for a deeper understanding of what Valoriem is building?

News and Updates

  • Beta Launch Target: 15 August 2025
  • Founding Board Appointed: Brian P. Giroux, Kim Morris, Charlotte Primeau, and Diane Sénécal
  • Kickstarter Campaign: Coming soon — help us launch Valoriem with public support.

Ready to Explore?

Be part of the movement toward informed consumerism. Help build a public resource where transparency, ethics, and accountability come first.


Valoriem’s servers are hosted on the unceded lands of the Kanien’kehá:ka Nation.
See our full statement: Affirmation of Unceded Territory

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