3.5 - Environmental Factors Flashcards
1
Q
Challenges facing the world over the next few years:
A
- Crises in food production
- Climate
- Energy
- Natural resources
2
Q
What is essential for focusing on dealing with challenges in the world?
A
- That we have a stable money system
- We are not distracted by financial crises
3
Q
Who are banks under pressure to make loans available on favourable terms to?
A
Companies that invest in developing green technology
4
Q
How can insurance companies make a difference environmentally?
A
By charging lower premiums to people with more fuel-efficient cars
5
Q
What are ‘greenwashing’ policies?
A
Masking products with ‘green’ window dressing, when they are doing the minimum in truth
6
Q
Environmental external factor examples:
A
- Environmental issues
- Customer values
- Staff attitudes
