Business activity and the environment

Question 1

How do Businesses depend on the natural environment?

Answer 1

Raw materials used for products
Fossil fuels used in production
Plastics from crude oil are used for packaging
Greenfield sites are used for premises
Petrol for delivery services

Question 2

How do Businesses harm the natural environment?

Answer 2

Deforestation to exploit raw materials
Exploited fossil fuels can cause global warming
Not disposing of waste properly can pollute and build up landfill
Petrol emits GHGs

Question 3

How can Businesses help the environment?

Answer 3

Plant more trees than they remove (Andrex, for every tree we plant 3)
Use renewable energy in production
Recycle and use biodegradable packaging
Use brownfield sites for development
Electric vehicles