csr considerations

Question 1

csr

Answer 1

is about going above and beyond a businesss legal obligations, to operate in an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable manner. examples of this in the operations system is obtaining environmentally sustainable inputs, reducing businesses carbon footprint, fair trade inputs

Question 2

csr in inputs

Answer 2

procurement: ensuring suppliers incorporate car practices
purchase from local suppliers: help support local economy, also decrease pollution from travel.
environmentally sustainable inputs: green energy, sustainable materials
fair trade inputs

Question 3

csr in processes

Answer 3

waste minimisation: its impact on environment
recycling resources:
going above and beyond in legal and safety requirements such as noise pollution
employing and training employees
staying local: keeping processes in Australia

Question 4

car in outputs

Answer 4

quality: provide real value for money to the customer
packaging: packaging that minimises impact on environment
honest marketing: honest about the good/service in all marketing materials

Question 5

describe how business has implemented CSR into their operations management

Answer 5

Linfox trucking has implemented the green fox program over the past four years to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2015 and improve energy efficiency across the business. These included; new truck and tyre technologies, more efficient warehouse lighting systems, eco-driver education programs, aerodynamic vehicle design and creating a green workplace culture.