Eco Polocies

Question 1

How can local environment effects lead to major global effects?

Answer 1

Resource depletion- most resources used are not renewable

Climate change- industries release CO2 which contributes to global warming

Question 2

How can environmental issues affect business decisions?

Answer 2

• Customers tend to buy ‘environmentally friendly’ products.
• in response, companies change their products to be more environmentally friendly
• companies try to use renewable energy souces
• companies are more attractive when they are sensitive to the environment
• pressure groups (green peace) put bad reputations on companies who cause damage to the environment

Question 3

Hw can businesses affect the local environment?

Answer 3

Waste materials-usually end up in landfills
Traffic congestion-business vehicles cause traffic and potential accidents
Pollution- air, noise and water pollution is caused by cars, factories and lorries