Environment Flashcards
1
Q
What is CSR?
A
Corporate Social Responsibility
A company’s sense of responsibility towards the community and environment (both ecological and social) in which it operates.
2
Q
Benefits of CSR?
A
Cost savings Brand differentiation Long term thinking Customer Engagement Employee Engagement
3
Q
What are the key environmental issues?
A
Biodiversity
Pollution
Resources/Waste
Climate Change
4
Q
ISO 14001 etc.
A
EMS - Environmental Management System
- Reduction in waste production
- Avoidance of use and required disposal of hazardous/polluting materials
- Planned approach to compliance (lower risk of fines)
- Increased profitability
- Better access to markets and improved relationships with stakeholders
5
Q
Deeming Cycle?
A
1 Plan
2 Do
3 Check
4 Act
6
Q
What is the ‘Triple-Bottom-Line’? (3 P’s)
A
Profit, Planet, People
