Environmental Factors

Question 1

environmental issues

Answer 1

• air pollution
• noise pollution
• river/sea pollution
• land pollution
• congestion

Question 2

government measures for the environment

Sustainable Development Strategy

Answer 2

The Sustainable Development Strategy

• aims to deliver a better quality of life for everyone
  = recycling schemes operated by local governments
  = tax allowances for industry which invests in environmentally friendly industry
  = an increase in the standard rate for the landfill tax
  = a reduction on vehicle excise duties for cars with low emissions

Question 3

government measures for the environment

Climate Change Levy

Answer 3

tax on the use of energy in industry and commerce

Question 4

government measures for the environment

Carbon Trust Standard

Answer 4

kitemark for being environmentally friendly

proves that the company has reduced its carbon footprint

Question 5

government measures for the environment

The Carbon Trust

Answer 5

the government-funded body offers advice to firms on carbon-emissions reduction

Question 6

government measures for the environment

Congestion Charges

Answer 6

also allowed local governments to introduce road congestion charges i.e. London congestion charges spending £11.50 entering the zone

road usage is inelastic so the charge needs to be significant enough to have a full effect

Question 7

government measures for the environment

Alternative Sources of Energy

Answer 7

government has invested money into alternative sources of energy i.e wind energy but its ugly for locals

Question 8

Pressure Groups

Answer 8

environmental damage is not only expensive for businesses to reduce but can bring unwanted publicity

pressure groups highlight the environmental issues and the negatie publicity may affect sales or damage the image of the business

buisnesses have to respond to demands for environmental issues to be addressed

Question 9

environmental + ethical concerns vs. other objectives

Answer 9

some businesses following sustainable, ethical stances and recieving positive publicity for its actions

how much will it cost?
will it affect the product or sales?
will the profit be lower?

:) workers pleased to work for an ethical business
:) boost the prices up for products
:) good publicity
:) shareholders pleased is sales or profitd are affected positively